<p>hi everyone! i apologize if these questions have already been posted.
i would like to study abroad in spain, but my college only offers a program where you must speak fluent spanish. i can speak spanish very well and do get A's in my college spanish courses (it is an intended minor/possible major) but im not sure if i could handle college courses in spanish...it's a bit intense. does anyone have any experience studying in another language?</p>
<p>or, are there other programs where i can take courses in english?</p>
<p>now in regards to my major....i'm interested in government/political science....is it worth it to go to spain for this major, or should i consider a different country?</p>
<p>oh and final question (sorry this is a lot!).....i currently have a full merit scholarship at my school....would it transfer over to a different program if i were to go to a program thru a different school?</p>
<p>thanks for the help everyone, i hope all of this made sense!</p>
<p>Unless you are truly fluent in the language, I would not take classes in that language.</p>
<p>And there are many financial aid offers for studying abroad, so although your college's merit money will not transfer to another school, you might still be able to get some money.</p>
<p>It sounds like you're a great Spanish student. If you're going to minor or major in the language, I think you should take a chance on taking all of your classes in Spanish. You'll probably find everyone else in the group is just as nervous about it, but in end, you'll be that much better in Spanish for having challenged yourself. I say walk the talk! (And Spain is a fabulous place to do it!)</p>
<p>Also, about the merit scholarship, be sure to check with your college first. Is there a study abroad or scholarship office? I would advise you to find out what your college allows for study abroad before doing too much outside research. I've had friends do a lot of research for nothing because they found out their schools had rules about which study abroad programs they could do. good luck!</p>
<p>I took all 5 of my classes in Spanish while I was abroad in Sevilla after only taking Spanish I and Spanish II. You will learn SOOO much that way. I am a much better speaker and listener because of it. I'm also pretty sure I got A's in all of my classes (all upper level courses)...we'll see when I get the transcripts.</p>
<p>Yeah, I would definitely check out your school's office for policies on scholarships and outside programs.</p>
<p>h0la, I was in your shoes a few years back when I wanted to study abroad -- I had studied Spanish for 2 years and spoke a little. I found a program at the U. de Belgrano in Buenos Aires where students go and take intensive Spanish classes for 4 weeks, after which students could enroll in one of three types of classes: 1) classes in English; 2) classes in Spanish for foreign students; and 3) classes in Spanish with regular U. de Belgrano students.</p>
<p>Maybe there is a similar program in Spain. It worked out perfectly for me and I loved my time there. One thing I would highly recommend (which I did not do) is to spend a full year there. It really takes a year to effectively learn the language and soak up the culture. One semester is not enough.</p>