ISU on the Mediterranean
Summer in Valencia, Spain
Summer in Valencia, Spain
Program Overview
The ISU on the Mediterranean summer program will take place in the sunny coastal city of Valencia, Spain. Valencia is a part of Spain’s world-renowned Costa Blanca (White Coast)—a coastal community with a wide stretches of white sandy beaches surrounded by mountainous terrain and green orchards that provides an exceptional location for a summer program. Valencia offers thriving industries that include tourism, citrus fruits, garden produce, manufacturing, shipping and fishing. The city boasts a natural harbor, a stunning sailing pastime, major festivals, and a special urban life mixed with the laid-back living of the Mediterranean. As host of the America’s Cup Sailing Championship series in 2007, and again in 2009, Valencia offers students a chance to learn about the world’s most important sailing competition. Valencia also is known for a wide variety of entertainment possibilities, including a lively night life, spectacular beaches and numerous water sports which you will experience first hand during your stay. Valencia’s major train stations and airport allow students easy access to destinations throughout Spain and Europe. Read Professor Steve Rodermel's article from the Des Moines Register.
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The Program at a Glance
Quick Facts
When: May 28-July 11, 2010 Country: Spain City: Valencia Host Institution: Universidad de Valencia Program Length: 6 weeks Credits: 6-9 |
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Courses: Spanish (100-500 levels), Biology 394 (International Programs in Biology), Marketing 448 (International Marketing), Marketing 490 (Independent Study), Management 367 (International Entrepreneurship) and Industrial Engineering 305 (Engineering Economic Principles; IE 305 can be used as Finance 301 in some cases). All courses are for students participating in this program and are either taught or supervised by ISU faculty. Language of Instruction: Spanish & English Estimated Cost: Program fee for 2010 is estimated at $4095.00 Program Fee Includes: home stay with a Spanish family (with another ISU student), university of Valencia instruction (transfer credit), class space, and management; 3-day guided tour of Madrid; 2-day guided tour of Toledo, El Escorial, Segovia; roundtrip bus transportation from Madrid to Valencia and on all excursions; museum and historical site visits; pre-departure sessions and materials. Activities organized by the university also available including cooking, dance and water sports such as sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, etc. Additional Expenses: airfare, some books, and spending money. Optional activities provided by the University of Valencia. Scholarships and Financial Aid: most scholarships and financial aid apply. Talk with your scholarship administrator or representatives from the Financial Aid Office. Application Deadline: March 1st (or first working day after) |
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