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Barcelona, Spain (IES Summer Program)

SPAIN

IES Summer Business Internship in Barcelona

BARCELONA

Culturally diverse city on the Mediterranean coast
See art by Picasso and Miró, architecture by Gaudí
Ideally located for travel to France and the Balaeric Islands

TENTATIVE DATES

Mid-May to mid-July

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

Institute for the International Education of Students—(IES) program. Visit IES Web site at www.iesabroad.org and select “Barcelona” from list of programs.
40 U.S. students

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Orientation program covering cultural and practical information
Required language class
Unpaid internship in business or social service agencies for credit

Course load

4 credits in Spanish language (level assigned by placement test)
3-credit internship placement with academic seminar (BUS-X 480)

HOUSING

Spanish home, student apartments or residence halls

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you

are a student at any IU campus who is making normal academic progress,
are a Business major or are admitted to the Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP)*,
have taken or are enrolled in fourth semester Spanish and
have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a B average in Spanish, and
have completed (or will complete) E201, E202 and the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework on an IU campus outside Bloomington).

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.
*Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) students must have completed BUS K201 and A208 or equivalent, and ECON E201 and E202

ESTIMATED 2009 COSTS

IU portion of fee: $399
IES portion of fee: $6,495 (academic fees, housing, orientation, health insurance)
Meals: $690
International airfare: $1,000
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.Initial prepayment of $500 due early March.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.

FINANCIAL AID

IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
IES Need-based, Merit-based, Minority Scholarships and Disability Grants available. Visit IES Web site at www.iesabroad.org and select “Scholarships & Financial Aid” from Quick Links at left.
Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

February 1, 2010

IU committee screens applications for IES final approval. Electronic notification of application status sent within four weeks of application deadline.

How to Apply for this Program

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Last updated: October 21, 2009
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu