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Although Bard does not directly sponsor any semester or year abroad programs in Spain or Latin America, we have several programs that we can recommend if you wish to truly immerse yourself in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
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Getting Started

Getting Started

If you hope to study abroad during your time at Bard, please speak with your Spanish professor as soon as possible. Your professor can help you devise a study plan that will take your semester/year abroad into account, as well as provide you with materials for the programs listed below and others. Bard also has a study abroad coordinator, Trish Fleming ([email protected]), who will help you to complete the paperwork so that your credits will transfer to Bard.

Recommended Programs

Recommended Programs

Although Bard does not directly sponsor any semester or year abroad programs in Spain or Latin America, we have several programs that we can recommend if you wish to truly immerse yourself in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Among others, these include:

  • Pitzer in Ecuador (Universidad San Francisco de Quito) 
  • Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA, through Butler University) for a semester or year in Latin America
  • Spanish Studies Abroad (SSA) and Academic Programs International (API) for selected sites in both Spain in Latin America

For Spanish Majors

For Spanish Majors

A semester abroad is considered a requirement for Spanish Studies majors, though we do recognize that exceptions must sometimes be made. In order to qualify for a program that will place you in challenging classes, often with native speakers, you must have completed the equivalent of four or five semesters of college Spanish (Bard’s 202 or 301/302, respectively). Summer programs can be fun and informative, but if your goal is to experience a true cultural immersion and to make significant advances in your mastery of the Spanish language, we strongly recommend at least a full semester abroad.

For Spanish Majors

If you are searching on your own (studyabroad.com can be a useful tool), look for programs that require at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA. When considering housing arrangements, we strongly encourage you to live with a host family: students who study abroad often report that this was the most meaningful aspect of their time abroad.

In-House Language Support

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    Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
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    Contact: Stephanie Kufner
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 845-758-7443
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  • Language Tutors and Tables
    Language Tutor: Spanish tutoring is available each semester. Please contact the program for more information.
    Language Table: Wednesdays, 12:00–1:30 pm on Zoom
    Join the weekly Spanish table to talk about matters related to the Hispanic culture. Also for those pupils who want to put their Spanish into practice in an informal environment. 
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