UC Davis Quarter Abroad, Spain: Info Session Slides

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Spain...the very name conjures magical images of sun-drenched beaches, Moorish castles and a rich cultural and artistic heritage. So why not study in Spain's capital city and great cosmopolitan metropolis? When you study abroad in Madrid, you'll walk through history itself, down stoned-paved streets and past countless flowering balconies of the 18th century buildings before arriving in Madrid's city center, famous for tapas, shopping and entertainment. The unique spirit of Madrid is both serene and lively, making it a captivating place to learn Spanish and intern in the career field of your choice... http://studyabroad.ucdavis.edu

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Madrid, Spain

UC DAVIS QUARTER ABROADSPRING 2014

…& Barcelona

Christina Siracusa Program Coordinator

& AdvisorUC Davis, EAC

Victor Gonzalez ACCENT Madrid Study

Center Director

QA MADRID, SPRING 2014

• Introductions• Who is ACCENT International?• Why Madrid?• ACCENT Madrid Center• Program Information

– Program Dates– Housing– Courses– Internship Placements– Excursions– Program Costs

• Application Process & Deadlines• Q & A

AGENDA

Professor Cristina Martínez-Carazocmmartinezcarazo@ucdavis.edu

FACULTY LEADER

Gabriel Guilléngagui l len@ucdavis.edu

Spanish Instructor and former Coordinator for the Middlebury Col lege in Madrid program

TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Provider for this custom designed Study Abroad program• Partners with UC Davis• Located in heart of Madrid

• Madrid ACCENT Study Center off ers • Libraries, classrooms, audio-visual equipment, wireless Internet,

computer labs

• Cntrally-located, fully furnished apartments and homestays in Madrid.

• Focus on Safety and Security• ACCENT has close ties to the U.S. State Department and constantly

monitors overseas situations. • ACCENT staff keep track of student’s independent travel.

WHO IS ACCENT INTERNATIONAL?

• Information and resource center • pick up mail• use the Internet

• Access to extensive resources at the Instituto

Internacional located just across the street. 

ACCENT MADRID STUDY CENTER

INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL

INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL

Enrollment period: September 26- December 6, 2013*

Travel Award Deadline: December 6, 2013**

*Enrollment is on fi rst-completed, fi rst- reserved basis.

**Financial Aid applies.

PROGRAM DATES:MARCH 31 – JUNE 6 , 2014

• Spring Quarter Program led by a UC Davis Faculty member

• Courses & credits towards completion of degree

• Internships in select areas

• Excursions exclusively planned for UC Davis Students

Explore a cosmopolitan city!

THE MADRID EXPERIENCE

Apartments

-Double and single rooms available

-Live with other UC Davis students

Homestay

-Includes breakfast and dinner daily

-Excellent way to get immersed into Spanish culture and practice the language

HOUSING

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Best subway in the world

AVE: Bullet train

20 euro metro pass to get around Madrid for internships and class

Track 1 (19–20 units)

SPA 1S Elementary (5 units)

SPA 2S Elementary (5 units)

SPA 3S Elementary (5 units)

SPA 192 I (1 unit opt ional)

Track 2 (16-17 units)

SPA 100S Spanish Li terature (4 units)

SPA 143 Spanish Art

(4 units) SPA 148S Spanish

Cinema (4 units) SPA 192 I

(1 unit opt ional)

COURSES AND CREDITS

SPN 141 Spanish culture and civilization (4 units taught in English) )

Track 1 -No prerequisites

Track 2 - SPA 24

Internship track - SPA 24

Eligibility: 2.00 GPA & Good Academic Standing

PREREQUISITES

Tracks 1 and 2: Optional internship Teaching assistant in a local elementary school

Possibly other f ields too

3 hours per week for 9 weeks P/NP grading

A l imited number of posi t ions are avai lable.

1 UNIT INTERNSHIP

ACCENT will provide internship placements in Madrid.

SPN 141 - Spanish cul ture and civi l izat ion (Engl ish) (4 units) grade

SPN 198 - Learning Through Internships: The Spanish Workplace (5 units)

SPN 192I - Spanish workplace course (5 units)

-18 hours/week in a field related to your area of interest.

15 units total

INTERNSHIP TRACK

• Fi lm Distr ibut ion & Production Company• Motion Graphics Animation Studio• Non-prof i t Organizat ions

• Prostitution & Human Trafficking• Immigrant Linguistic Integration• Educational Association

• Social Media and Analyt ics Company• Environmental & Conservation Foundation• European Think Tank• International Consult ing Firm• Semi-private Cathol ic School• Graphic Design Studio• Genetic Diagnostics Research Center

INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

MADRID’S BALCONIES

MADRID: EXCURSIONS

BARRIOS: CHUECA, MALASAÑA, LAVAPIÉS, SALAMANCA….

Barcelona: Students wil l spend 3 days in this beautiful city.

ACCENT, the host institut ion, wil l plan various events …sports, bullr ing t ickets, cultural events, walking tours, and museum visits.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE…

VISITING MADRID MUSEUMS

One of the most important museums in the world

EL MUSEO DEL PRADO

THE REINA SOFÍA MUSEUM…

El Guernica and much more…

EL RETIRO PARK

Our Central Park

EL RASTRO MARKET

…Madrid has the most important bullring in the world: Las Ventas

THE BULL

Concerts, tennis matches, etc.

IT IS NOT ONLY A BULL

TOROS & FLAMENCO

Many young Spaniardsdon‘t know or don’tlike flamenco & bullfighting

But it is still part ofthe culture, particularly in the south of Spain

LOTS OF FREE EVENTS…

http://www.esmadrid.com/es/gratis-madrid

CAFÉ CON LECHE Y PINCHO DE TORTILLA

What else do you need????

…AND, OF COURSE, SOCCER

Program includes: 15 - 19 Quarter Credits UCD Spring Tuition International Internship Accommodations in apartment or with a host family Breakfast & Dinner (with host family only) Excursions including Barcelona Arrival reception & pre-departure celebration Metro card worth 20 Euros for internship mobility Medical & Travel Insurance 24/7 on-site support

Total Program Cost: $10,906.88 includes CA resident tuition (See QA Spain website for estimated additional expenses.

Financial Aid applies; your award may be adjusted according to the cost of the program.

UC DAVIS SPRING QUARTER PROGRAM COSTS

Meals $1400 Incidentals/books, etc. $800Roundtrip airfare to Madrid $1300Estimated Total Personal Expenses Per Student 

$3,500

Estimated Total Cost Per Student  $10,906.88(Fees charged by UC Davis plus estimated personal expenses)

$14,406.88

ESTIMATED PERSONAL EXPENSES

Program Requirements: 2.0 Overall GPA Complete application materials Deadline for UC Davis materials is December 6th

Application Process: Internship track materials are due by mid-November

Students must apply through the UC Davis Education Abroad Center by Dec. 6th Deadline!

Complete Accent Application materials Internship Application Personal Statement Resume Unoffi cial transcript Recommendation Letters will help with “placeability”

APPLICATION PROCESS

Christina Siracusa, Program Coordinator & Advisor(casiracusa@ucdavis.edu)

Professor Cristina Martinez-Carazo, Spanish Department (cmmartinezcarazo@ucdavis.edu)

Gabriel Guillen, Spanish Department teaching assistant (gaguillen@ucdavis.edu)

Marcie Kirk-Holland, Internship and Career Center (makirk@ucdavis.edu)

ACCENT Madrid, http://accentintl.com/cities/madrid

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

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