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Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students at the intermediate Spanish language level with an interest in improving their Spanish language skills and learning about Spanish culture.

Program Snapshot

  • Designed for Spanish majors and minors with an intermediate language level
  • Extensive field trips and excursions, including a trip to Morocco as part of the course Advanced Language Skills and Conversation
  • Writing center and tutorials, Tertulia lecture series, personal development workshops, a conversation exchange, student-run publication, and volunteer opportunities
  • Homestay provides cultural and linguistic integration

 

Subject Areas

  • Art
  • Film Studies
  • History
  • Literature
  • Spanish Culture
  • Spanish Language

About Seville

Capital of Andalusia, Sevilla 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 there, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Sevilla is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Sevilla offers amazing cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.

CIEE Study Center
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 is about 10 minutes on foot from the main Universidad de Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE student services, and CIEE administration. CIEE professors also have an office in the Study Center, so that students may speak with them privately about issues related to their progress in class.

Where You'll Study

Universidad de Sevilla

Since its establishment in the 16th Century, the Universidad de Sevilla has been one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning. The schools of business, communications, economics, engineering, geography and history, law, labor sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, philology, philosophy, psychology, and its many departments and institutes, serve the educational needs of Spain’s most populous region. In total, the Universidad de Sevilla is the educational center for some 60,000 students.

Thoughts From Abroad

Espero que cuando vengas a Sevilla, empieces a desenvolverte por esta ciudad milenaria con la misma facilidad con la que lo hicieron los pueblos de la antigüedad: los Tartessos, los romanos en su larga estancia aquí, y los musulmanes y cristianos que pelearon por esta tierra como si de su propia casa se tratara. Porque en Sevilla es fácil sentirse como en casa, ya que a pesar de ser de una gran riqueza monumental y artística, es al mismo tiempo un lugar cercano, acogedor y familiar.

— Luisa Rodríguez, Resident Coordinator

Staff Bios

Luisa Rodríguez, Resident Coordinator,  is a native sevillana who has worked with the CIEE Language and Society program for 18 years. She is currently pursing studies in cross-cultural management and communication.

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. Dr. Frain teaches at the Centro de Estudios Extranjeros of the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.

CIEE students in Sevilleare assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Álvarez, Student Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant; Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement Test Coordinator; and Helena Andrés and Jorge Rodríguez, Receptionists.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15-16 semester/22.5-24 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall 2.75 GPA
  • 3-4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Fall 20099/10/2009 - 12/18/2009
Spring 20101/21/2010 - 5/14/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Spring 201010/15/2009

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Duration

Fall 200915 weeks
mid-September - mid-December
Spring 201018 weeks
late January - mid-May

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $12,000
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    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 below.

    Housing and Meals$3,900
    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,026
    Total$12,000

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below 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.

    Local Transportation$250
    Personal Expenses$2,700
    Books and Supplies$150
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$5,050


  • Spring 2010 $12,200
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    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 below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,526
    Housing and Meals$3,600
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$12,200

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below 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.

    Personal Expenses$2,700
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$250
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Visa Fee$100
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Total$5,050


Scholarship Information

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