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• Summer 2013
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Program Overview

In an increasingly globalized economy, international experience in a professional setting is becoming more and more valuable. This summer in Seville you can increase your Spanish business vocabulary, immerse yourself in a foreign setting, and gain practical experience on the job.

Through challenging coursework, language training, homestays, company visits, and a for-credit internship, studying abroad in Seville offers you unparalleled insight into international business and a unique intercultural experience.

Study abroad in Seville and you will:

• Improve your Spanish language, public speaking, and business writing skills
• Gain practical experience and cultural insight working in a foreign company through a for-credit internship
• Enjoy Seville, a vibrant and bustling city and the commercial hub of Andalusia
• Spend three days in Morocco, visiting local and European companies, for a firsthand look at its business environment
• Participate in excursions to sites of cultural importance, such as Granada, Cordoba, Carmona, and Itálica

The CIEE Difference

Coursework

Use a two-week intensive Spanish course to build vocabulary and language skills essential to the fields of business and economics. For the next six week, you’ll utilize those skills while interning full-time with a Spanish company, giving you hands-on exposure and experience in an international work environment.

Culture

Enjoy a number of field trips and excursions to points of interest in and around Seville and Andalusia. Excursions may include visits to such sites as Huelva, Córdoba, Carmona, Cádiz, and Itálica. Weekly activities include visits to sites around Seville, cooking classes, and hiking.

The study abroad program also includes a three–day guided visit to Morocco, where you’ll experience the cultural, economic, religious, and social differences between your host country and this developing North African country. While in Morocco, take part in a cultural and language exchange with business students from the EcoleNationale de Commerce et de Gestion in Tangiers, and visit Moroccan businesses involved in exporting to the U.S. and European Union.

Dates, Deadlines & Fees

We want to make sure you get the most out of your experience when you study abroad with CIEE, which is why we offer the most inclusions in our fees.

• Tuition and housing
• Pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet
• Full-time program leadership and support
• Field trips and cultural activities
• CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits

Please note, program dates are subject to change. Please contact your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor before purchasing airfare. Click the button to view more detailed information about dates and fees.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Costs

Summer 2013 (8 wks)

04/01/2013

05/16/2013

07/13/2013

$7,850

Program Date Notes

Program Fees

In addition to the items outlined below, the CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Participation Confirmation *

$300

Educational Costs **

$5,748

Housing ***

$1,700

Insurance

$102

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes all meals

Estimated Additional Costs

International Airfare *

$1,250

Local Transportation

$200

Books & Supplies

$100

Personal expenses

$1,000

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

Summer 2014

04/01/2014

to be announced

to be announced

Program Date Notes

Program Fees

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

Estimated Additional Costs

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

Eligibility

• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Recommended Credit

Total recommended credit for the Internship program is 6 semester/9 quarter hours.

The Business Internship has 135 contact hours and the Spanish for Students of Business has 45 contact hours.

Program Requirements

Students are required to take Spanish for Students of Business and the Business Internship.

About The City

Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious Barber of Seville and the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.

Meet The Staff

Virginia Neira

Virgina Neira is a native sevillana and received her B.A. in English from the Universidad de Sevilla. She began working for CIEE during program orientations and joined the Business and Society study abroad program in 2006 as Program Assistant. Virginia has participated in a staff exchange with Indiana University.

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Participating in an internship in a foreign country is a great way to gain valuable work experience, to enrich your resume, and to obtain or improve professional skills such as giving formal presentations, public speaking, and business writing in the Spanish language. This rewarding academic program, together with an enriching cultural experience in Seville—the heart of Andalusia—creates a memorable student experience.

— Virginia Neira, Resident Coordinator

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Maritheresa Frain

Dr. Maritheresa Frain is the Director of the CIEE Study Center in Seville. She completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also the Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.

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Jaime Ramirez

Jamie Ramírez, Resident Director, was born in Seville and earned his B.A. from the Universidad de Sevilla in Business Administration. He earned an M.B.A. at the Instituto Internacional San Telmo and has participated in staff exchanges with Georgetown University and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Jaime has been with CIEE since 2004and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Work and Organizational Psychology.

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Where You'll Study

The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully renovated Sevillano palace built in 1725. It is centrally located close to the Puerta de la Carne, and a 10-minute walk from the main Universidad de Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). CIEE student services and administration are housed here. In addition, CIEE professors have offices in the center, so that students may speak with them privately about issues related to their progress in class.

Housing & Meals

Housing, all meals, and laundry privileges are included for study abroad students living in Spanish-speaking private homes. Students may live alone or they may choose to be placed with another student, each in their own room. Living in a homestay is the best way to improve language skills and feel a part of the local culture. Given the size of the city, all students should expect to use public transportation to commute from their place of residence to their classes.

Orientations

The mandatory orientation session, conducted in Seville at the beginning of the program, introduces you to the country, culture, and academic program, as well as provides practical information about living in Spain. It includes both structured activities and independent sightseeing. Ongoing support is provided by CIEE staff on an individual and group basis throughout the program.

Internet

You are encouraged to bring a wireless-enabled laptop. All homestays have internet access and the CIEE Study Center has a wirless connection. You'll be allowed to use the computers at the CIEE Study Center, but for academic purposes only.

Academics

The Internship program offers a unique opportunity for study abroad students to increase their business vocabulary, immerse themselves—both linguistically and professionally—in a foreign setting, and gain practical experience on the job. The Internship program incorporates an intensive Spanish for Students of Business course, which increases the student’s business vocabulary and conversational skills, as well as an internship at a local Spanish company. For the internship, students complete 100 hours of on-site work. They also conduct a research project and participate in weekly seminars, which involve training in public speaking and leadership.

Online Placement Exam

Prior to departure for Seville, all students are required to take a CIEE online placement exam during the scheduled exam period in mid-April. The purpose of this exam is to determine the student’s proficiency in Spanish, ensuring that they are placed in the appropriate level language course. Students should take this exam seriously, as placement in an upper level course depends upon a high online placement exam score.

Academic Culture

The study abroad program offers students the opportunity to develop both their professional profile and Spanish language skills. Through a combination of coursework and related lectures, students have an unparalleled opportunity to observe, and even participate in, Spain’s economy and business management practices. Students are expected to speak Spanish at all times in class, at their place of residence, and with fellow students.

While extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute greatly to the student’s overall European experience, attendance in class and at required events is mandatory. Early departure for, or late return from, the weekend is not allowed. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start or upon completion of the program.

Nature of Classes

Spanish classes are with other CIEE study abroad students only. The internship places students with local Spanish businesses.

CIEE Community Language Commitment

Students take part in the CIEE Community Language Commitment by speaking Spanish at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters a learning community that contributes to both Spanish language proficiency and understanding of Spanish society.

Grading System

Final grades for the Internship program are based on completion of the 100 work hours; an evaluation by the internship sponsor; seminar attendance and participation; and completion of a professional journal, report, and presentation. Attendance is mandatory, and unexcused absences are reflected in the participant’s final grade. Class attendance and participation is essential.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Faculty

Courses are taught by professionals from the business community and the CIEE Study Center in Seville.

Course Description

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