A Summer Abroad Experience in Seville, Spain
Coursework offered in Spanish language and general education
Estimated Cost: $7,039.50
Summer Dates: late May - late June
Deadline for Summer: February 15, 2008
Number of Positions: N/A
Updated: March 13, 2008
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Program Description
The Seville Program located at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education is designed to provide students with a personalized and integrated living and learning experience in a Spanish-speaking environment. The Institute occupies two buildings in the heart of Seville and is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cafes, which provide the perfect setting for your study abroad experience in Spain. Also noted as the best-staffed study abroad program in Seville, the Spanish-American Institute offers students of all Spanish language abilities a wide range of language, liberal arts and business courses, exceptional student services, home-stays with local families, and educational excursions.
Sevilla, Spain
Just 350 miles south of Madrid, Seville (Spain’s fourth largest city) is the most complete personification of Spain’s true spirit in wealth and variety of its art treasures, in its attractions as a city, and in the charm of its inhabitants. The city reflects all the striking qualities that have come to be regarded as typically “Spanish.” Few places can boast such outstanding historic buildings as the Giralda, a Moorish tower with a Christian superstructure; the Alcazar, a Mudejar palace rich in medieval legends; and the Cathedral, the largest in the Christian world. The various city quarters are also quaint, with their narrow, winding streets and tiny squares. Seville is also renowned for bullfighting. The famous Andalusian herds of fighting bulls, the handsome Maestranza bullring, and the Sevillian school of bullfighters are known for their graceful and unequaled style.
Courses
The Seville Program, located at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education, combines coursework, field trips, intercambio partnerships, and home-stays into a coherent, total package. Students study about Spain while living in Spain so that the classroom experience complements, reinforces, and enhances the intercultural experience. The curriculum in Seville is designed to take maximum advantage of the special location and the unique expertise of the faculty.
The summer program has the following options:
- Span 2030 plus Hist 2010 (total of 7 credits)
- Span 4060 plus Hist 2010 (total of 7 credits)
Classes are held Monday-Thursday, with Friday-Sunday available for optional field trips and independent activities.
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and fees, housing, most meals, health insurance, and the International Student ID Card. Airfare, passport, additional meals, optional field trips, and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents.
Eligibility
Student must be at least sophomore status; have a GPA of 2.5, and be in good academic standing at the time of participation.
Housing and Meals
The staff at the Spanish-American Institute will arrange home-stays for students based on personal information provided by the students. Students are usually placed in pairs in Spanish homes. In the Spanish home, you will have breakfast and mid-day meals, Monday through Friday, and evening meals, Sunday through Thursday. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to live independently in their own apartments or in any other housing situation that is not approved by and under the direct supervision of the staff at the Spanish-American Institute.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid US passport for entrance into Spain. The current passport fee is $100. If students already have a US passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US. A student visa is also required for entrance. It will be issued by the Spanish Consulate in Chicago before departure. Once in Spain, students register with the local police to maintain their legal residence status. UW-Platteville will coordinate the process and retrieval of the student visas. Please keep in mind that your passport is needed in order to apply for your visa. Therefore, it is imperative to apply for your passport promptly.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu