Spanish constitutes one of the most vibrant and important fields of study at Ripon College. Since Spanish is spoken by over 300 million people and is the official language of countries throughout the world, it is of applicability for those performing business in some of these countries. Besides being a language with immediate real-word and vocational applications, Spanish also enables students to explore a wealth of literature that spans from El Cid to Cervantes to the Theatre of the Absurd. Overall, studying Spanish can be one of the most dynamic and rewarding experiences of your life; click here to learn how studying Spanish has benefited Ripon College students.

Why Study Abroad?

Although excellent language study can be performed within the confines of a classroom, the best way to develop, expand, and enhance one’s language skills is to use them exclusively within the context of a foreign environment. With this in mind, students studying in Spanish are highly encouraged to study abroad. Ripon College has official programs in 3 Spanish-speaking countries: Costa Rica, Cuba, and Spain. Within Spain students may study at Madrid, Toledo, or Seville. Although the improvement of language skills constitutes the primary reason why many students study abroad, students also take classes in art, business, history, literature, politics, and sociology. Additionally, excursions to sites of cultural and historical significance constitute an integral part of these programs. For information on Ripon's study abroad opportunties, click here.

Prerequisites for a semester or year in Costa Rica, Cuba, or Spain
Students must have a grade point average of at least 2.00 in order to study abroad. Though there is no official restriction on when during the course of a student’s matriculation at Ripon College one may study abroad, preference for enrollment in these programs is usually given to upperclassman, and students typically go abroad during their junior year.

A minimum of two years of college Spanish or 3 or more years of high school Spanish is also required for these programs. Contact Michelle Fuerch for any questions you may have about studying in these countries.

What students say...

"It will allow you to speak with a broader spectrum of people." Tanya Garrett

"Spanish has enabled me to see true universal themes run through many cultures. Also, Spanish works of literature have given me insight into not only Spanish culture and history, but my own culture and history as well." Diane Broske

"Spanish has given me opportunities I would have never had, especially being able to go to Spain and interact with the people there." Mike Romagnoli

"I was able to go abroad to Costa Rica and it was amazing to understand people in a foreign country in their own language." Laura Brodie

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