API - Campbellsville University Homeland Security Program

  Spain

• All Other Areas: 
Bilbao

Term: Summer 
Dates: see the API website for dates

Description: You have heard it said, "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." Is this true? How does that affect societies in which those groups live and operate? How does it affect those around them and our society at large? This travelling program, based mostly in Bilbao, will explore these questions and more, as you study in and visit Madrid, Bilbao and London, the memorials and the motivations behind the nationalist groups (in)famous in the regions, and the violence that has occurred in these cities as a result.

Highlights: From its quiet beginnings as a seaside fishing and trading port in the 14th century, to its rise as a leader in Spain's industrial revolution, Bilbao has long demonstrated its ability to renew itself. Today, Bilbao is the heart of Basque Country education, business, culture and fine art. Whether students are studying Spanish or creating art, students will be immersed in the energy of this artistically rich city. The new symbol of Bilbao is the Guggenheim Museum, which was designed by architect Frank Gehry. Students can visit the Casco Viejo (the old quarter), filled with shops and restaurants, and also explore the newer side of Bilbao, with its modern architecture. Bilbao is also home to the Cathedral of Santiago, the Basilíca de Begoña, the Museu Vasco and the Museo de Bellas Artes. These sites and many more welcome API students who choose to explore one of Spain's most fascinating cities.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: see API website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. $250 - $1,000 per semester. Application on API website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997