Bilbao, population 350,000, is located in Bizkaia and is one of the safest cities in Europe. It is a land of lush green pastures, vineyards, picturesque fishing villages, and home to the annual Billabong World Surf Championship. The Guggenheim Museum together with other architectural wonders and the winding streets of the Old Quarter shape the particular style of Bilbao. Bilbao combines history and art with cutting edge urban development. It offers gastronomic riches and vibrant nightlife and was recently awarded the “Nobel Prize for Cities.”

• Location Highlights: A paradise for outdoor activities and sea sports; international airport with direct flights to major cities in Europe; housing in the beach town of Getxo; great transportation system
• Academics: Complete up to 1.5 years of Spanish language in 1 semester. Also, courses in Business, Political Science, and Liberal Arts (English and Spanish). Option to direct enroll in host university courses with local students.
• Term Options: Summer (3 or 6 weeks), Semester or Yearlong

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San Sebastián, a city of 180,000, is nestled 12 miles from the French border at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in Gipuzkoa. The natural beauty of the city, beaches, and surrounding mountains make it a popular vacation spot for Spanish and European tourists. San Sebastián has an elegance to its buildings and architecture. It is also the perfect place to enjoy world-class Basque cuisine and sample tapas, or pintxos as they are known in the Basque country.

• Location Highlights: Beautiful beaches for swimming or surfing; mid-sized city in Basque country; easy to get around by bike or foot
• Academics: Complete up to 2 years of Spanish language in 1 semester. Electives in Anthropology, Art, Basque Language and Culture, Communications, History, and more. Volunteer teaching English in local schools or consider a custom internship
• Term Options: Summer (4, 5, or 9 weeks), Semester or Yearlong

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Pau, a city of 100,000 in southwestern France adjacent to Iparralde, is a picturesque town with spectacular scenery. It is only two hours away from the Spanish border and provides easy access to the beaches of the Atlantic coast as well as the Pyrenees Mountains. Pau is well known for its beautiful parks and has more green space per inhabitant than any other European city. Pau is small enough to have everything within walking or biking distance, but large enough to have several theatres, movie houses, outdoor cafes, and fantastic shopping.

• Location Highlights: Easy access to Pyrenees Mountains and Atlantic coast; picturesque town in southwestern France; known for its beautiful parks
• Academics: Complete up to 1.5 years of French language in 1 semester. Electives in Art, Literature, Political Science, and more. Option to enroll in integrated classes with other international students
• Term Options: Summer (4, 5, or 9 weeks), Semester or Yearlong

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