Spanish and Portuguese Studies - University of Washington
  León, Spain Program





Universidad de León


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION


Overview

During Spring Quarter 2009 the Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies will take a group of motivated students to León, Spain, to live with local families and study Spanish language at the University of León.



Dates

Dates of the program will coincide with spring quarter at UW - March 30 - June 12, 2009.



Courses

While enrolled in this program, students will complete the following courses (all courses are required, and receive a numerical grade):

SPAN 103- Elementary Spanish (5 credits)
SPAN 201- Intermediate Spanish (5 credits)
SPAN 237- Spanish Conversation (2 credits)
SPAN 299- Spanish Culture (3 credits)



Excursions & Other Activities

Students will participate in group excursions and activities. Access will be provided to University of León sports facilities, library, and computer labs.



Housing Information

Participants will be placed individually with local families within walking distance of the university. Three meals per day will be provided. This housing arrangement allows students to be immersed in the local culture and have the opportunity to speak only Spanish for the duration of the program.



Insurance

Health insurance will be provided by the University of León during the dates of the program. Participants must provide proof of health/accident insurance coverage if they plan to travel prior to, or following, the program. Please refer to IP&E's Health Insurance webpage for information regarding health insurance while studying abroad.



ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION


Eligibility Requirements

Completion of SPAN 110, 102, 122, or placement into SPAN 103 prior to Spring Quarter 2009.



Application Procedure
  1. Complete an Application Form.

  2. Write a 1-1.5 page essay in English (double-spaced) explaining why you want to participate in this program.

  3. Attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine).

  4. Include one Letter of Recommendation, preferably from a UW Spanish instructor.

    If necessary, letters of recommendation may be submitted via e-mail to Lani Phillips at spanport@u.washington.edu.
Please drop off your application materials in the 100/200-level Spanish Advising Office, C-106 Padelford Hall. Applications received by January 15, 2009 will be given priority.



FINANCIAL & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION


Program Fees- Spring 2009

The total cost of the program (including a room and three meals a day with a Spanish family, and program overhead) will be approximately US$6,250. This amount includes everything EXCEPT round-trip airfare, local transportation (except for the group excursions), textbooks, passport, health insurance outside of the exact dates of the program, $200 IP&E fee to International Programs and Exchanges, and pocket money.



Payment Schedule

All fees will be charged to student accounts and paid to the UW Student Fiscal Services Office (129 Schmitz Hall) according to the following schedule:

Type of Fee Date Due Amount
Non-Refundable Program Deposit January 30, 2009 $350
IP&E Fee January 30, 2009 $200
Program Fee Payment February 13, 2009 $500
Program Fee Balance April 17, 2009 $5200

PLEASE NOTE: The price of the dollar against the Euro is volatile. Your payments are made in dollars but almost all expenses are paid in Euros. If the price of the Euro fluctuates greatly in either direction, a refund may be made or an additional fee charged.

Students who want to request alternative payment arrangements should contact the IP&E Fiscal Office. Nonpayment by the scheduled dates may constitute grounds for your removal from the program.



Scholarships & Financial Aid

Undergraduates who intend to study abroad are encouraged to apply for the Fritz Undergraduate Scholarship for Study Abroad and the Global Opportunities Scholarship for Study Abroad.

Students seeking further information on financial aid and scholarships for foreign study should visit the IP&E Financial Aid webpage, or request the Financial Aid outline from the IP&E Office. In addition, students may reference the UW Scholarship Office website for more information on general and foreign study scholarships. Students will maintain their eligibility to receive most forms of UW student financial aid while participating in this program, provided that they concurrently enroll.



Concurrent Enrollment & Pre-Departure Orientation

Students participating in the program must concurrently enroll during Spring Quarter 2009. Concurrent enrollment allows students to do the following during the period of study abroad:
  • Remain enrolled in the UW
  • Maintain financial aid and scholarship eligibility
  • Earn regular, graded UW credit
  • Maintain pre-registration privileges
  • Continue deferment of any school-related loans
  • Satisfy residency requirements for graduation
  • Purchase the UW Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan
Please note that all Concurrent Enrollment and Health Screening paperwork is due to the IP&E Office by March 1, 2009.

Every student participating in a study abroad program must complete IP&E's Online Orientation. This orientation will give students information on concurrent enrollment, financial aid, grades, insurance, and much more.



Refund Schedule

The $350 deposit and the $200 IP&E fee are non-refundable. Any student withdrawing after January 30, 2009 will be liable for a percentage of the entire program fee. No refunds will be given once the program has begun.

Notice of withdrawal from the program must be made in writing to both:

Division of Spanish & Portuguese Studies Advising Office
Box 354360
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-4360
AND International Programs and Exchanges
Box 355815
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5815



CONTACT INFORMATION


Questions about the program can be answered by:

Tony Geist
(Executive Director)
Padelford Hall, C-104
(206) 543-2022
tgeist@u.washington.edu

AND

Lani Phillips
(100/200-level Adviser)
Padelford Hall, C-106
(206) 616-9579
spanport@u.washington.edu





  See also…

Study Abroad Overview
UW IP&E Office

Programs during the Academic Year:
Cádiz, Spain
Oaxaca, Mexico
Quito, Ecuador

Summer Programs:
León, Spain
Quito, Ecuador
Exploration Seminar in Mexico




Students at the Universidad de León



Cathedral



Universidad de León