A UNESCO World Heritage
Landmark
Like Dublin, Salamanca is a World Heritage site. A treasure
trove of medieval and Renaissance architecture, Salamanca is also
the seat of the University of Salamanca—Spain’s oldest university
and St. John’s new partner institution. Starting this spring 2008,
Discover the World: Europe students will be housed and take classes
at the historic university, allowing you to interact with students
from across Europe and the world.
Sunshine, history and romance will fill your days in Salamanca.
Wander through the winding streets of the teeming “Old Town.”
Marvel at the city’s vast collection of Renaissance architecture,
including glorious cathedrals where the faithful have gathered for
hundreds of years.
Housing is in a college student residence located 10 minutes’
from the University of Salamanca.
Courses offered:
• Spanish Level One
• Spanish Level Two
• History – Europe Renaissance to Reformation
• Sociology – Introduction to Sociology
• Philosophy – Ethics
You’ll have an advantage most visitors never enjoy—a St. John’s
professor to help you make the most of Salamanca’s treasures. Along
with the palaces and cathedrals, you’ll explore the intellectual
and social currents of this crossroad between northern and southern
Spain.