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SANTANDER, EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS AND SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM INFORMATION

Table of Contents:

Overview: page 2 Dates: page 2 Requirements: page 2 Map of Spain page 2 About Santander: page 3 About the school: page 4 How much does it cost: page 5-7 a. Tuition b. c. Accommodation d. and visas e. f. Ground transportation Other important information: page 7 a. Study abroad advisors b. c. Assignments Scholarships: page 8 The application process page 9-10 Calculate your budget page 11 Example budgets page 12 Useful Spanish phrases page 13-14

PROGRAM LEADER:

Sarah Melanson, Professor of ESL/EAP and Education, College east campus.

• e-mail: [email protected] • office 1-221 (east campus) • phone 407-582-2457

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¡¡¡¡¡Bienvenido a España!!!!!

OVERVIEW: Valencia students will live in Spain for 3 or 6 weeks in Summer A, 2015, and work in a public elementary school as a conversation assistant in the English classrooms. You will design activities for the children to practice English, and work alongside the Spanish teachers of English to implement the activities in the classrooms.

DATES: • 3-week option: May 11 – May 29 OR June 2-19 (internship or service learning) • 6-week option: May 11 – June 19 (internship only)

REQUIREMENTS: • You love working with children. • You are open to new experiences, new cultures, and different ways of thinking. • You are a native speaker of English. • You have at least 12 credit hours at Valencia (prior to the date of anticipated travel) with a minimum GPA of 2.5

MAP OF SPAIN:

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ABOUT SANTANDER:

Santander is a city in the region of in the north of Spain.

Santander is a port city with ocean to the north and east, and mountains to the south and west. The faces southeast. It has a university, an airport, a concert hall, and miles of beautiful beaches, coastline, and mountain walks within easy reach. Like most European cities, it is easy to get around walking or with public transportation. A Google image search for Santander or Cantabria will show you lots and lots of pictures of the city and surrounding areas.

The temperature in May and June ranges from the high 50s to the mid 70s. You will need clothes for all seasons, good walking shoes, and a raincoat and/or umbrella.

The Bay of Santander, May 2013.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

The school where you will be working is located in the barrio pesquero, near the fishing port. It is easily accessible via public transportation from anywhere in the city, although you are encouraged to look for accommodation in the barrio pesquero in which case you will be able to walk to and from the school. The children are aged 2-11, and you will have the opportunity to work with all the children in their English lessons. You may also be invited to chaperone field trips and participate in special activities.

Most days after school you will attend café lunches with the teachers and your internship/service learning supervisor. During these lunches, you will reflect on the day’s activities and prepare for the next day.

Children at the school hold a mercado solidario (charity market)

For more information about Santander, Cantabria, life in Spain, and the school, including lots of pictures, you can check out my sabbatical blog: http://sarahonsabbatical.blogspot.com

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

There is no set price for this program; however, students are responsible for the cost of Valencia tuition, travel to Santander, living expenses while there, and travel insurance. For travel and accommodation, I have given you some suggestions below, and I will help you with the process. Ultimately, though, you will be responsible for making, and paying for, your own arrangements.

Tuition: First, you will need to calculate your Valencia tuition, which will depend on how many credits you register for. The number of credits is determined by whether you stay 3 or 6 weeks, and whether you register for the internship or the service learning. Note: The 6 week option is not available for service learning.

Education majors: Register for EDG 2941, Education Internship (two credits 3 weeks, or four credits for 6 weeks).

All other students: Register for SLS 2940, Service Learning (four credits 3 weeks)

Travel: Next, you will need to calculate travel costs. You will be arranging your own travel to Santander. There are lots of different ways to get there, and you should start researching as soon as possible to see which option works best for you in terms of time and cost. If you want to travel somewhere else in before or after Santander, you will need to take this into consideration when making your travel arrangements. Here are two suggested routes:

(1) Plane from Orlando to (changing in Miami, Atlanta, or New ), then plane, bus, or train from Madrid to Santander. Note: The train from Madrid to Santander takes approximately 4-1/2 hours, and you will need to travel from the airport in Madrid to the train station by bus. The bus and train station in Santander are in the city center. Travel from Madrid to Santander by plane takes approximately 1 hour. The airport in Santander is a bus ride from the city.

(2) Plane from Orlando to (direct via Virgin Atlantic or British Airways), then plane or (via ) to Santander. Note: If you choose plane from London to Santander, you will need 6 to change airports in London. If you choose ferry, you will need to travel by train from London to Portsmouth or . The ferry port in Santander is located right next to the barrio pesquero, near the school.

Prices will vary depending on the time of year, the route you choose, and how far in advance you book. Plan to spend between 1100 and 1700 dollars on travel if you follow one of the suggested routes above and book in good time.

Accommodation: You will need to calculate costs for accommodation in Santander. You will make your own arrangements, and again you will have several options including , hostal or (cheap sometimes with shared kitchen), and self-catered rental accommodation (usually a 2-3 bedroom apartment, fully equipped with everything you need).

Option 1: Homestay. This is where you stay with a host family in Santander. Most families in Spain live in a piso, or apartment, in an apartment building. The cost of homestay varies depending on how many weeks you stay, and whether you choose full board (all meals) or half board (breakfast and dinner only). As an example, homestay through Horizons du Monde will cost you approximately 700 dollars per week, and this includes medical, surgical, and repatriation insurance, as well as civil liability. You can also research other companies that organize home stays.

Option 2: Hostal or Pension. The following rates were quoted for this year (2014) from Pension Hospedaje, which is in the barrio pesquero near the school. Single room 29 euros per night, double room 39 euros per night, triple room 59 euros per night. These rates are not guaranteed for 2015. Note: Pension accommodation can be very basic, and not like a hotel in the United States. If booking a hostal or pension, make sure you are clear about the type of accommodation being offered.

Option 3: Self-catered accommodation. You can use websites such as airbnb, idealista.com, and yaencontre.com to search for apartments for rent in Santander. Many of these apartments are set up as rentals, so they are fully equipped with everything you 7 need to live there. They usually offer discounts for stays of several weeks. I also have local connections in Santander who may be able to help find you an apartment in the barrio pesquero. Rates are approximately 600 euros a month for a two-bedroom apartment. The advantage of self-catered accommodation is that you can shop in the local markets (an experience you won’t want to miss!) and cook your own meals.

Passports and visas: You will need a . Visas are not required for US citizens studying in Spain for less than 90 days, so US citizens will not need a visa to participate in this program. However, if you are not a US citizen, you must research the requirements for studying in Spain and apply for a visa if needed. Note: A US passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you return to the US.

Travel insurance: You will be required to purchase travel insurance through Valencia’s SAGE office.

Ground transportation: Although it is easy to get around on foot in Santander, if you plan to take local buses, you can purchase contactless chip cards to use on the buses and trains. Cost is approximately 20 euros for 30 trips.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Study abroad advisors: Valencia has Study Abroad advisors who can help with questions you may have about how this program fits into your educational plan. You can find the study abroad advisor for your campus on the SAGE website.

The Spanish language: Ideally, you will have a basic knowledge of Spanish, as this will help you get more out of your experience living in Spain. However, knowledge of Spanish is not required for this program. At the end of this booklet you will find some useful Spanish phrases.

Assignments: In addition to working at the school, there will be required written assignments. Details of the assignments will depend on whether you register for internship or service learning. 8

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Valencia’s Study Abroad and Global Experience (SAGE) has scholarships available for students on this program. Scholarships are a competitive process and based on financial need and program costs. Awards will be from $500 up to $2500 but cannot exceed 30% of the program cost (in this case, the total program cost will be based on my estimate of the average cost of travel and accommodation). Scholarships are not guaranteed. Note: To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have a GPA of 2.5, and you must be a degree- seeking student at Valencia (not a transient student or ‘personal interest’). If you graduate from Valencia in May of 2015, you are still eligible for a scholarship.

A typical Cantabrian

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Puerto Chico: The port of Santander

STEP ONE: Read this program booklet and contact Professor Sarah Melanson at [email protected] if you have any questions that are not answered here.

STEP TWO: If you decide to apply for the program, you will need to apply through the Internship online application. This applies whether you are registering for Internship or Service Learning. All students will submit the same online application. The online application is at http://valenciacollege.edu/internship/students/internships.cfm

A. From the Navigator home page, click on the “profile” tab; Edit your Academic profile, making the following selections: (i) Are you applying to Valencia’s Internship Program? Answer: No (ii) Are you applying for the Education Internship/ Service Learning Opportunity in Spain with Prof. Melanson? Answer: Yes (iii) Complete the rest of the fields on the profile and pay attention to the “Education Internship/ Service Learning in Spain – Further Instructions” field. This will direct you to the appropriate SAGE documentation. 10

B. You will need a letter of recommendation from one of your faculty members, which you will upload with the application.

STEP THREE: As the applications come in, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Interviews will be on Fridays during fall semester 2014.

STEP FOUR: December 5, 2014, is the deadline for applications. At that time, SAGE will review all applicants to determine eligibility for a SAGE scholarship.

STEP FIVE: In mid-December, students who have been accepted on the program will be notified, and a waitlist will be created if there are more students than places available. If you are on the waitlist, make sure you have your passport ready, as well as money to purchase your airline ticket, if you are contacted (see below).

STEP SIX: February 13, 2015, is the deadline for students to show purchase of airline ticket and passport (or receipt showing application for passport). Students who do not produce these documents by the deadline will be dropped from the program, and waitlisted candidates will be notified.

FINAL PREPARATIONS: /April 2015. A. Pre-departure meetings will take place (exact days/times of meetings TBA). B. Students will register for EDG 2941 or SLS 2940, Summer A term. C. Students will purchase travel insurance through SAGE.

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MY BUDGET

You can use the worksheet below to calculate the total expenses for your trip.

Expense Amount Valencia tuition (depends on number of credits you $ register for, see page 5) Travel to Santander (depends on route you $ choose, see page 5) Accommodation in Santander (depends on length $ of stay and option you choose, see page 6) Ground transportation in Santander (calculate 20 $ dollars for three weeks if you plan to use the bus twice a day). Note: Most places in the city are easily walkable. Travel insurance (required: Purchase through $ SAGE). 3 weeks $44, 6 weeks $70 Passport (see page 7). Note: A US passport must $ be valid for at least six months after the date you return to the US. Food in Santander (depends on type of $ accommodation, how long you are staying, and how often you plan to eat out) Spending money while in Santander. Consider $ gifts, , phone cards, travel to other cities on weekends, participation in local sports or activities, etc. TOTAL: $

Estimated scholarship: Not to exceed 30% of the estimated program cost.

REMEMBER THAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOT GUARANTEED!!! YOU MUST MEET THE CRITERIA (see page 8) AND APPLY EARLY!!!

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EXAMPLE BUDGETS

Example one: This budget assumes travel by air from Orlando to Santander, 3 week service learning option, pension accommodation (two sharing), and 10 bus trips per week while in Santander. It does not include Valencia tuition, spending money, or the cost of a passport/visa.

Expense Amount Valencia tuition (depends on number of credits you Not included register for, see page 5) Travel to Santander $1300 Accommodation in Santander $ 500 Ground transportation in Santander $ 20 Travel insurance (required: Purchase through $ 44 SAGE). Passport/visa (see page 7). Not included Food in Santander $ 250 Spending money while in Santander. Not included TOTAL: $2114

Example two: This budget assumes travel by air from Orlando to Santander, 6 week internship option, self-catered accommodation (two sharing), and 10 bus trips per week while in Santander. It does not include Valencia tuition, spending money, or the cost of a passport/visa.

Expense Amount Valencia tuition (depends on number of credits you Not included register for, see page 5) Travel to Santander $1300 Accommodation in Santander $ 600 Ground transportation in Santander $ 40 Travel insurance (required: Purchase through $ 70 SAGE). Passport/visa (see page 7). Not included Food in Santander $ 500 Spending money while in Santander. Not included TOTAL: $2510 13

USEFUL SPANISH PHRASES:

ENGLISH SPANISH PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION Hello! Hola OH-lah Good morning Buenos días BWAY-nohs DEE-ahs Good afternoon Buenas tardes BWAY-nahs TAHR-days Good evening Buenas noches BWAY-nahs NO-chays Good-bye Adiós ah-dee-OHS What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama usted? KOH-moh say YAH-mah oo- STED? My name is… Me llamo… may YAH-moh… Where are you from? ¿De dónde es usted_ day DOHN-day ehs oo-STED? I’m from Orlando, Florida. Yo soy de Orlando, Florida. yo soy day Or-LAN-doh, Flor-EE- dah Please Por favor pohr fa-BOHR Thank you Gracias GRAH-see-ahs Your welcome De nada day NAH-dah Do you speak English? ¿Habla usted ingles? AHB-lah oo-STED een-GLAYS? I’m sorry, I don’t speak Lo siento, pero no hablo low see-EHN-toh, PEH-roh no AHB- Spanish. español. loh ehs-pahn-YOHL Excuse me. Con permiso con pehr-MEE-soh Pardon me. Perdon pehr-DOHN Yes, please. Sí, por favor see, pohr fa-BOHR No, thank you. No, gracias no, GRAH-see-ahs Where is …? ¿Dónde está…? DOHN-day eh-STAH…? the airport el aeropuerto ehl ay-row-PWAIR-toh the American el consulado americano ehl kon-soo-LAH-doh ah-mair-ee- Consulate KAH-noh the American Embassy la embajada americana lah em-bah-HA-dah ah-mair-ee- KAH-noh the ATM la A-T-H (cajero lah AH TAY AH-chay (kah-JAIR-oh automático) ow-toh-MAH- tee-koh the bank el banco ehl BAHN-koh the bus station la estación de autobus lah ay-stah-see-OWN day ow-tow- BOOS the emergency room la sala de emergencia lah SAH-lah day ay-mair-HEN-see- ah a free WiFi location un local gratis de Internet oon loh-KAHL GRAH-tees day EEN-tair-net a grocery store un supermercado oon soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh a hospital un hospital oon OHS-pee-tahl the _____ hotel el hotel ___ ehl OH-tehl the el mercado ehl mair-KAH-doh the metro (subway) el metro ehl MEH-troh 14

ENGLISH SPANISH PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION a una farmacia OO-na fahr-MAH-see-ah the police station la comisaría de policía lah koh-mee-SAHR-ee-ah day poh- lee-SEE-ah a post office la oficina de correos lah oh-fee-SEE-nah day koh- RRRAY-ohs a un restaurant oon rays-taw-RAHN-tay the restroom el servicio / el baño ehl sehr-bee-see-OH / ehl BAHN- yoh a store una tienda OO-nah tee-EHN-dah ___ street calle ___ KAH-yeah a taxi un taxi oon TAH-see the telephone el teléfono ehl tay-LAY-foh-noh the train station la estación de tren lah ay-stah-see-OWN day trehn the university la universidad lah oo-nee-bair-see-DAHD Help! ¡Socorro! SOH-koh-rrrroh I have an emergency. Tengo una emergencia. TEHN-goh OO-na ay-mair-HEN-see- ah I lost my luggage. Perdí mi equipaje. pair-DEE mee ay-key-PAH-hay There is a fire! ¡Hay un fuego! ay oon FWAY-goh I need… Necesito… neh-say-SEE-toh… an ambulance una ambulancia OO-nah ahm-boo-LAHN-see-ah a doctor / a nurse un medico / una oon MEH-dee-koh enfermera a translator un traductor oon trah-dook-TOHR some medicine alguna medicina ahl-GOO-nah meh-dee-SEE-nah How much does it cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta? KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah? What is the exchange ¿Cuál es el tipo de cambio? kwahl ehs ehl TEE-poh day rate? KAHM-bee-oh I don’t have any money. No tengo dinero. no tehn-GOH dee-NAI-roh What would you like to ¿Qué desea usted? kay day-SAY-ah oo-STEH? order? I would like.… Me gustaría… may goos-tah-REE-ah… a water un agua oon AH-gwah a soda un refresco oon ray-FREHS-koh a coffee un café oon kah-FAY a tea un té oon tay

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