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Quick Look
Location:
Merida - Venezuela
Language of Instruction: Spanish / English
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
VENUSA was founded in 1987 by individuals who felt that a greater contact and understanding was necessary between North and South America. At its inception, VENUSA was established as a private institute dedicated to international studies and modern languages, and over the years has grown to satisfy a wide variety of interests.
VENUSA is located in the beautiful city of Mιrida, nestled in the heart of the Venezuelan Andes. Though its student body has grown dramatically over the years, VENUSAs goal remains what it has always been: the promotion of greater international understanding through education, and the development of interpersonal relationships between its students, both Venezuelan and North American.
VENUSAs core curriculum includes Spanish and English, as well as Latin American Studies to include history, social sciences, life sciences, and economics. One of the ways in which VENUSA seeks to provide total immersion in the culture and language is by having participants live with local families. A special asset of immense value to the intercultural experience is that VENUSA also operates as an institute teaching English as a second language. Its students provide a ready-made group of Venezuelans eager to interact with North Americans. VENUSA takes full advantage of this by arranging conversation exchanges, social events, debates, and cultural activities.
The VENUSA experience will help students develop and improve their Spanish skills, learn about the Venezuelan culture, and strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding between cultures. Participants will also gain knowledge and experience in international relations, which will help them confront the challenges of a vast world.
STUDY ABROAD IS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Time spent overseas opens a window to a world of new experiences and challenges old preconceptions. International study brings fresh perspectives to career choices, politics, economics and human relationships. Study abroad will show students how interdependent our world is, teaching first-hand the necessary skills for cross-cultural communication.
VENUSA is registered and accredited by the Ministry of Education of Venezuela.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Full accredation through the following U.S. Universities:
University of Minnesota, Longwood University, State University of New York-Cortland, Catholic University of America.
VENUSA is recognized by:
Penn State, Harvard, Lehigh University, New College of Florida,
Indiana University, University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and more...
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
Past participants in the program uniformly agree that the highlight of their stay was becoming a member of a Venezuelan family. Generally, Venezuelans possess an incredibly warm and kind-hearted spirit and are very open and helpful. Nearly all families have hosted program participants before. All have been chosen for their genuine interest in sharing Venezuelan life with a visiting program participant.
Each student is matched with a family based on preferences and requests. three daily meals, double or single private rooms, a private lockbox for valuables / documents is provided. The homestay family will also meet each student ar Mιrida's airport upon arrival (along with the Nuevos Encuentros group).
Through interaction, the homestay family is a vital link to the social and cultural life of Mιrida.
Program Costs
Semester program fee: estimate $7,000 (15 weeks)
Summer term program fee: estimate $3,000 (6 weeks)
Costs
Include: Travel Coordination
Meet and Assist at Maiquetia and Merida airports
Airport transfer upon arrival in Mιrida
Study Abroad Insurance
On-site General and Academic Orientation
Full on-site support staff
Welcome Session
City Tour of Mιrida
2 Full-day Excursions (semester program)
1 Full-day Excursion (summer programs)
Courses & Course-related field trips
6-10 credits per summer term / 15-17 credits per semester term
Tuition / Accreditation / Transcript
Social & Cultural Activities (dance classes, movie nights, language partners, debate team, outings, cooking nights, noche de tambores, noche de bailes tipicos, game activities, Estudiantina auditions, seasonal fiestas, and more)
Culture Adjustment Sessions
Homestay with local family / Private rooms available
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily at homestay
Wireless Internet Access for personal Laptops / Laptop lockers
Computer lab
Library / Study & Research area
Cell Phone & Calling Cards (optional)
Personal Funds Program (optional)
Teaching ESL program
Volunteer Placement Program (optional)
On-site recreational area & cafι
Financial Aid
Yes.
Financial Aid and Scholarships may be available through your home university and may be used for the VENUSA study abroad programs.
Dates
Winter Intersession 2006-07 December 30, 2006 - January 12, 2007 (2 weeks)
Spring Semester 2007 January 22 - May 7, 2007 (15 weeks)
Summer Session A, 2007 May 14 - June 25, 2007 (6 weeks)
Summer Session A & B, 2007 May 14 August 6, 2007 (12 weeks)
Summer Session B, 2007 June 25 August 6, 2007 (6 weeks)
Fall Semester 2007 August 20 December 3, 2007 (15 weeks)
Academic Year 2007-08 August 20, 2007 May 5, 2008 (30 weeks)
Spring Semester 2008 January 21 May 5, 2008 (15 weeks)
Summer A, 2008 May 12 June 23, 2008 (6 weeks)
Summer A & B, 2008 May 12 August 4, 2008 (12 weeks)
Summer B, 2008 June 23 August 4, 2008 (6 weeks)
Contact
VENUSA College
U.S. Contact Office
6542 Hypoluxo Rd 324
Lake Worth FL 33467
Rosa Corley
Program Director
Tel:
561-357-8802
Fax:
561- 357-9199
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