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
Gabriel Guilléngagui l [email protected]
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
These pictures were taken by UC Davis students in Madrid!
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([email protected])
Professor Cristina Martinez-Carazo, Spanish Department ([email protected])
Gabriel Guillen, Spanish Department teaching assistant ([email protected])
Marcie Kirk-Holland, Internship and Career Center ([email protected])
ACCENT Madrid, http://accentintl.com/cities/madrid
IMPORTANT CONTACTS