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Valencia, Spain Winter Quarter 2012 15 GRCC credits Arrive Madrid January 6, 2012 Depart Madrid March 19, 2012

To request more information and application, see Information. Stroll the streets of Valencia and discover its rich cultural heritage.  Roman, Arabic, Gothic and Baroque influences can be found throughout the city.  Well known for its history and art, it is also a modern, dynamic Mediterranean city, with a population of about one million people. Valencia is the third largest city and boasts  the best climate in all of Spain.

Campus:

Classes will be held at the AIP Language Institute, situated in a central district of the city, characterized by quiet residential areas and a wide variety of small local shops.

Students will earn credits in Spanish language and other courses                         
that vary each year.  Psychology courses will be offered in addition to the Spanish language classes for the 2012 program.                                     

This is an Academic Study Program and students must carry
a 15-credit load and are expected to fully participate in all class
activities.  Students will earn Green River Community College
credits for the courses they take in Valencia.
                                                                                                       Application Requirements:
Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Transcripts are required. Minimum age is 18, or 17 with parental permission.

Faculty:
Spanish language courses are taught by approved local faculty from AIP Language Institute. The group will also be accompanied by a Washington State Community College faculty member to teach additional courses. 

Accommodations and Meals:
Students will live with local families in their homes. All families are carefully screened and selected by AIP Language Institute. Students will have their own individual room; half board (2 meals per day) Monday through Thursday; full board Friday through Sunday. The families are all located at a manageable distance from Valencia city centre and the school, never more than 25 - 30 minutes away on public transit. In-house laundry service provided once a week.

Cultural Activities and Excursions:

Included and subsidized activities:

• Experience 2 days in the heart of Madrid, including accommodation and half board, cultural visits to major museums, monuments and other highlights.

• Full-day excursion to Valencia region, panoramic bus welcome tour, and full calendar of weekly activities.

• Enjoy the unforgettable Festival of Valencia, Las Fallas, March 16th - 19th, homestay accommodations and full board included.

All excursions and cultural activities are subject to change.

Independent Travel:
Use your free weekends to see places in Spain you would like to visit. AIP Language Institute has a culture guide who is a resource for students to help them organize their trips in and out of Spain.  In addition, the school also organizes at least one evening out a week to get to know the exciting sights of the city as well as day and/or weekend excursions to discover the best-kept secrets of Spain. Independent travel fees are not included.


Program Fee:  $6400 - $6900*
 (based on 16+ students)
*Based on currency exchange rate on 11/14/2010 and subject to change.  Final price will be confirmed at the start of Fall Quarter.  Please check with the study abroad coordinator for full details.

Application/Payment Deadline: November 7, 2011

 

• Included:
  Transfer from/to Madrid airport.
  Pre-departure and arrival orientations.
  2 days in Madrid, including half board, cultural visits to major museums, monuments and other highlights.
  Host family in Valencia with individual room, half board Monday - Thursday and full board Friday - Sunday.
  Daily Spanish as a foreign language sessions, Monday - Thursday at AIP Language Institute. Maximum 8 students per class.
  Computers and Wi-Fi available at AIP Language Institute.
  Full day excursion to Valencia region, panoramic bus welcome tour, and full calendar of weekly activities.
  Festival of Valencia, Las Fallas, March 16 - 19th, homestay
  accommodations and full board.
  AIP orientation handbooks.
  Medical insurance.
  

• Not Included:
  Airfare.
  College tuition ($1,200) and books.
  Wire transfer fees.
  Passport fees.
  Meals not listed as included.
  Personal expenses.
  Independent travel or AIP excursions not covered under program fee.
  Anything not specified as included in the program.

Optional Air Package:  Cost TBD
On a space available basis, students may purchase the optional transportation package consisting of international airfare. A non-refundable deposit is due no later than November 2, 2011.  A minimum of 10 participants must purchase the flight for it to be offered.   

Please request a program brochure for more detailed information, deadlines, and application procedures.

To request additional information and application procedure, see Information.