Spanish IV & Spanish Conversation in Barcelona, Spain
Study Spanish in beautiful Spain!
INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
6:00pm
HIGHLAND BUSINESS CENTER #215
For more information, call or e-mail Giancarlo Taylor at 512-223-7689/ gtaylor2@austincc.edu
Flyer
Information Packet
Deadline to Apply
February 17th, 2009. First-come, first-served acceptance.
Application
Click here to download an application.
Course
Spanish IV (SPAN 2312)
Spanish Conversation (SPAN 1300)
Prerequisite
Spanish III (SPAN 2311) or credit by examination
Dates
July 8-17 in Austin, July 18-August 18 in Barcelona
Passport
Apply for your passport immediately. Do not procrastinate.
Program Fee
$2,970 + $250 currency devaluation deposit
| Program Fee Includes |
| Pre-departure orientation and free Spanish prep class |
| Host institution facility fees |
| Airport welcome and transfer |
| Accommodations in student apartments |
| Guided tour of Barcelona |
| On-site orientation |
| On-site Coordinator |
| Medical insurance (Spain and other European countries coverage) |
| Guided tour of Figueres Dali Museum |
| Girona and Costa Brava Roman Ruins Tour |
| General fee (covers some instructor expenses) |
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| Program Fee Does Not Include |
| Round trip airfare ($1300 average price) |
| Meals |
| ACC Tuition, Books ($312, $50) |
| Personal expenses |
Airport Welcome and Transfer
The onsite coordinator will greet students and instructor at the airport and take them to their accommodations. The coordinator will briefly orient students to their neighborhood.
On-site Orientation
-Orientation introduces students to the city, culture, and academic life. Topics such as getting around Barcelona, exchanging money, safety, learning and practicing Spanish and meeting locals are covered.
-A walking tour of Barcelona with an experience tour guide will be part of the orientation. Students will learn about the history of Barcelona. The tour requires 3-4 hours of walking.
Medical Insurance
Students will have coverage while in Spain and should they choose to travel to other parts of Europe, through the provider CMI.
Click here for an explanation of benefits
Metro Pass (T-Mes)
Available for 50 euro. Unlimited travel on public transportation. The pass is good for 30 days.
Figueres Dali Museum Tour
-Saturday day trip to Figueres, with a guide who will teach students about the life and art of Dali. Figueres is the hometown of Dali.
-Transportation and guide are included
Girona and Costa Brava Roman Ruins Tour
Satruday: Barcelona to Girona
-Tour of Girona: Jewish quarter, Roman ruins and bath
-Free time in the afternoon in Girona
-Travel to L'Escala on the costa Brava
-Hotel in L'escala
Sunday:
Empuries Ruins
-Tour Empuries ruins
-Free time at the beach
-Return to BCN in the evening
-Transportation, guide, and hotel are included
Flight
Students will make their own flight arrangements. Students must be in the arrival city on a specific date, to be eligible for the airport transfer (date TBD).
Accommodations
-Students will stay in shared apartments and have access to fully-equipped kitchens.
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Students will have private rooms with desks, and share common areas with other ACC students. -Students will be assigned to apartments based on gender.
-There are 3-5 rooms per apartment.
-There is a laundry facility on the premises.
-Apartments do not have air condition. (This is common in Europe).
-Utlitlies, WIFI, and weekly maid service are included.
Meals
Meals are not included in the program fee.
For more information, please contact Giancarlo Taylor at gtaylor@austincc.edu
