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UML in Cadiz, Spain. "Intensive Spanish Language" with professor Maria Matz

Term To Study: Summer 2013
Application Deadline: May 05, 2013
Program Starts: Jul 20, 2013
Program Ends: Aug 09, 2013
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $1,705
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Program Locations: Cadiz
Contact Name: Office Of Study Abroad & International Experiences
Contact Email: studyabroad@uml.edu
What is Included: 6 credits, Intensive Spanish Language & Culture level 3 & 4

Accommodations in homestay (1-2 students per family).

2-3 meals per day (students can choose which option they prefer) and laundry services once per week.

On-site Orientation: Guided 2 hour walking tour of the city during the afternoon through the most emblematic areas of the historical city; Teatro Falla, Plaza San Antonio, Plaza de las Flores, Mercado, Catedral, Plaza San Juan de Dios, Paseo de Canalejas, Plaza de España,..etc.

Welcome Reception at local restaurant (Bodeguita la Manzanilla). Introduction to traditional foods & drink to learn the local cultural eating/drinking norms

Jerez de la Frontera day trip by private bus – Visit to local winery & visit to Jerez Horse show by the Foundation Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.

Flamenco Seminar.

Optional- One night Flamenco show at the tavern La Cava: students bring 25€ per person if want to participate (about 33USD)

Optional – Day Trip to Sevilla by public transport: Students bring 60 € per person if want to participate (about 79USD)
What is not Included: Round trip airfare is purchased on your own. Please talk with the Office of Study Abroad for futher info.

Recommended travel money to bring: $500-800 for personal spending money
Estimated Costs: Program Fee is payable to the university by check and handed-in to the Office of Study Abroad & Int'l. Experiences. Students using aid or other means to make payment should speak with the Office right away to plan ahead.

Program Fee varies by meal plan chosen. $1705 = 2 meals per day (breakfast & dinner) or $1860 = 3 meals per day.
Program Description

Travel & Study in Cadiz, Spain with UML professor Maria Matz.

Earn 6 credits in Intensive Spanish Language & Culture level 3 & 4 in Cadiz, Spain with UMass Lowell.

Students will reside and study in Cadiz for 3 weeks. Through living with a local family (homestay), attending class, and taking advantage of the University of Cadiz resources such as tutoring, students can expect to increase their language skills substantially.

To enhance the experience, students will have the opportunity to visit Jerez de la Frontera where they will enjoy a local winery as well as visit the Jerez Horse show by the Foundation Royal Andalusian Schoool of Equestrian Art. Students will also attend a Flamenco Seminar, receive an on-site 2 hour walking tour of the city and welcome reception at local restaurant for an introduction to traditional foods & drinks to learn the loal cultural eating and drinking norms.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in optional excursions such as a one night Flamenco show at the tavern La Cava as well as a day trip to Sevilla.

Quick Facts

Population: 47042984
Capital: Madrid
Per-capita GDP: $ 31000
Size: 505370 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 01:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris

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