SiS Newsletter - July 2011 - I. L.: Paul A. Primak
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Paul A. Primak, Director
Oregon University System International Programs
Oregon State University campus
When was the last time you have been to Spain?
I had the good fortune to be part of the Trade Commission’s recent tour to several Spanish universities and language institutes in late March. Prior to that trip, I had visited Bilbao and Santander on several occasions.
What do you enjoy most about Spain?
This is a difficult question because there’s so much I enjoy about Spain: the people, the food, the diversity of the regions, the sense of history, the wine….I should stop here!
What do you think are the advantages of Spain as a destination for American students?
Students can benefit from solid academic programs, welcoming people and an opportunity to be immersed in a country with a rich history.
Could you describe the Study Abroad programs your university has with Spain?
Our university system currently has one language intensive program at the University of Cantabria. We’re currently exploring other opportunities as a result of my recent visit.
How satisfied are, in general, American students going to Spain?
Our students have been very satisfied with their experiences in Spain. Many of them comment that their program in Spain is the highlight of their undergraduate careers.
Amigos del español
Sofia Vergara
Who was Griselda Blanco? For many years, this woman was only the ‘Black Widow’ or the ‘Cocaine Godmother’ two of the nicknames that the few people who knew her were using to identify her.
Sofía Coppola
A teenager and a rock star fall in love and get married in Director Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama, ‘Priscilla’. Literature has even found its way into her on-screen work.
Xolo Maridueña
The new DC action movie, 'Blue Beetle', is the first to feature a Latino superhero as the protagonist. The film tells the story of Jaime Reyes, a recent university graduate, who returns home to Ciudad Palmera when he comes into contact with a Beetle
