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The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a consortium of 33 US universities and has been providing quality study abroad programs for over 27 years. USAC currently offers programs in 25 countries at 40 programs sites, including Bilbao, Spain. The Bilbao program has been operating for over 14 years. Bilbao is an exceptional location to study Spanish and business. Its economy has enjoyed enormous development, diversification and growth over the last decade. While some still think of the "old" Basque Country, the fact is that the Autonomous Basque Region of Spain enjoys the highest income per capita (approximately $48,000), exceeding the European average by more than 30%, and boast’s one of the most well-regarded health care systems in all of Europe. This dynamic economy and extraordinarily successful urban redevelopment provides many professional opportunities for USAC students through internships, field trips and guest lecturers. Additional reasons to study at the Bilbao location include
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BILBAO
BUSINESS AND SPANISH
LEARN AND ENJOY
Spans the border of Spain and FrancePopulation: approximately 3 millionLush, green valleys and rugged coastlineStrong linguistic and cultural identity
THE BASQUE COUNTRY
HOST UNIVERSITY
35,000 STUDENTS3,500 INSTRUCTORSMANY CAMPUS
Spanish classesMain CampusUSAC headquarters
Business classes
Housing
SCHEDULE C
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AL A
CTIV
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SPANISH CLASSES8:45 am
20:00 pm
14:00 pm
BUSINESS CLASSES
From 10:40 amTo 14:00 a.m
MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
STUDENTS IN TRACK I II III ATTEND SOME FRIDAY MORNING CLASSESFROM 8:45 TO 10:40
TRANSPORTATION
GETXOHousing
BILBAO CAMPUSBusiness Classes
LEIOA Language
Classes
COST: 0.90€/ TRIP
COMMUTING TIME: 40’
COST: 0.80€/ TRIP
COMM
UTING TIME: 30’
COST
: 1.0
5€/ T
RIP
COM
MUTIN
G TIM
E: 40
’
BUS
BUS
METRO
Costs based on Credit Trans fare.
BUSINESS CAMPUS
Bilbao Business School, Downtown CampusBilbao Business School, Downtown Campus
LEIOA CAMPUS
Main Library Building. Main CampusMain Library Building. Main Campus
ACADEMIC FIELDTRIPS
Business Global Conference
Eroski’s Facilities Visit
Basque Broadcasting Company’s Facilities Visit
Coca Cola Plant
Small size classes
ACADEMICS
INTEGRATIONHomestay Program
Intercambio
Cultural Agenda: Bilbao Gaua
Local Students in USAC clases
USAC students attending UPV Business Courses taught in English
Local students participating in USAC Field Trips and excursions
USAC Students participating in UPV extra curricular activities
INTERNSHIPS
PROGRAMMED EXCURSIONS2 excursions every semster
CULTURAL FRIDAYS4 to 6 culural extra curricul ar activities
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Bilbao Transformation
THE BASQUE COUNTRY
STUDENTS WELL-BEING•0.01 car thefts per 1,000 popultation
•0.01 domestic burglary per 1,000 population
•0.00 violent deaths per 1,000 population
•Total number of recorded crimes per 1,000 population: 1.24
Eurostat Regional Data 2006
Top safest areas in all of Europe
Acknowledged Health Care System Public Transportation Network
STUDENTS WELL-BEING
Bilbao airport
Subway
Tram
STUDENTS WELL-BEING“...understanding how other cultures live
ultimately teaches someone more about themselves than anything else.” Susan McQueen - UNR
BILBAO
BUSINESS AND SPANISH
LEARN AND ENJOY
