Segovia, Spain

Segovia has a castle, a Roman aqueduct and a cathedral... who could ask for more? A medium-sided town close to Madrid but at a higher elevation and thus cooler in the summer months, Segovia has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its extraordinary beauty and rich history. This well-established program from ISU and a consortium of other universities (the A.H.A.) offers a variety of courses appropriate for students who have completed two years of college-level language study.

ISU Segovia, Spain
Course Offerings		Numerous courses in Art History, History, Culture, Language and other subjects are available. Two years of successful Spanish language study are required.
Useful Links		The A.H.A. has a site listing all program details for Segovia. Other information is available at the ISU study abroad site. More information about the city of Segovia itself, including photos, is available at any of the following sites: www.segoviamint.org/espanol/segovia.htm www.cyberspain.com/ciudades-patrimonio/isegovia.htm (Site in English)
Application procedure		First consult with your Spanish professor. You will then need to complete the application and other materials listed at the ISU study abroad site as well as some RHIT forms.
Dates		Summer 2011: June 17 - July 30 Fall 2011: September 9 - December 17 Spring 2012: January 6- April 14
Application Deadlines		Summer 2011: April 1, but that means you need to start earlier Fall 2011: June 1, but that means you need to start earlier Spring 2012: September 15, but that means you need to start earlier
Costs		Costs listed include tuition, living expenses with host family and excursions, but do not include incidental expenses or transportation to Segovia. Summer 2011: $5,900. Fall 2011: $11,270.  Spring 2012 TBA.

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Santiago de Compostela, located in the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia, is the ending point of a medieval pilgrimage route that is still followed today by pilgrims and tourists alike. The city has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is known for the stonework of the old quarter — a large, well-preserved and vital city center where, as they say, "the stone is art." Centerpiece of Santiago, and ultimate destination of the pilgrims, is the cathedral with its world-famous inner facade. The many plazas, cafés and university students give the town a lively atmosphere. This program is suitable for students of all ability levels.

University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Course Offerings		Summer language courses with an integral cultural component for students of all levels. For intermediate, advanced and superior students this includes components in Spanish Literature, History, Film, Art History, Contemporary Spain, Society and Politics, and Galician culture. Level is determined by an initial screening exam. Two weeks of summer study are equivalent to one Rose course (40 class hours.). Similar course offerings are available during the academic year. For the Summer of 2011, from 4 to 15 July, a 4-credit hour course in Spanish and Environmental Sciences will be offered.
Useful Links		The University of Santiago Office of International Courses has a site in English (click on the British flag) with all relevant information. Other information on the town itself is available at www.santiagoturismo.com (Site in English, Spanish and Galician) www.ciudadespatrimonio.org/ing/ciudades/santiago/santiago.htm (Site in English and Spanish)
Application procedure		First consult with your Spanish professor. You will then need to complete the application and other materials listed at the University of Santiago website, as well as some RHIT forms.
Dates		Spring 2011: 10 January to late May Summer 2011: Classes start at 2 week increments throughout the summer. Start dates are 6 June; 20 June; 4 July; 18 July; 1 August; 17 August; 29 August; 12 September. Fall 2011: September to December (exact dates to be announced)
Application Deadlines		Summer 2011: April 15
Costs		Costs: housing with host family, including all meals and laundry: about 900 € per month (numerous less expensive options, such as dorms and flatshares, are avialable.) Tuition prices for summer 2011: 180 € program fee plus 330 € for two weeks of classes; 600 € per month of classes (with discounted rates are available for periods of more than one month.) Airfare and incidental expenses additional. See the University of Santiago website for additional details.

GS313 - Contemporary Spain

GS313 - Contemporary Spain Students taking this course (or who have taken the course during a previous term) will have the option of also travelling to Spain at the conclusion of the Spring term. No knowledge of the Spanish language is required and the class meets on campus during the Spring term and travels during the first weeks of the summer, visiting Madrid, walking for about a week on the traditional medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. As a note, a recent poll found that 20% of Spaniards state they are able to converse in English. Students who elect to do the travel component of this course will experience first hand the City (Madrid) the Town (Santiago de Compostela) and the Countryside (rural Galicia.).

VA399 - Study Trip to Spain
Where we'll go:		Madrid, the capital Rural Galicia, walking along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia
General Itinerary		Fly US to Madrid Spend several days in Madrid. Time to visit muesums, etc. Bus north to our starting point on the pilgrimage route Walk approximate one week on the Camino de Santiago, staying in pilgrim's refuges along the way Several days in Santiago de Compostela, end point of the pilgrimage route Night train to Madrid One more day and overnight in Madrid, then fly back to US the next morning Total travel time approx,. 2 weeks.
Cost and payment information		In addition to tuition, there is a program fee to cover all travel and lodging Also included is transportation from RHIT to the Indianapolis airport and back. Program Fee: Not yet determined, but the course is designed in part to minimize costs associated with housing during the trip Your Personal expenses: You will be responsible for most meal costs as well as any personal expenses.
Deadlines, etc.		An information session will be held 10th hour (4:20pm) on Thursday 15 December in A-202. A deposit will be due in mid-January. The rest of the program fee will be due the same day tuition is due in late February

Guadalajara, Mexico - CEPE

Guadalajara, Mexico, often called the "Pearl of the West" or the "City of Roses" is Mexicos second-largest city. The campus of CEPE (Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros - Foreign Study Center) is located in the heart of the historic city.

CEPE- Guadalajara
Course Offerings		Language at all levels and a variety of content courses in culture, history, art, etc for advanced students.
Useful Links		The CEPE website has full information about the town and programs offered.
Application procedure		First consult with your Spanish professor. You will then need to complete the application and other materials listed at the CEPE website, as well as some RHIT forms.
Dates		Summer session I: June 13-July 15, 2011 Summer session II: July 18 - August 19, 2011 Fall, Winter and Spring quarter sessions are also available, but do not correspond exactly to our quarters at RHIT: Winter 2011: January 10 - March 18 Spring 2011: March 22 - June 3 Fall 2012: September 26 - December 2.
Application Deadlines/B>		At least one month before the start of the session.
Costs		UUS$398 per course tuition for the five-week summer program. Tuition for other programs varies. Housing in a double-room homestay is $792; other housing arrangemnts and terms are also available. Transportation costs are additional. See the CEPE/A> website for additional details.

Engineering Internships in Spanish Speaking Countries

Internships in the Spanish speaking world have proven harder to find that in the US or Germany, but they can be found, and are suitable for students who have excelled at the two years of language we offer. See your Spanish professor for more details and for assistance in applying. Currently we are able to offer the following possibilities:

Engineering Internships
Internships through Syracuse University		Syracuse Unviersity in New York, is able to assist in placing students in engineering internships, as well as to arrange for housing with a host family or in a shared student apartment during the stay. A high level of proficiency is required. To apply, see Professor Gardner. To learn more about the University itself, and its internship programs visit them at http://suabroad.syr.edu/
CDS international		This non-profit group has been arranging internships for US students since 1968. They can arrange internships for a variety of engineering disciplines in Argentina or in Spain. Most internships are unpaid; some pay a living stipend. There are some fees associated with this program. Applications for summer internships in Spain is January 15. Two years of language and engineering studies are required.
IAESTE		The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience was founded in 1948 and now includes more than 80 countries world-wide and has exchanged in excess of 300,000 students. They offer international traineeships in a variety of disciplines on a competitive basis in Spain, Mexico, Argentina and a number of other Spanish-speaking countries.
Global Internships website		International Experience, Exchange and Employment, run by Oregon State University, lists many internship possibilities on their website, some of which are suitable for engineering students. Visit them at http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/openingsnew.html.

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