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SEMESTER IN SPAIN REASONS TO STUDY ABROAD

SEMESTER IN SPAIN REASONS TO STUDY ABROAD exhibits 10 reasons you should make Seville, Spain your classroom.

You can learn more about the program at www.SemesterInSpain.org

ABOUT US

About When History to Encuentro, the SIS equiva- Discover Spanish culture by Our program is split up into We first opened Semester lent of your school’s student- living it! With Semester In terms just like any other In Spain’s doors way back in led Praise & Worship services. Spain, a study abroad pro- school. You can find out 1978. We can hardly believe gram located in the heart exact dates on our website we’ve been working for Most Protestant congrega- of Seville, you’ll get to live (www.SemesterInSpain.org) over 30 years to provide tions in Spain are small, but with a Spanish family, take but our terms generally run high-quality instruction and the members are warm and classes with native profes- something like this: the experience of living welcoming. Our Student sors, and learn through with a host family. Since the Ministries Coordinator excursions and service. • Fall—16 weeks, late August beginning we’ve welcomed would be happy to help you through mid-December well over 3,000 students find a church when you ar- What from more than 250 col- rive in Spain. When you participate in our • Spring—16 weeks, late leges and universities. study abroad program, you’ll January though mid-May There are plenty of opportu- discover cathedrals and other Homestay nities to participate in prayer historical landmarks that are • 2 Summer terms—3 ½ Say goodbye to dorm groups and service projects centuries old. You’ll eat tapas weeks each, late May room bunks and cafeteria throughout your stay. and take mid-afternoon through mid-June and food! One of the best—and siestas. You’ll be amazed by mid-June through early most important—aspects Academics citywide fútbol mania and July. Many students stay for of Semester In Spain is the You’ll attend classes at weeklong Semana Santa both summer terms. homestay experience. Liv- Acento de Trinity, our facili- celebrations. You’ll build ing with Spanish hosts will ties located in the center of meaningful relationships with Location give you the opportunity to the historic city near the your Spanish family members immerse yourself in Span- We’re willing to bet that Guadalquivir River. Your and your native professors. ish culture, speak Spanish nobody has ever told you that classmates will come from all You’ll watch flamenco danc- regularly outside of class, eat Seville is the most beautiful over the U.S., with a majority ers and listen to Sevillanas delicious homemade Spanish city in Europe. We don’t really coming from small Christian musicians. You’ll take tours of food, and build relationships understand how, but our be- colleges. All of our profes- art museums and bullrings. with native Spaniards. loved Seville is still somewhat sors are native Spaniards, and You’ll travel to other Span- of a secret. A relatively small they’ve graduated from major ish cities and, if you choose, city in the southernmost part Faith Opportunity universities in Spain with other countries. of Europe, Seville is a hidden Do you play a mean guitar or advanced degrees in Spanish gem overshadowed by other croon like Kelly Clarkson? If so, studies. They’ll present all the European cities. consider translating your skills material in Spanish. We’ve welcomed students Intercambios Service Learning that don’t know anything An intercambio is a Span- One of the best ways to beyond “hola,” and we’ve ish language partner who’s learn the Spanish language welcomed students who eager to share stories about and culture is to interact with grew up with Spanish-speak- the Spanish way of life, native Spaniards, and what ing parents. Whatever your the city of Seville, and the better way is there to do that case may be, you’ll leave Spanish culture. Chances than to serve them? Accíon Semester In Spain knowing are good that he or she will Solidaria, our service-learning much more about the Span- be equally excited to hear course, places advanced stu- ish language and culture than about life in the U.S. and to dents in a working relation- you do when you arrive. practice speaking English. ship with some of Seville’s You’ll ask questions in Span- most overlooked people. Daily Life in Seville ish, they’ll give answers in On any given night, you can English, they’ll ask ques- Cost & Financial Aid get together with friends tions in English, and you’ll You’ll find info about the cost for delicious tapas (appetiz- reply back in Spanish. of the program, additional ers or snacks) at restaurants expenses, and—perhaps most filled with authentic food Placement & Levels importantly—financial aid and Spanish décor. You can You’ll find classes that suit (whoohoo!) on our website: then head to a Flamenco your level regardless of your www.SemesterInSpain.org bar with live music, bright Spanish background. We offer costumes, and traditional beginner, intermediate, and Requirements for You can learn more Sevillanas dancing. Your feet advanced courses because Admission about the program at will be moving before you it’s never too late to start and All you need to do is fill out www.SemesterInSpain.org know it. there’s always more to learn. an application and send it to our U.S. office. You can down- Meet friends at a local café Excursions load a PDF of the application for a cup of hot coffee or Throughout the semester, from our website (www.Se- a glass of fresh squeezed you’ll attend excursions with mesterInSpain.org) or request orange juice. There you’ll your classmates and profes- a hard copy by clicking on be content for hours simply sors that are just as much the icons found in the bottom playing cards, people watch- about seeing amazing sights right corner of the page (or ing, or writing in your journal. as they are about learning. really any page—we made it really easy for you). Application Deadlines Fall Semester: April 20 ENROLLING Spring Semester: October 10 Summer Term(s): March 30

You’re totally stoked about SIS, but before you jump on a plane you need to Late applications will only be accepted if time and space permit. know the logistics, right? Look no further! You’ve come to the right spot.

Who is eligible? questionnaire and will be asked Intermediate 405 La Narrativa en el Siglo To be admitted into the to note your preferences and/ 251 Intermediate Spanish de Oro: Novela Picaresca Semester In Spain program a or special needs so that they Grammar & y Cervantes (Fall Only) student must can be matched with your host Composition I 406 Romaticismo (Fall Only) family. Rooming assignments 252 Intermediate Spanish 407 Teatro del Siglo XX • be a high school graduate are not confirmed until a few Grammar & (Fall Only) • be in good physical and weeks prior to departure. Composition II 408 La Historia de España en mental health 301 Advanced Grammar el Siglo XX Academic Information • be in good standing at his/ and Conversation 450 Acción Solidaria (Service Semester In Spain is a her home school 303 Selected Readings in Learning) (2 credits) program of Trinity Christian Spanish Literature 399 and 499 Independent • have a minimum cumulative College in Palos Heights, IL. Study GPA of 2.5 Trinity is accredited by the Advanced • provide official transcripts Higher Learning Commission 304 Spanish Short Story Summer of the North Central Associa- 306 History of Spanish Art Semester Courses What are the fees? tion of Colleges and Schools. 307 Modern Spanish Culture Term 1 Visit our website for current (1 credit) Each course is worth 4 201 Intermediate Spanish I * fees and financial aid forms. 311 History and Civilization semester credits unless oth- 312 The Spain of The fees include tuition, 312 The Spain of Three erwise indicated. Check with Three Cultures laundry, all excursions, room Cultures your college to be certain 325 Literature and Legends and full board, email, cell 351 Advanced Grammar and that the courses you choose of Seville Made Alive I phone, insurance, books & Composition will be accepted and that 351 Advanced Grammar internet access. 355 Spanish Literature I and Composition you will be readmitted upon (Fall Only) Group airfare for the Fall and your return to the U.S. For a 356 Spanish Literature II Spring terms is available for Term 2 complete and current listing (Spring Only) an additional fee. Students 202 Intermediate Spanish II * of courses available for each 366 Spanish American should plan on spend- 322 Survey of Art, Culture & semester please log onto Literature II ing $150-200 per week for Religion in the Golden Age www.SemesterInSpain.org 401 Comunicación Avanzada personal expenses, traveling, 326 Literature and Legends 402 Don Quijote de la entertainment, souvenirs, etc. of Seville Made Alive II Fall and Spring Mancha (Spring Only) Semester Courses 401 Comunicación Avanzada Living Arrangements 403 La Generación del 98 Beginning (Spring Only) Homestays are required and * Students interested in 101 Beginning Spanish I 404 El Siglo de Oro students must live in homes Intermediate Spanish are 102 Beginning Spanish II (Spring Only) arranged by Semester In 201 Intermediate Spanish I encouraged to participate Spain. You will fill out a housing 202 Intermediate Spanish II in both summer terms. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Complete the Application: Provide Transcripts: Include the Send to: Additional Applications can be Send in transcripts from all col- Application Fee: Semester In Spain downloaded from our website. leges you have attended. If you $50 Check or Money Order Trinity Christian College have earned less than 12 credit (Payable to: Semester In Spain) 6601 West College Drive www.SemesterInSpain.org hours, submit a copy of your The application fee is non- Palos Heights, IL 60463 high school transcript as well. refundable. (May be sent separately)

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www.SemesterInSpain.org Anna Trinity Christian College Sierra Spring Arbor University Emily Mt. Vernon Nazarene University As a beginner, I thought my homestay Encuentro was an amazing time of Semester in Spain was truly life chang- would be the most difficult, but it has worshipping with others in the pro- ing for me. It opened my eyes to the turned out to be the most important gram. Anything that was discussed was things that God is doing in the world, part of my semester here. I can say directly applicable to our lives at that especially in Spain. I learned more that I really have TWO professors: time and was a vital part to my experi- through working alongside Spaniards my teacher at school, and my Señora ence in Spain. in the service learning class than I ever at home. Talking and spending time have sitting in a class. I would highly with my Señora is one of my favorite recommend that anyone who has the Linnea Asbury University parts of Sevilla and is the best way I’ve chance to go, would take it. improved my Spanish. The homestay is I think I have learned more Spanish so important to the Spain experience. during my time here than my whole Kyle Calvin College And beyond that, I didn’t just get academic career combined, not just another professor, I got another mom. because of the classes, but because Seville is the best place in Spain to Mari Carmen is awesome :) I am given so many opportunities to study. It is warm, beautiful, convenient practice speaking with native Span- to travel from, and diverse enough to iards in my daily life. appeal to everyone. Kaylyn Geneva College Semester in Spain exceeded my Rebecca Westmont College Randy Asbury University expectations and was by far the best experience of my college career. The most memorable part of my expe- Spain is the premiere place to learn Sevilla is enchanting and truly a place rience in Sevilla was walking every- Spanish and experience a new culture. that will always have a special place in where. There was never such a thing as You will learn, speak, eat, play, and my heart. ‘getting lost’, it was all an adventure! live in Spanish and know what it really means to be a Spaniard.

Katie Cornerstone University John Westmont College Chris Dordt College My intercambio is one of the best Spain is not only a great place to things from my experience in Spain. learn and perfect your Spanish but Not only will you learn Spanish at a Being able to see Spain through the also a great place to learn about and level unmatched by any US classroom, eyes of a young Spaniard is priceless, become immersed in the culture which but you are instantly immersed into a and doing so while making lifelong stretches all the way from the delicious country with an amazing history and friendships is even better. food to the laid back attitude which culture. Studying in Spain has not only encompasses the Spanish mentality. improved my Spanish, but has also changed how I approach and react to Cherise Asbury University cultures different than my own. I absolutely LOVE my señora! Best part of being here in Spain.