1. SUMMER 2009 Santander, Spain

2. SANTANDER Santander is located on the northern coast of Spain and home to La Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo. I travelled with 16 other students from the United States through the program provider International Studies Abroad (ISA) for a total of six weeks. The University

3. Studies Spanish language classes are divided between beginner, intermediate, and advanced and last for about 4 hours in the morning Monday – Friday. Additional culture, history, and arts classes are offered during the afternoon.

4. Other details.. Students can choose to either stay in campus housing or with local families. As part of the program, excursions to nearby cities are taken each weekend.

5. ADVANTAGES OF PROGRAM Our director, Raquel Fair pricing. Small classes, generally not exceeding 12. On-site director to answer any questions. Flexibility when choosing classes, living arrangements, etc. EXCURSIONS! ISA

6. MADRID Excursions

7. MADRID

10. TOLEDO Excursions

11. TOLEDO

15. SAN SEBASTIAN & BILBAO Excursions

16. SAN SEBASTIAN

18. BILBAO

20. COMILLAS & PICOS DE EUROPA Excursions

21. COMILLAS

23. PICOS DE EUROPA

25. Excursions aren’t the only source of fun. Santander offers fantastic activities and good times every day all summer long! Activities in Santander

26. BEACHES

27. FESTIVALS

28. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

29. SOCCER

30. FOOD

31. SURFING

32. A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE I WOULD RECOMMEND OVER AND OVER TO ANYONE! -TAHNEE MATUSZEWICZ SANTANDER, SPAIN