Students typically gain a full year of language acquisition. The program is a full immersion program, including 4 hours of classwork per day, and includes a pledge signed by all participants, committing to speak only the language of study at all times. Middlebury also has master's programs for most languages. Stanford students are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid directly through our financial aid office, for all these summer programs. Sites in Spain, Italy, and France are open for year or semester study for students with 5 or more semesters of college-level language study.
Students have the option of homestay or dormitory housing in most locations.
Internships are available in all locations as well, although unpaid and not for credit. October 15, 1999. The Adventure Travel Network is the Stanford on-campus travel agency specializing in student travel. The position requires 5-10 hours of work per week with flexible hours. Work entails posting of flyers around campus, distribution of materials at special travel fairs and other promotional work as required.