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Hampshire in Puerto Rico

Program Availability: Fall & Spring Semesters

Hampshire students, through an institutional affilitation, have the opportunity to study at The University of Puerto Rico where they may take part in research and creative projects in the sciences, technology, the humanities, and the professional disciplines. UPR also offers students the opportunity to cultivate artistic talents through choirs, bands, theater groups, courses in the fine arts, music, and drama, museums, art exhibits, and much more.

Eligibility

The exchange is open to qualified students, however, it is based on a balance of exchange. Please check with the Global Education Office if you are interested. 

Term Dates

Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: January - May

Program Costs

Hampshire tuition and health insurance fees.

Other expenses: Students are responsible for the costs of housing and meals, passport and visa fees, international and local transportation, books and supplies, travel insurance and personal expenses. A travel stipend toward round-trip airfare is provided by GEO.

How to Apply

You will need to complete and submit two applications to the Global Education Office before the application deadline for the semester you are applying to:

  1. Hampshire Exchange Program Application
  2. University of Puerto Rico Application (available at GEO)

Please contact the Global Education Office before completing an application.

Area Specialists

Wilson Valentín-Escobar
Assistant Professor of Sociology
School of Social Science
413.559.5102
wvalentin@hampshire.edu

Jaime Davila
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Special Assistant to the President for Diversity
School of Cognitive Science
413.559.5687
jdavila@hampshire.edu
Web site: helios.hampshire.edu/jdavila/

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Hampshire Exchange Application Deadlines

Spring 2009:
October 17, 2008

Fall 2009:
March 11, 2009

 

Contact Us

Global Education Office
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
413.559.5542
Fax 413.559.6173
geo@hampshire.edu
 

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