MADRID, SPAIN

Summer Abroad in Universidad Complutense

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Program Description

Experience Spain’s capital city and surrounding areas through tours, museums and cultural activities while learning about the political and social impact of the Spanish Civil War in a European setting. The Wilkes Honors College summer program makes its home in Spain’s largest and most prestigious university, the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Located in Spain’s capital city, the program includes tours, museum visits, and other cultural activities in and around Madrid as well as Toledo, Segovia and Granada. It will also include a visit to the Valley of the Fallen & Monasterio del Escorial. 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.

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FACULTY-LED APPLICATION

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2024	February 1, 2024	2024	J2024

See program cost details below for fees and payment deadlines.

Information Sheet
Open to	All academic disciplines. Priority given to WHC students until December 15. After December 15, all FAU students will be reviewed as space permits. All interested students should apply as soon as possible regardless of major/campus. Non-WHC students will be placed on an interest list and reviewed after December 15.
Language of Instruction	English
Level of Study	Undergraduate
Credit Offered	FAU credits
Program Primary Subject	Spanish Language, History, and Culture
Sponsoring College	Wilkes Honors College
Education Abroad Advisor	Brendan Richardson

Program Course Offerings:

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

*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.

Students will be required to attend 3 in-person classes on the Honors College Jupiter Campus the week before arriving to Madrid. These will take place on the Jupiter campus in SR building, room 272 on:
Friday, June 24: faculty hosted pre-departure meeting from 9:00 - 11:00 am and IDS 3932 course from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, June 27: IDS 3932 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, June 28: IDS 3932 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Program Eligibility & Requirements

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 FAU courses during the study abroad program term
See Policies & Procedures page for more information

COVID-19 Statement

Important Information for Study Abroad

The host country or host provider may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate on this program. FAU does not have control over the requirements of a foreign government or other organization. Students should not participate in this program unless they have reviewed and are willing to comply with the public health requirements of the host country or provider. Failure to comply with such requirements may mean you will be denied boarding of your flight, entry into country at immigration abroad, housing, and/or access to public spaces in-country. Please note, as this is not an FAU requirement, FAU is not responsible for verifying your vaccination status prior to travel. If you commit to this program and later withdraw due to vaccination status or other public health requirements of the host country or host provider, you will be subject to financial penalties as described by your terms and conditions.

Students may be required to quarantine once they have arrived to a study abroad destination or isolate if they become ill. If the host country or provider requires travelers to quarantine upon arrival to the host country or isolate at any time, students will be financially responsible for the isolation or quarantine period and must complete this prior to the program start date/check-in. Students must be able to begin program participation by the program start date/check-in. It is the student’s responsibility to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where they are traveling, and to factor those requirements into their travel arrangements and budget.

Faculty Leader Contact: Carmen Cañete Quesada	Education Abroad Contact: Brendan Richardson
Associate Professor of Spanish, Wilkes Honor College	Assisstant Director, FAU Education Abroad
Phone number: 561-799-8674	Phone number: 561-297-3227
Email: ccaneteq@fau.edu	Email: brichardson@fau.edu

Location

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

Housing

Students will stay in a residence hall, Residence Benito Pérez Galdós

Program Cost and Funding

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

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

Program Cost

$4,100 program fee + tuition for the summer courses/credits required for the program (FAU in-state and out-of-state tuition rates apply)

Program cost payment deadlines:

First program fee payment due on Wednesday, February 16, 2022: $2,500.00
Second (final) program fee payment due on Friday, March 11, 2022: $1,600.00

All approved participants will be sent the link to pay online 10 days prior to the payment deadline. Plan accordingly.

Program Fee Includes:

Accommodations from check-in through check-out date in Residence Benito Perez Galdos
Meals at the residence
Airport pick-up upon arrival
Group welcome dinner
Madrid city tour
1 month metro card
International medical insurance
Visit to the Valley of the Fallen & Monasterio del Escorial
Excursions to Segovia, Toledo, & Granada
Guest lectures

Program Fee Does Not Include :

International Flight
Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
Some meals on excursions
Personal spending money
COVID-19 testing related to travel (entry or exit requirements)

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

International health and travel insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU 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.

COVID-19

Students may be required to quarantine once they have arrived to the study abroad destination or isolate at any point during the program. If quarantine is required, it is the student’s personal and financial responsibility to complete prior to the start of the program so that they are available to participate for the program start date. It is the student’s responsibility to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where they are traveling, and to factor those requirements into their travel arrangements and budget.

Resources

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines-safety
Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.

Travel Documentation

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, 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.

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 Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.

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 Travel.State.Gov 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 U.S. Embassy.gov .