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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Study Abroad VALLADOLID, SPAIN 2020 Program Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Clothing............................................................. 12 Gifts ................................................................... 12 Academics .............................................................. 5 Converters & Adapters ................................... 12 Pre-departure Planning ..................................... 5 Getting To Spain ................................................. 13 Registration at UVA ........................................... 5 Travel Arrangements ...................................... 13 Credits and Course Load .................................. 5 Getting to Valladolid ....................................... 13 Class Schedule .................................................. 6 Early, Late or Delayed Arrival ....................... 13 Grades ................................................................. 7 Settling In ............................................................. 14 UVA& UWEC Transcripts ................................. 7 Orientation ........................................................ 14 Language Immersion Requirement ................. 7 On-Site Support ............................................... 14 Spanish Academic System ............................... 7 Study Space..................................................... 14 Additional Academic Notes for Summer Students .............................................................. 8 Local Transportation ....................................... 14 Service Learning ................................................ 8 Clubs & Organizations ................................... 14 Money Matters ........................................................ 8 Activities/Events .............................................. 14 Cost Estimate ..................................................... 8 Dance:............................................................... 14 Currency Exchange ........................................... 8 G.U.M.: ............................................................. 14 Cost of Living ...................................................... 9 Teaching or Tutoring English ........................ 14 Scholarships ....................................................... 9 Adjustment Note for Summer Students ....... 15 Health & Safety ...................................................... 9 Housing................................................................. 15 Centers for Disease Control ............................. 9 Living Situation ................................................ 15 Healthcare ........................................................... 9 Family Placement ........................................... 15 CISI Insurance in Spain .................................... 9 What's Provided? ............................................ 15 Services for Students with Disabilities .......... 10 Utilities .............................................................. 15 Safety in Spain ................................................. 10 Laundry ............................................................. 16 Emergency Contacts ....................................... 10 Internet Access ................................................ 16 911 Equivalent in Spain .................................. 10 Meals & Snacks ............................................... 16 Marijuana .......................................................... 10 General Food/Meal Etiquette ........................ 16 Required Documents........................................... 11 Some Typical Foods to Try............................ 17 Visa .................................................................... 11 Living with a Family ........................................ 17 Visas for Travel to Other Countries ............... 12 Guests............................................................... 17 Packing Tips ......................................................... 12 Changing Families .......................................... 17 Weather ............................................................. 12 Financial Arrangements ................................. 17 Communication .................................................... 18 A Brief History of Spain .................................. 21 Time Difference ................................................ 18 Government ..................................................... 21 Email/Internet Access ..................................... 18 Population ........................................................ 22 Landline Phone Information ........................... 18 Cultural Basics ................................................. 22 Pay Phones/Calling Cards ............................. 19 WEB RESOURCES: SPAIN ............................ 23 Cell Phone Information ................................... 19 Valladolid ............................................................ 23 Calling from the U.S. ....................................... 19 Spain .................................................................... 23 Courteous Communication ............................. 19 Travel ................................................................... 23 Snail Mail ........................................................... 19 Contact Information ............................................ 24 Communicating in Spanish............................. 19 Past Participant Tips ........................................... 25 Travel While Abroad ............................................ 20 What They Wish They Had Known Before Organized Travel ............................................. 20 They Left........................................................... 25 Bus ..................................................................... 21 Biggest Adjustments They Had to Make ..... 25 Train Travel ....................................................... 21 Safety Tips for Future Students .................... 25 Summer Travel Planning ................................ 21 How They Summed It Up ............................... 25 Cultural Notes ....................................................... 21 Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) study abroad program with the Universidad de Valladolid (UVA) in Spain. Living and studying in a new culture is both an exciting and a challenging experience. Past participants of study abroad report that the many advantages of international study include: Gaining new perspectives on a chosen academic field Increasing understanding of different cultures Enhancing personal development Developing different perspectives on U.S. culture Gaining self-confidence and independence Learning skills for the future international job market It is up to you to determine how you can best benefit from these possible advantages. This is your adventure! Use this program-specific guide with the more general resources in your BlugoldsAbroad account. While this guide contains the information available at the time of publication, it is impossible for any single resource to answer all of your questions. Your peer advisor will email information throughout the semester, and we encourage you to do your own research, also, using the web resources listed towards the end of this guide, as well as others that you find. Contact the Center for International Education (CIE) staff or your peer advisor with your specific questions. Questions only you can answer include: 1) What are YOUR goals for this experience? Advancement in a future profession, desire to expand personal and academic horizons, need for a change, and wish to challenge yourself in a new environment? 2) Given the way the program is set up, how can you best prepare to meet your goals? For example, if one of your goals is to truly be immersed in the Spanish language and culture, yet you will be taking classes with all international and/or American students, how can you ensure that you get out and interact with the local population? The information in this guide was current at the time of publication, though changes may occur at any time. 4 Option 2, June & July: 8 weeks only ACADEMICS Pre- UVA June UVA July UWEC Additional information on topics such as Req Course Course Equivalents SPAN B1.1 + B1.2 + SPAN 301 maintaining program eligibility, registration 202 Culture Oral and at UWEC, class attendance, course Expression SPAN 302 equivalencies, grades, transcripts and + Business OR SPAN service learning is in the Academics section 340 of your Study Abroad Handbook. SPAN B1.2 + B2.1, Part SPAN 302 301 Culture 1 + Oral and Expression SPAN 405 + Business OR SPAN Pre-departure Planning 340 Please see the UWEC Valladolid Academic SPAN B2.1, Part B2.1, Part SPAN 410 302 1 + Culture 2 + Oral and for details on how to plan for your courses page Expression SPAN 405 in Spain. + Business OR SPAN 340 SPAN B2.1, Part B2.1, Part SPAN 410 Registration at UVA 302 1 + Culture 2 + and You will not need to do anything to register in Healthcare SPAN 420 Valladolid, since you will be taking a set SPAN Literature B2.1, Part SPAN 363 schedule of courses based on your classes 302 + Culture 1 + Oral and Expression SPAN 405 completed at UWEC and your UVA placement + Business OR SPAN exam. 340 SPAN Literature B2.1, Part SPAN 363 Credits and Course Load 302 + Culture 1 + and Healthcare SPAN 420 SUMMER: You can enroll in the four-week June session or the