Online Universities in Spanish
With so many colleges and universities offering remote options nowadays, it’s easier than ever to study at a university abroad—from the comfort of your own home! Whether it’s a full degree program, or simply a language course, there are plenty of options to choose from. In this article, we’ll talk about studying online at a Spanish-speaking university!
Questions This Article Answers
How to study at a Spanish-speaking university online?
Tips for obtaining a degree from a Spanish-speaking college?
Is it possible to study abroad online?
Tips for studying a degree in another language?
The thought of moving abroad to study for a semester or longer can be quite daunting—not to mention cost-prohibitive! However, there’s another option: studying online. With online learning advancing by leaps and bounds every day, studying at an online university in Spanish is an excellent way to truly hone your Spanish skills. Let's learn more about online colleges in Spanish!
What Can I Study?
Online universities throughout the Spanish-speaking world offer a myriad of different options. You can study a full grado(bachelor’s degree) or máster(master’s degree) online at a Spanish-speaking college or university. Many universities also offer online language courses geared at foreign students. Finally, some colleges and universities allow you to enroll in just one course or a short program.
If you are studying Spanish at college, you can check out our article on Spanish resources for college!
What Are the Benefits of Studying Abroad Virtually?
While it is true that you don’t get to live abroad while studying online, you are still immersed in the language—and, to some degree, the culture. You’ll take classes in Spanish, and your coursework will be in Spanish. It may seem daunting at first, but professors will be understanding of your situation.
Top Tips for Studying Abroad Online
Studying at a Spanish-speaking university online means you might need to adapt your study habits. Even if academic success comes to you naturally, studying in your second (or third+!) language requires much more concentration.
Here are a few tips for studying at a Spanish-speaking college or university online!
- Take thorough handwritten notes to help you process what you’re reading or hearing. The act of writing down information helps you process it.
- Rewrite your notes instead of simply reading them. Again, the act of reading, processing, and rewriting the information helps you retain it.
- Summarize your notes. If you can summarize everything from one unit on one or two pages, that will help you identify and retain the key points, from which you’ll be able to add the more minute details that you remember.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help or clarification. Professors and classmates will likely understand your situation, and they’ll be happy to help.
Important Things to Think About
Degree Recognition
Before you decide to study a full degree online at a university abroad, it is a good idea to research degree requirements for your desired field of work. This is especially important if you want to work in a field that requires professional certification. For example, if you study education at a Spanish university, but you want to work as a teacher in the United States, you will probably need to get your degree recognized.
Grading
It is important to understand what will be expected from you right from the start. For example, universities in Spain tend to base their grades more on midterm and final exams than projects, essays, and daily classwork.
Location of Exams
When looking for a Spanish-speaking online college or university, there is no harm in finding out how they give their exams. After 2020, many online universities started to allow online exams, but some still require you to travel to a central point to take your exams. It is good to know whether you’ll have to travel or not!
If you are soñando(dreaming) about studying in Salamanca, this lesson will allow you to practice your Spanish.
Spanish Words to Talk About University
Let’s take a look at some vocabulary in Spanish to talk about college and university!
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