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Program Overview (check out the Quick Facts, below)

The ISU on the Mediterranean summer program takes 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 summer festivals, and a special urban life mixed with the laid-back living of the Mediterranean. Valencia's Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture in the old quarter matches well with the sheek ultra modern structures of Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts and Sciences. As host of the America’s Cup Sailing Championship series in 2007 and 2010 - as well as the home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe (each June) - Valencia offers students a chance to learn about the world’s most important sailing and race competitions. 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. The city's major high speed rail station and busy airport allow students easy access to destinations throughout Spain and Europe.

About the Program

What makes the ISU on the Mediterranean program the largest study abroad program at Iowa State? Is it the quality academic experience provided by world-class professors or living with a Spanish host family and perfecting your language skills? This link details why the ISU on the Mediterranean program is one of the best. Click here for upcoming upcoming information sessions.

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is March 1 (or the first working day after) and you can apply immediately through ISUAbroad, the Iowa State portal for all program information and applications. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but early application is recommended since the program fills quickly! Click below to accesss ISUAbroad and get started today! For questions, contact one of the directors.

For Accepted Students

For students already accepted into the program, this page contains information on upcoming orientation sessions and their contents, how to get a passport or student visa, when to arrive for the program and where the meeting point it, how to set up a budget, and helpful hints for packing and traveling. Follow us on...

Program Dates

The expected program dates for 2013 are May 24-July 7. This Google Calendar link will provide you with the expected dates for class days, planned excursions, optional activities, biology and business field work, and other program activities. Calendar

Why Study on this Program

International experience is more important than ever. Become not only bilingual and bicultural, but achieve a level of global understanding related to Europe and the world not available in the U.S. that will make you marketable for the best jobs!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Helpful Links

Check our FAQs for commonly-asked questions. If you want to know about travel to or around Spain and Europe, learn more about Spanish culture, or about different program amenities, check out the Helpful Links, too.

The Program at a Glance

Quick Facts
When: May 24-July 7, 2013
Where: Valencia, Spain
Host: Universidad de Valencia
Program Length: 6 weeks
Language of Instruction: Spanish & English
Credits: 6-9
Courses:
- Spanish (100-500 levels)
- Biology 394 (International Programs in Biology--field work and lab work options)
- International Studies 235 (Intro. to International Studies)
- Management 367 (International Entrepreneurship)
- Industrial Engineering 305 (Engineering Economic Principles) IE 305 can be accepted as Finance 301 in some cases and with Finance Department permission

All courses are for students participating in this program and are either taught or supervised by ISU faculty.

 


Application Deadline: March 1st (or first working day after)
Estimated Cost: approx. $3995.00 for 2013
Program Fee Includes: home stay with a Spanish family (with another ISU student) and full room and board, university of Valencia instruction (transfer credit), class space, and management; 3-day guided tour of Madrid; 3-day guided tour of Toledo, El Escorial, Segovia; roundtrip bus transportation from Madrid to Valencia and on all guided excursions; museum and historical site visits; visit to the City of Arts & Sciences; pre-departure sessions and materials; airport shuttle pick-up and drop-off. Optional activities organized by program affiliates ninclude cooking, dance, sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, etc.
Additional Expenses: A one-time $350 Study Abroad Center fee; airfare, some books, train/metro pass, and spending money. Optional activities provided by affiliates.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: most scholarships and financial aid apply. Talk with your scholarship administrator or representatives from the Financial Aid Office.

Contact Information

Program Advisor
Nancy Guthrie
3224 Memorial Union
(515) 294-6792
nguthrie@iastate.edu

 

Program Directors
Dr. Chad M. Gasta
3102 J Pearson Hall
(515) 294-0918
spain@iastate.edu

Dr. Julia Domínguez
3118 D Pearson Hall
(515) 294-8749
spain@iastate.edu

Dr. Cristina Pardo
3118 A Pearson Hall
(515) 294-2134
spain@iastate.edu