I INTERNED WITH AN ENGLISH

TEACHER. MORE THAN SIMPLY AN

EXCHANGE OF LANGUAGES, THERE

WAS AN EXCHANGE OF CULTURES.

THE STUDENTS WERE CURIOUS

ABOUT HOW THE U.S. DIFFERS

FROM CHILE, AND THEY LOVED

ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT

THEIR COUNTRY. I HAD A GREAT

EXPERIENCE, AND SUGGEST IT TO

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT

A TEACHING CAREER.

UCEAP CHILE RETURNEE

STUDY BILINGUAL EDUCATION ABROAD

CHILE • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Access a wide range of courses in teaching methods for all fields (the university has its own education major). For instance, take a seminar on teaching science to elementary schoolchildren, or intern directly with teachers.

Internships are available in schools of all levels throughout Santiago.

MEXICO • Field Research Program

Work one-on-one with a specialist at the Universidad Pedagógica de Oaxaca. Professor Patricia Mena specializes in sociolinguistics and bilingual education, also supervises research on questions of gender, education, migration, and ethnicity.

Research and internship placements are available in classrooms in local communities.

SPAIN • University of Granada

The education department has an excellent program in Primary Education Teacher Training that offers an entire curriculum in English as well as many courses in Spanish.

An emphasis on bilingualism makes this a welcoming opportunity for California students.

SPAIN • Autonomous University of Barcelona

This is a complete program in education with a variety of coursework in theory and pedagogy. Specialization in Early Childhood and Primary Education offers a number of courses in English

Internship placements are available in primary education classrooms.

Teaching English AbroadStudying abroad is an adventure that builds self-confidence, valuable skills, and global perspectives on your major. In the field of education, we offer specialized, cost-effective programs that emphasize international teaching experience and bilingualism—a great fit for education minors. Explore these stunning destinations in the Spanish-speaking world.

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UCEAP is the University of California’s premier study abroad program. All the benefits of home—UC credit, grades, and financial aid—travel with you. We invite you to see the world, become a global citizen, and get on UC’s track to success.