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IU East's Spring 2022 Study Abroad Program in Spain

IU is closely monitoring the evolution of the pandemic in both Spain and the US. As a result, the travel component of the course (in May-June) will be pending approval until we get closer to the travel date. Please read IU's official statement regarding study abroad programs and the pandemic Links to an external site. (the August 31, 2021 statement).

Description
The program is divided into two phases:
1) an 8-day trip throughout Spain to visit Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona with a tour company and
2) a 2-week stay in Barcelona where students will take Spanish classes daily and live with families (homestays).

Details

Travel dates: May 19-June 12, 2022 (tentative)
(NB: If you're planning to attend the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 13, please let me know)
Semester: Spring 2022
Online Course: SPAN-S411 -- Spain: The Cultural Context (taught by Prof. Simon)
Minimum pre-requisite: SPAN-S250 (Recommended pre-requisite: SPAN-S250 + one 300/400-level course in Spanish)
Minimum GPA: 2.75 (or consent of instructors)

Informational Meeting
Click here to watch the recording of the Sept. 24 meeting Links to an external site..

Details of Program Fee

		Cost
a.	Transportation Public Transport (in Barcelona and not included in third-party company fee on Madrid to Barcelona trip): $100 Airfare (~$1600) [not included in third-party tour company]	$1700
	Total Transportation:
b.	Lodging AND Language Classes (for the 2-week stay in Barcelona) Average cost: $1000 (for the 2 weeks) Type of accommodation (e.g., hotel): homestays in a single room / half board	$1000
	Total Lodging & Language Classes:
c.	Miscellaneous Insurance ($35) Excursions and additional entrances fees in/around Barcelona ($200) Tips ($55) One Spanish meal / day during 8-day trip from Madrid to Barcelona (i.e., $20 x 8 days = $160)	$450
	Total Miscellaneous:
d.	Third-party Company Fee (Prométour) (for 8-day trip from Madrid to Barcelona) Accommodation – multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) in quality 3-star hotels Breakfasts All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions Service of a professional Tour Director	$2100
	Total third-party company fee:
	Estimated Total Cost:	$5250.00

NB: Do NOT include in the calculation: IU East tuition, books, personal expenses, and optional activities.

Financial Support

Scholarship	Amount	Internal or external?	competitive or not?
Academic Affairs (i.e., campus)	$2,000	Internal	Non-competitive (all IUE students enrolled receive it)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences	$1,300	Internal	Non-competitive (all IUE students enrolled receive it)
Eleanor Turk International Studies Scholarship	amount varies	Internal	Competitive
Short-term Study Abroad Scholarship	$350	Internal	Competitive
Allmayer-Williams Scholarships	$500	Internal	Competitive
Kathleen A Sideli Scholarship	$250	Internal	Competitive
Jorgensen Study Abroad Scholarship	$500	Internal	Competitive
Bradley C. Wheeler Study Abroad Scholarship	$500	Internal	Competitive
Gilman Scholarship^[2] or Gilman-McCain Scholarship^[3]	up to $5,000	External	Competitive

^[2] For the Gilman scholarship Links to an external site., you need to be a Pell Grant recipient and a US citizen to apply.

^[3] For the Gilman-McCain scholarship Links to an external site., you need to be a dependent child of an active duty military member and a US citizen to apply.

Why should you apply for the Gilman and Gilman-McCain scholarships?
Please click here to find out.

Procedure to Apply and Enroll

Date
On a first come, first served basis after the Friday, Sept. 24 meeting ^[4]	Deposit $50 fee (non-refundable)^[5] into the “HSS Student Travel” account Call (or go to) IU East’s Bursar’s Office: 765-973-8345 Deposit the money into the “HSS Student Travel” account: #23 686 05 Keep a copy of the deposit confirmation for your records Email Prof. Simon (jjsimon@iue.edu): -- A PDF (or screenshot or photo) of the deposit confirmation -- A letter of intent (see details below)
Monday, Nov. 1	Acceptance letter sent to selected participants (upon receiving this letter, you’ll be allowed to register for SPAN-S411)
Wednesday, Jan. 12	Deposit $500 (of your own money) into the “HSS Student Travel” account ^[6]
Mid-March ^[7]	Final Payment is due [The amount will depend on final cost of program and final amounts of non-competitive scholarships]

^[4] Maximum number of participants is 10.

^[5] It will be refundable only if for some reason you are not being selected for the program, but not if you change your mind.

^[6] This money will be refunded if the trip cannot take place because of the COVID situation.

^[7] This is a tentative date.

Letter of Intent

This letter needs to include:

Your first & last name, email, Student ID#
Two references (i.e., name and contact information of an IU East full-time instructor we could contact if need be)

Points to address in the letter:

Why do you want to study abroad?
What would be the benefits of this study abroad?
Why do you want to go to Spain?
How will this study abroad program contribute to your overall academic/career goals?
What would be the anticipated long-term effect of this study abroad program on your study and/or career plans?
See also Short-term Study Abroad Scholarship Download Short-term Study Abroad Scholarship criteria that apply (i.e., criterion 4)

More information
For more information, please contact Prof. Julien Simon at jjsimon@iue.edu.

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