Eligibility Summer in Madrid The ideal applicant is a Purdue University student with an overall GPA of 2.5/4.0 or greater. Students Summer 2018 Six week program: must have successfully completed 5 May - June semesters of college Spanish, or the equivalent (i.e. SPAN301). ¿Por qué Madrid? Students will be expected to critically analyze cultural differences and adapt

Madrid, the capital and economic center to the host country norms as of Spain, is home to nearly 3.5 million appropriate. It is expected that people. students will have the maturity to Madrid embodies the balance of old and travel internationally. new, combining a rich cultural history This program is the perfect with a modern metropolitan feel. Students can explore world-class opportunity for students who want to museums, such as the Prado and Reina improve their language skills, engage Sofia, experience theater and dance with native Spanish speakers, and productions, and watch some of the best develop their cultural knowledge. ¡De sports teams on the continent. Madrid al Cielo! Madrid offers a vibrant social and gastronomic scene. The city is famous for its lively street culture and nightlife. For more information contact: Restaurants, bars, and cafés serve Nuur Hamad-Zahonero traditional Spanish staples and a wide variety of international cuisines. [email protected]

Madrid’s public transportation puts the entire city within easy reach. The city’s central location allows students to reach all corners of Spain and can serve as a gateway to the rest of Europe.

Academic Program

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija: The Universidad Antonio de Nebrija is a private university, accredited by the Spanish Ministerio de Educación, that specializes in Spanish as a Second Language.

The Classroom beyond Campus: Instruction takes place both in a “Fui sobre agua edificada, mis muros de fuego son.” traditional classroom setting The motto of the city of Madrid (Monday through Thursday), as well as via excursions to historic and cultural sites in and around Madrid. Past excursions have included visits Courses Offered: Program Costs: to the Royal Palace and Senate in Students may choose two of the following The program fee includes tuition and fees (6 Madrid, as well as trips to Salamanca, courses: credits), room, board, and laundry services with a Segovia, Toledo, and Granada.  SPAN498: Arte del Prado Spanish host family in Madrid, on-site Excursions are included in the orientation, cultural activities and several program cost.  SPAN498: Spanish Civilization and excursions. The estimated program fee for

Culture Summer 2017 is $6,772. Students are expected to budget additional  SPAN302: Spanish Level VI funds for airfare, cellphone minutes, textbooks, These courses will count toward the Spanish and personal expenses. major and minor. Students receive Purdue Most financial aid may apply to summer study University credit. Courses are taught by faculty abroad. In addition, several scholarships are from Purdue University and the Universidad available to help defray the costs, including the Antonio de Nebrija. Purdue Moves Study Abroad Scholarship Of special note, SPAN498 Arte del Prado includes ($2000). weekly visits to the Prado Museum with a faculty Upon acceptance into the program, a non- guide. SPAN498 Spanish Civilization and Culture refundable deposit ($500) is due by Jan. 27, 2016. includes discussions of current events and politics in Spain. Photo credits: Héctor Esteban Menéndez, Andreas Lehner, and Rober Xtreet