THE PROGRAM
The Neuroscience Study Abroad Program (NSAP) in Salamanca, Spain, will introduce students to Neuroscience at an international level. The University of Salamanca (USAL), founded in 1218, is famous for language and literature studies and now as a center of excellence in science. A college town that is both medieval and modern, Salamanca was founded by the Romans in the 4th century, and it teams with cafes, tapas bars, shops, night life and a rich mix of locals, students, and European tourists. Students will learn about Neuroscience and Spanish culture by emersion in a truly unique city.

This program is a joint effort by UCONN and the Institute of Neuroscience of Castilla y Leon, USAL. The initial emphasis with be the Neurobiology of Hearing (taught in English), an area of expertise for both UCONN and USAL faculty. We also offer Beginning Spanish for Science and Premed students in order to help the science students become familiar with Spain and Spanish culture.

Science is increasingly a global endeavor that requires collaborations between researchers in different universities, countries, and continents. This program will broaden the scope of the science students by exposing them to a research environment in Spain. This program will also introduce the students to European scientists whose work on the auditory system will have an impact on research in the USA. This course will allow the students to begin the process of networking with scientists in other countries.