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UNIVERSIDADE DA CORUÑA
La Coruña , Spain
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Location
and Facilities
The
city of La Coruña is located in the northwestern
corner of the Iberian peninsula, in the Province of Galicia,
bordering with Portugal to the South, and is one of the
major cities in Spain. It is an Atlantic city with a moderate
climate. The municipality covers a surface area of 36.8
square kilometers with 243,785 inhabitants. Of Celtic
origin (founded by the legendary Breogan), La Coruña
is a dynamic and decidedly cosmopolitan city, with a great
historical, archaeological and cultural heritage. Its
lighthouse (the Tower of Hercules) built by the Romans
more than two thousand years ago, has shown the way to
one of the main ports in Europe and one of the most beautiful
cities in the world. The light beacon from the Tower of
Hercules is also the symbol of the University of La Coruña.
The sea forms the backdrop of the city, where all types
of water sports from sailing to surfing can be enjoyed.
Also, La Coruña boasts a beautiful sea promenade
(the longest is Spain ) and two kilometers of sandy beaches,
right in the heart of the city. The arts abound and are
visible in the streets, museums, exhibition halls, art
galleries and even in the bars and cafés. It was
here that the young Pablo Picasso held his first exhibition.
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Pre-University
Language School:
The
Holy Cross program in
La Coruña includes three weeks of intensive
language instruction at the Universidad de Navarra,
in Pamplona, prior to the start of classes at the
University of La Coruña. The
course includes cultural
material and excursions to area points of
interest
in and around Pamplona.
Orientation to La Coruña:
During the first week, faculty advisors orient students to the
structure of the university;
advise and guide them through course registration
and acquaint them with
University facilities.
Special
notes: Pre-University Language
Program courses will
be recorded as
'overloads' and may not be
used to make up a college
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The Academic Program:
The University
of La Coruña has a student population of 26,148 students,
84% of whom study in the six campuses within the municipality,
the rest in the neighbouring city of El Ferrol. Holy
Cross has an agreement with the entire University, allowing
Holy Cross students to choose courses from any of the
various departments. The students are housed with
selected families in the city, near the hub of cultural
and social activities.
Course Load:
Students take the equivalent of 8 Holy Cross semester
courses. One of the courses is a mandatory year-long Spanish
language course designed especially for Holy Cross students.
The class includes grammar, colloquialisms and conversation
practice.
Independent
Cultural Immersion Project (ICIP):
Successful completion of the ICIP, in addition to the
required course load, is necessary.
Student
Visa:
All students studying abroad in Spain are required to obtain
a Student Visa prior to departure. The application process
can be time consuming and must be done by the student.
Note that you must process your visa at the Consulate with jurisdiction
over the state where you permanently reside (which may differ
from your summer address or college address). For a list of
Spanish Consulates in the United States, follow this link.
The Consulate requires that you submit several official documents
in person, and this regulation can only be waived
if a student's parent presents the application in place of the
student. You (or your parent) may have to travel to the appropriate
Consulate during the summer months to present documents, so
you must make plans in advance. Due to the overwhelming
demand for student visas, the Consulate urges you to allow enough
time for the application process. Students who arrive without
a Visa must leave the country after three months and obtain
a Visa.
Students
who reside in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania, can obtain further information from the Consulate
General of Spain in New York Students who reside in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine
should consult the Consulate
General of Spain in Boston.
Study Abroad Contact Person:
Professor Karen Sweetland-Dion - Assistant Director
For more
photos of La Coruña, follow this link.
For a slideshow of photos click here.
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