Location
  • Spain
    • Bilbao
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Anthropology Business Cultural Studies Design Economics Engineering European Studies Film Finance Graphic Design Information Technology International Business International Relations Law Literature Marketing Media Relations Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Sciences Sustainable Development Theater +14
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

On-site Services:
- Airport Reception, Resident Director, API Center, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Re-entry Services:
- Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
Mar 17, 2020
Dec 13, 2015
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About Program

Come and study abroad with API in Bilbao, Spain! Bilbao offers a vastly different experience than other major cities in Spain. With much less tourism to deal with, the opportunity to connect with the locals and the Spanish culture is dramatically increased.

Choose the semester program that best suits you at the Universidad de Deusto, including Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Spanish Language & Culture Studies, and Engineering and Spanish programs. We also offer a Studio Arts for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers atthe Universidad del Pais Vasco. Sign up with API to have all of the details taken care of for you so you can concentrate on having the best trip of your life!

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  • Academics 3.4
  • Support 4.6
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.4
  • Safety 5
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Rachel Denenberg
Rachel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience in college

I had lived overseas before, but only when I was young and with my family. This was my first time going by myself, I prepared myself as much as I could by learning about cultural shock and re-entry shock and of course I had ups and downs while overseas. This experience changed me, it opened my eyes and gave me more confidence in who I was and who I wanted to be. I chose to go with a host family to give me the full experience and they became like my family there, I still keep in touch with my host mom today, almost 6 years later. My Spanish improved immensely because I made myself go outside my comfort zone, but I truly believe that is the only way to grow. I made friends, whom I still keep in contact with today. I even was able to return to Bilbao last year and stayed with my host mom again, it felt like going home.

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Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Spanish Language and Extracurriculars

Studying abroad in Bilbao was not only a great experience but I was able to experience another culture in depth, exponentially improve my Spanish, meet new friends from many different countries, and easily travel to other European countries. The program staff was helpful and contributed to the improvement of my Spanish. However, the language program was primarily American students which I was unaware of beforehand. There are testily opportunities to be more integrated with Spanish students such as taking other classes offered at the universities, participating in clubs (many people participate in the hiking club), or intercambia where you get paired with a Spanish student and speak each other's languages- I highly recommend it. The city itself is safe, has a great art culture, and offers many outdoor activities since it has the unique position of being situated near mountains and an ocean. My home stay was great however I did feel as though my family and my personalities did not match very well and wish that the matching process was more thorough.

What would you improve about this program?
It would be nice if there were more families that participated in home stays and a more thorough matching process.
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Rhiannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My host family made my experience

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What would you improve about this program?
I would improve how the actual academic part of the program is run, I would have liked to get more out of it on a University level.
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Meaghan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic experience

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What would you improve about this program?
The scheduling of my classes was not ideal. As an advanced Spanish speaker, I did not take any language classes, I instead took two elective courses. One was offered at 8:30 am and the other was at 2:20 pm. Because of my 40 min. commute to the university, it didn't make sense for me to go back home to my host family in between my classes, so I didn't get the chance to eat lunch with my family. I thought it was strange that my class was given at 2:20, during the primary lunch hour. It would have been nice to have had the chance to spend those meal times with my family.
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rad16
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The BEst Time of my LIFE!!!!

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Questions & Answers

Hi Ryan! Our scholarship deadlines are as follows: FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1 Please feel free to contact us at api@apiabroad.com or 1-800-844-4124 if you have any additional questions!