SUNY New Paltz - Study Abroad in Seville

  Spain

• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Mid Sep-Late Dec/ Mid Jan-Late May

Description: SUNY New Paltz Study Abroad program in Seville, Spain is conducted by the University of Seville, one of Spain's leading institutions of higher education. The University of Seville is a fully accredited university and issues all transcripts. All students are required to carry a full-time academic load (12 or more credit hours per semester)and will be offered a variety of courses to choose from toward their degree.

The program is sponsored by SUNY New Paltz and is administered by the Center for International Programs. It has been in existence since 1971. The program is unique in that it is supervised by a full-time Resident Director and offers a three credit orientation which includes a guided "art history" tour of the city as well as intensive language instruction.

Seville is the political, cultural, and intellectual capital of Andalucia, one of Spain's most populous regions. The Seville Cathedral is the third largest church in the Christian world. Seville can boast of a dramatic and colorful past. "The Alcazar" and "La Giralda", among others symbolize Seville's past as a center of Islamic and Jewish learning and culture. With its palm shaded avenues, numerous parks, gardens, and plazas, it is truly one of Spain's loveliest cities.

Founded in the 16th Century, the University of Seville is one of Spain's leading institutions of higher learning. The New Paltz program enables students to take "Cursos para Extranjeros" which are offered by the "Facultades de Filologia, Historia y Geografia" and are taught in Spanish by regular University of Seville faculty.

Highlights: College credits
Students must maintain a full time credit load each semester taking 12-15 undergraduate credits.

Qualifications
(The Program Is Offered To Students Attending American Accredited Universities And Colleges)
Students who are second-semester Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at the time of application are eligible. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students should be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of Intermediate II will be allowed to take a restricted curriculum as advised by the resident director. Students at a higher proficiency level have access to all courses in the curriculum. (Higher proficiency students need to have completed Spanish Composition and Conversaiton course or its equivalent.)

Housing
Students usually share a bedroom with another student from their program in an apartment building that is located within walking distance from the University. Students typically prepare their own meals. Room and board money is given to the students on a regular basis by the resident director.

Resident Director
A full-time Resident Director is available for students to assist them with any difficulties they may encounter.

Financial Aid
Students may apply for financial aid at their home campus financial aid office. Financial aid deferrals may be applied toward tuition and program fee only.

Health Insurance
All students must have approved insurance coverage while studying abroad.

Field Trips
During the orientation in Seville, students will visit many points of interest within the city: the Cathedral and its Bell Tower ("La Giralda"), the main symbol of the city: the "Alcazar", a complex of palace building and patios which reflect Moorish architecture: and many other noted sites. Students will visit the "Ciudad Italica," the remains of a Roman city located on the outskirts of Seville. There will be one or two overnight field trips to cities in Andalucia. In the past Cordoba, Granada, and La Costa Del Sol have been included.

For More Information, Please Contact The Center For International Programs At Suny New Paltz Directly.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript

SUNY New Paltz's Mission Statement: IM: NPstudyabroad

Year Founded: 1828