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Discover with WorldStrides: Semester at Universidad del Norte
(Outgoing Program)
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Discover the vibrant street life and Caribbean flair of Barranquilla, Colombia - a dynamic port city known for its energy and rich cultural heritage. Dive into business, culture, and ABET-accredited engineering courses in English or Spanish alongside international and Colombian classmates at one of the country’s top universities, Universidad del Norte.
Program highlights
Develop your Spanish language skills no matter what level you are or enroll in more advanced Spanish-taught coursework across a variety of disciplines
Pursue an optional independent research project or enroll in a service-learning course to earn additional academic credit
Get access to on-campus amenities like computer labs, study halls, gaming rooms, cafeterias and restaurants, a library, and athletic facilities
The city's central location between historic Cartagena and relaxed Santa Marta give you easy access to social activities and the chance to explore the Caribbean coast's natural beauty
Experience Colombia's vibrant culture by floating in the mineral-rich waters of Totumo Mud Volcano, kayaking through the Rosario Islands, or learning to cook traditional Colombian dishes
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.
Meet Olivia W.
"When I landed in Barranquilla, it instantly felt like coming home. My Resident Director was absolutely amazing. She created such enriching excursions that really immersed us in the Colombian culture. I truly recommend this program to anyone considering studying abroad. They treat you like family."
WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!
Study Physics in Barranquilla, Columbia at the The Universidad del Norte Summer or Fall 2021
Through ISA, you can select from a huge variety of Physics courses in English and have a unique study abroad experience. Classes in Spanish are also available. The Universidad del Norte is one of the top universities in Colombia and the Caribbean region.
See the summer and fall 2021 program details on the below brochure.
Possible Physics/Engineering courses in English: Construction Materials, Foundations, Soil Mechanics, Structural Design, Analog Electronics I,II, & III, Circuit Analysis, Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Capstone Design, Data Analysis for Engineering I &II, Operations Research I & II, Production Planning, Scheduling & Control, Instrumentation & Control, Material Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, AI, Computational Solution of Engineering Problems, Computer Architecture II, Computer Structure I & II, Databases, Operating Systems, Research Project, and more. (PSYCH 4950 at GC)
