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ABOUT THE PROGRAM |
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STUDY ABROAD IN UBEDA WHERE you will: Experience & learn about the Spanish culture first- hand. Improve your Spanish tremendously. Live with a Spanish family who will treat you as a family member. Visit some of the world's most famous museums, restaurants, parks & much more. Have an unforgettable, life-changing experience. |
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My name
is Mike Kane and I am a current senior and Spanish major at UNCW. |
The Ubeda program is created to give students
the opportunity to improve and practice Spanish intensively while emerging
themselves in the Spanish culture. Students will gain a rich knowledge and
understanding of the cultures of Spain while traveling to different areas of the
country, and most importantly by living and sharing with a local
family.
Your wonderful adventure
begins right here on campus with a 2 day orientation. We will talk about
the do’s and don’ts of the culture in order to help you maximize your
experience. We will talk about the places we are going to visit and the courses
you are going to take.
Our next stop
will be SAFA, our host school. It is located right in the heart of Ubeda
and it is a wonderful example of 16th century architecture. We
will have class Monday though Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Followed by
afternoon excursions to local museums and attractions. On weekends we will
take trips to other cities such as Granada, Jaén,
Córdoba, Seville and Toledo.
We will also have contact
with nature and have wonderful adventures hiking and canyon exploring at
Carzorla National Park. We will spend the last week of the program
exploring Madrid's wonderful museums, art, theaters, tapas bars, cafés, night
life, etc.
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| Plaza Vásquez, Baeza | Carzola National Park | La Alhambra, Granada | Gothic Cathedral, Seville |
Students will stay with local families in the comfort and charm of Ubeda.
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Approximate cost: $3,850 (estimate) Includes:
¨ UNCW tuition & fees for 6 credits (payable toUNCW Cashier’s Office)
¨ Roundtrip airfare from Raleigh-Durham to Madrid, Spain (payable to designated travel agent)
¨ UNCW and SAFA costs (honoraria, rent, supplies, support charges, etc.)
¨ Lodging with Spanish families, 3 meals a day and laundry
¨Hotels and meals while traveling.
¨ Some ground transportation while in Spain
¨ Some cultural excursions and activities
¨ Study abroad health insurance
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ISIC card (payable to UNCW union information desk)
Amounts (minus
tuition & fees and airfare) are payable to UNCW, and should be
directed to
the
Program Director, Marianella Jara. Office 253- A Leutze Hall. (910) 264 -
4721
Financial Aid
( Click here for more info &
forms):
Federal and state financial aid awards may be applied to costs incurred while studying abroad. Even if you are normally ineligible or eligible for financial aid, you should submit a financial aid application- you may find that you are eligible for this trip or that you may receive additional funding. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for financial assistance as early as the financial aid office will accept applications. For further information, contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Office of International Programs. The financial aid office is accepting application for Summer and Fall staring on Monday, March 13.
*If you are planning on using Financial aid, it is crucial to let the program director know from the initial contact.
This is in order to help you !
SPN 202: Continue to build your
vocabulary and grammar. Put into practice everything you learned before plus new
stuff. It will be exciting!
Click here for a copy of the course
syllabus.
SPN 206: Develop your listening
skills and really explore the culture of both Spain and Latin America through
film and television. Have you ever sat through a class where all you do is
watch T.V? Yes, you may become a couch potato as long as you participate
in the discussions and turn in your assignments. It is fun
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Click here for a copy of the course
syllabus.
PREREQUISITES:
Students must have passed SPN 201 sucesssfully
or an equivalent course.
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA as of the end of Spring 07.
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SAFA
our host school was founded by Rafael Villoslada in
1944. It offers programs in Elementary, Physical, Infant and Music
Education as well as English.
The building offers a nice, comfortable
setting and ambiance. UNCW students will have the opportunity to interact with
local students.
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Saturday, May 12:
Departure from Raleigh Durham at 5:30 pm.
Arrive to airport 3 hours prior to departure time.
Sunday, May
13:
Arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport at 11:40 am.
Take bus to
Ubeda. Approximate arrival time in Ubeda will be 5:00 pm. Meet host
families.
Monday, May 14:
Orientation at the school of
Education SAFA in Ubeda.
Every student will be paired up with a
student mentor of about the same age to serve also as a conversation partner.
Tourist visit to the historical quarters of Ubeda.
Tuesday, May
15-Thursday, May 17:
First day of class. We will meet 4 hours each
day from 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Thursday.
We will also meet in
the afternoons to visit local museums and sites and to attend cultural events.
Friday, May 18:
We will meet this Friday for class to complete
4 days of class this week. This will be the only Friday we will have
class.
Saturday, May 19:
Visit to Carzola Nacional Park, the biggest
Nacional Park in Spain & surrounding sierras.
It is a
beautiful park, wonderful for hiking, swimming in clear waters and enjoying
nature at its best.
Sunday, May 20:
Free day, share and get to know your
host family and /or conversation partners.
Monday, May 21-Thursday, May 24:
Classes in the morning
and cultural activities in the afternoon, plays and movies and/or
concerts.
Friday, May 25 - Sunday, May 27:
Trip to Grananda. In
Granada we will visit the beautiful Alhambra, the most visited monument in
Europe.
We will visit the Albaizin, the medieval Moorish quarters and
the Cathedral and we will watch a flamenco show in a gypsy cave in the
Sacromonte neighborhood.
Monday, May 28 – Thursday, May
31:
Class in the morning
and cultural activities in the afternoons.
Friday, June 1
Visit to the city of
Baeza, a world heritage site. We will also take an olive Oil Hacienda
tour.
In Baeza we will visit the Ayuntamiento, the Plaza de Leones,
the Jabalquinto Palace and the Cathedral.
Saturday, June 2 –Sunday, June
3:
Free weekend to enjoy
with your host family and local friends. (Practice your
Spanish)
Monday, June 4- Thursday, June
7:
Class in the morning,
afternoons free. ( Study hard for final exams)
Friday, June 8:
Final Exam and going away party with host
families.
Saturday, June 9: Free day. (Say good bye to your friends, shop for whatever you did not purchase before or revisit any place you would like to see again before we depart.
Sunday, June 10 – Monday, June
11:
Trip to Seville and
Cordoba.
On the way to Seville we will stop in Cordoba to visit the
mosque and the Royal Palace which is the oldest residence currently in use in
Europe. In Seville we will definitely see a bullfight, a must see in order to
fully understand Spanish culture.
We will visit La Plaza España, el
Alcázar and the Gothic Cathedral.
Tuesday, June 12 – Wednesday, June
13:
Trip to Madrid.
We will take Renfe, a public super fast train from Seville to
Madrid.
Madrid is Spain’s capital and it is called the city that never
sleeps and you will see why. People from Madrid enjoy their lives to the
fullest.
While in Madrid we will visit the Prado Museum, the Royal
Palace, La Plaza Mayor and we will attend a play in La Gran Via. We will
also relax in Madrid’s little cafés enjoying some good tapas.
Thursday, June 14:
Day
trip to Toledo: In Toledo we will visit the Alcázar and El Greco Museum.
Friday, June 15:
Visit to Queen Sofia’s art museum, the Retiro
Park and the Botanical Gardens
Saturday, June 16:
Depart Madrid at 11:15 pm. Arrive in
Raleigh, NC at 7:49 pm.
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