Summer Abroad in Universidad Complutense

MADRID, SPAIN

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Program Description

Experience Spain鈥檚 capital city and surrounding areas through tours, museums and cultural activities while learning about the听 political and social impact of the Spanish Civil War in a European setting. The Wilkes Honors College summer program makes its home in Spain鈥檚 largest and most prestigious university, the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Located in Spain鈥檚 capital city, the program includes tours, museum visits, and other cultural activities in and around Madrid as well as Toledo, Segovia, Granada and Guadix. It will also include a visit to the Valley of the Fallen, Monasterio del Escorial and many other cultural visits. The program offers an interdisciplinary course based on the political and social impact of the Spanish Civil War in a European setting, and the implications of this tragic event in current Spanish society. National and foreign perceptions of the war by Lorca, Hemingway, Orwell, among others, will be combined with films, documentaries, local guest speakers and visits to sites related to the topic.

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2025	January 16, 2025	July 1, 2025	July 31, 2025

See program cost details below for fees and payment deadlines.

Information Sheet
Open to	All academic disciplines. Priority given to Diplomacy Program students until December 1. After December 1, the program will open to WHC students until January 1. After January 1, all 番茄直播students will be reviewed as space permits. All interested students should apply as soon as possible for the interest list regardless of major/campus. Fees will only be collected if there is a spot available on the program.听
Language of Instruction	English for IDS 3932. Spanish for all other course offerings.听
Level of Study	鲍苍诲别谤驳谤补诲耻补迟别听
Credit Offered	番茄直播credits
Program Primary Subject	Spanish Language, History, and Culture
Sponsoring College	Wilkes Honors College
Education Abroad Advisor	Alex Baker听

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Program Course Offerings:

IDS 3932 Honors Spanish Civil War in Retrospect: Loss, Memory and the Past (3 credits)听
SPN 1121听Honors Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II (4 credits)
SPN 2220听Honors Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I (4 credits)
SPN 2240听Honors Intermediate Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
SPW 4957听Honors Spanish Literature and Culture (3 credits)

*Note your courses of interest on your study abroad application in the course section.听
*Additional courses at the host University may be offered on case-by-case basis.

Course Eligibility & Requirements:

Students participating on the program are required to take the IDS 3932 course and one additional course from the offerings listed. Participants will take at least 6 credits.听

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students are required to attend 4 in-person classes on the Wilkes Honors College Jupiter Campus the week before arriving to Madrid. No remote option is available for these mandatory classes. Students must make their own arrangements to attend the in-person classes at the Jupiter campus.听

Monday, June 23: Pre-departure orientation and class, 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, June 24: class 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, June 25: class 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday, June 26: class 9 am - 12 pm

Program Eligibility & Requirement

Must have a 3.0 overall GPA at the time of application
Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
Must be eligible to take 番茄直播courses during the study abroad program term
See Policies & Procedures page for more information

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Faculty Leader Contact: Carmen Ca帽ete Quesada	Education Abroad Contact: Madison McShane
Professor of Spanish, Wilkes Honor College	Director, 番茄直播Education Abroad
Phone number: 561-354-9307	Phone number: 561-297-1080
Email: ccaneteq@fau.edu	Email: mmcshane@fau.edu听听

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Location

Madrid is the capital of Spain. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Spain and it鈥檚 located right at the heart of the country. Madrid is known for its historical buildings, food markets, and the royals. It鈥檚 also known for its renaissance and contemporary art museums, and bustling nightlife.

Housing

Students will stay in shared rooms in a centrally located residence hall.

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Program Cost and Funding

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information听

Students participating on 番茄直播Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid
Program participants may be eligible to apply for the 番茄直播Education Abroad Scholarship
See additional scholarship and funding information here.

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Program Cost

$4,999.00 program fee + tuition for the summer courses/credits required for the program (番茄直播in-state and out-of-state tuition rates apply)

Program fee payment deadlines:听

1ST PAYMENT: 听听听 $2,500.00 due 55 days from application acceptance or by Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (whichever date comes first)
2ND PAYMENT: 听听听$2,490.00 due 75 days from application acceptance or by Thursday, February 27, 2025 (whichever date comes first)

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email. Payments can't be deferred. Plan accordingly.听

Program Fee Includes:

Accommodations from check-in through check-out date听
Meals at the residence
Airport pick-up upon arrival
Group welcome dinner
Madrid city tour
1 month metro card
Visit to the Valley of the Fallen & Monasterio del Escorial
2 night/3 day excursion to Granada and Guadix including transportation, belly dancing class, guided visit to Alhambra, walking tour around Albaicin, Flamenco show, Guadix Museo de las Cuevas, and Cuevas Refugios.
Guest lectures
Excursions to Toledo and Segovia听
Visit to Conde de Orgaz, Segovia Cathedral, and Alcazar with Torre
Visits to Museo del Prado and Reina Sofia
International medical insurance

*Activities and excursions are subject to change if needed by the faculty leader or vendor due to weather, safety, or other unexpeted circumstances. Alternative activities would be scheduled as needed.听

Program Fee Does NOT Include :

International Flight
Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (番茄直播in-state and out-of-state rates apply). 番茄直播academic calendars and tuition fee deadlines can be found HERE.
Some meals on excursions
Personal spending money

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. 听
If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit
Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.听

International Health Insurance

All 番茄直播students participating on an 番茄直播Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory 鈥� Country Information:
U.S. Students Abroad:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
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World Health Organization (WHO):
LGBTQI+ Travel Information:
Travelers with Disabilities:
Women Travelers:
Travel Safety - Race and Ethnicity:

Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.听

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.听
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.

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