This call is aimed at young people between 18 and 30 years old. It covers the costs of the program, flights, accommodation, medical insurance, certificate of attendance, activities and letter of invitation from the University of Pennsylvania to the USA.

Banco Santander launches for the first time, together with the University of Pennsylvania, the Santander Course | USA Summer Experience – UPenn, which offers 90 places to study English in person through a linguistic and cultural immersion experience on the university's own campus, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, USA.

The course will allow beneficiaries to improve their training in English and their job prospects and is aimed at young people between 18 and 30 years old, residing in 11 countries (Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Spain, USA, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom and Uruguay). In order to apply for one of the places, it will be essential to have a minimum level of English equivalent to B1.

It includes the cost of flights, accommodation in the University residence, medical insurance, certificate of attendance, social and cultural activities and a letter of invitation from the University of Pennsylvania for processing a visa to the United States.

The duration of the course is three weeks, from July 8th to 28th. The content is designed to learn and practice English while reinforcing and practicing other skills, such as leadership, teamwork, persuasive communication, social networks or positive psychology, among others.

The call will be open until March 13 at Santander Open Academy. It has no cost for participants, it does not require a university degree or being a Banco Santander customer.

For Rafael Hernández, deputy global director of Santander Universities, “linguistic immersion is the best way to step on the accelerator when it comes to improving language training. And what better way to do it than surrounded by a multicultural environment, in a city as iconic as Philadelphia and in a university, no less iconic, such as the University of Pennsylvania, with whom we have a very close relationship of trust.”

Jack Sullivan, director of English Programs at the University of Pennsylvania, highlighted that “we are delighted to continue our valuable partnership with Banco Santander by welcoming beneficiaries to our beautiful Ivy League campus in Philadelphia, where we will develop their professional skills. in English, as well as exploring important sociocultural dynamics behind language that influence effective intercultural communication.

Banco Santander reinforces its commitment to education and employability by organizing these courses together with institutions of international prestige. Santander Open Academy is a global learning and professional development platform that offers access to training to improve professional skills and improve employability with 100% subsidized courses, free quality content and scholarships with leading universities and institutions around the world, which are updated according to the skills most in demand by the market.

Source: Santander Universities