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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
Faculty-Led
2.0 GPA Required
English Language Requirement
Program Dates and Application Deadline
Spring/Summer 2020
Program Dates: May 30, 2020 - June 21, 2020
Application Deadline: February 10, 2020
(Closed)
Spring/Summer 2021
Estimated Program Dates: May 2021 - June 2021
Application Deadline: February 1, 2021 (Opens August 1, 2020)
(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)
- ISIC card ($28 - optional)
Total Estimated Cost: $5,988
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.
Already Applied
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US State Department Information
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Contact Information
Spring/Summer 2020
Alissa Lane
Program Assistant
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu
Mike Vrooman
Program Director
vroomanm@gvsu.edu
Alissa Lane
Program Assistant
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu
Mike Vrooman
Program Director
vroomanm@gvsu.edu
Spring/Summer 2021
Alissa Lane
Program Director
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu
Alissa Lane
Program Director
laneali@gvsu.edu
Sandra Miller
Program Director
millers@gvsu.edu
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