Spain: Intercultural Communication & Service Learning

*Please note:  The next time this program will run is Spring/Summer 2021. Details below are subject to change.

Ourense, Spain — This Study Abroad program focuses on building intercultural communication skills and competence for careers in business, health, education and more. Students will live with Spanish host families, experience the diverse language and culture of the region, and engage in discussions on cultural awareness.

Students will participate in a minimum of 20 hours of service learning placements in schools or a medical setting. 

Students will begin their journey in Ourense, located in the beautiful Galicia region of Northern Spain. We will continue our exploration of Spain through field trips to Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, “Old Santiago”, and more. The 3-credit course offered during this program will fulfill General Education requirements, making it attractive to students from any major. This program was designed to be accessible to NCAA student-athletes. There will be ample access to facilities and time for work-outs in order to accommodate training schedules.

Check out the VIDEO from the 2019 trip! 

Questions? Contact Alissa Lane at laneali@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3898

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Faculty-Led
2.0 GPA Required
English Language Requirement

Program Dates and Application Deadline

Spring/Summer 2021

Program Dates: July 19, 2021 - August 10, 2021
Application Deadline: February 1, 2021 (Closed)

Spring/Summer 2022

Estimated Program Dates: May 2022 - June 2022
Application Deadline: February 1, 2022

(3 weeks online followed by 3 weeks in Spain ) 

Courses

ITC 100: Introduction to Intercultural Competence and Communication (3 credits)

Fulfills General Education US Diversity requirement AND

Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Reflection required

Language of Instruction: English

Housing

Host families

Cost and Scholarships

Program Fee: $3,990

Includes

  • Round-trip airfare
  • Accommodation
  • Most meals
  • Field trips and fees
  • All ground transportation
  • Gym access

Other Expenses

  • GVSU Tuition (3 credits = $1,620)
  • Additional meals ($200)
  • Passport ($150)

Total Estimated Cost: $5,960

 

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS:

Students may fund study abroad by using financial aid, scholarships, grants and personal funds. A study abroad adviser can help you create a funding plan.

FACULTY-LED PROGRAM GRANT: (up to $1,500) All degree-seeking students who apply to their faculty-led program by the priority deadline are automatically considered for a grant of up to $1,500 from the Padnos International Center. Students must have a current FAFSA on file to be eligible. No application required.

** STUDENT ATHLETES ** Felix V. and Gladys A. Zukaitis Athletic Scholarship: APPLY NOW: https://gvsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/11325

** STUDENT ATHLETES ** Student-athlete Study Abroad Scholarship APPLY NOW:  https://gvsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/13392

James F. and Virginia L. Goode Global Programs Scholarship: The purpose of the scholarship is to reduce the financial pressure on students and their families and make a Grand Valley education accessible to students from all backgrounds. This need-based scholarship will ensure that financial need does not become a barrier to intellectual and personal growth for students planning to study abroad. MyScholarships: APPLY NOW

Visit www.gvsu.edu/studyabroad/scholarships for additional information on grants and scholarships.

Eligibility

Open to all majors. 2.0 GPA required.

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US State Department Information

The first step to an international trip is to read our Traveler’s Checklist to find out things to consider before you go. Pay special attention to our safety and security information and assess for yourself the risk of traveling to a particular country or region.  Some U.S. citizens with special considerations – such as students, women, and LGBTI travelers – may face additional challenges when abroad.  If you do decide to travel, make a plan for what to do if something goes wrong overseas. 

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Contact Information

Spring/Summer 2021
Alissa Lane
Program Director
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu
Spring/Summer 2022
Alissa Lane
Program Director
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu

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