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La Mezquita, Córdoba

The Department of Modern Languages, in the spirit of the university’s international mission, presents its annual

summer study abroad trip. This year’s study abroad program will be in Sevilla, Spain! True knowledge and

mastery of a foreign language implies a process of acculturation. Adapting to another culture is not only a

matter of language proficiency; it is also a living experience that transforms the individual. By traveling abroad

and living with a local family, Missouri Southern students will not only acquire the language skills necessary to

thrive in a foreign environment, but will also see the world around them from an entire different perspective.

Seville, located in the south of Spain, is the capital of Andalusia and

one of the largest Spanish cities with over 700,000 inhabitants.

Hometown to emperors Trajan and Hadrian, the passage of various

civilizations, especially Romans, Moors, and Christians during the

Discovery of America, has provided Seville with a distinct personality

thanks to its numerous and well preserved historical sites.

The Guadalquivir River, which flows through heart the city, helps

visitors to find their way around Seville and provides them with

beautiful green areas to have a drink, lie down in the grass, and relax.

Also, the city’s nightlife thrives all year round, with plenty of bars and

restaurants full of people, typically in outdoor patios.

The city provides a great public

transportation system that includes

a reliable and fast bus network,

tramway, subway, taxis, and the

city’s bicycle program. The public

system is greatly used by both

locals and visitors. As well, the San

Pablo airport connects the city with

some major European cities, such

as London and Paris, among others.

Climate-wise, Sevilla’s daily

average temperature during the

month of June is 77 °F.

You can earn three hours of college credit with Missouri Southern by taking Spanish Study Abroad (SPAN

399). You will need to register for this class during regular summer enrollment in April, 2018. The course will

meet entirely during the dates of the program. This course will not fulfill any portion of the foreign language

requirement for students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, but it will count as upper division credits and as an

elective for the Spanish minor or major. This course will also meet the immersion requirement for Spanish

majors and Honors’ students.

Plaza de España, Sevilla

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View overlooking Sevilla

The Alcázar, Sevilla

(Dorne. Game of Thrones)

Home-stay with a Spanish family

Full board housing;

Health insurance;

Round-trip airfare1

Weekly laundry service

Instructional materials

Daily class sessions

Local guest speakers

Excursions:

Granada (2 days) Itálica (day trip)

La Rábida monastery (day trip)

Afternoon activities:

Tour of Royal Alcázar

Tour of the Cathedral & Giralda

Bellas Artes museum & Hospital de La Caridad

Flamenco show

Port of Sevilla

Ceramics class (make your own tile) Tour of local shelter

Orientation Session

Welcome dinner and night at the hotel

Access to a computer lab & printer

Free WiFi at the center

Local Tutors (once a week)

Monthly bus pass

■ Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 102 or its equivalent at the end of the spring 2018 semester.

Students who have not taken any Spanish prior to the spring 2018 semester should enroll for the SPAN 101/102

intensive courses offered during the Spring 2018, or take the placement exam to meet eligibility requirements.

■ A valid PASSPORT is required. [Applications available at the post office – allow 8-10 weeks for processing]

Students should apply for passports no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2018.

The total estimated cost for the Summer Study Abroad Trip to

Sevilla, Spain is $3,670. It does not include Missouri

Southern summer tuition and fees. Participants are strongly

encouraged to apply for financial aid.

If your application for a grant is accepted, you will receive $1,000 towards the cost of the program.

1 Final cost will depend on the airline fare at the time of booking.

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To apply, submit the form(s) included in the brochure and return it

to Dr. Chad Stebbins [Institute of International Studies, WH #337] as

soon as possible. Completed applications are due no later than

February 15, 2018. Program applicants seeking grant assistance will

receive first priority. All applicants will be notified no later than

February 15, 2018 about the status of their application.

It is recommended that students bring money for personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals/snacks, drinks,

etc.) and to cover any other incidental expenses during the program. Daily meals are included in the

program fee, but some students may choose to occasionally eat in a restaurant or bar. Students should be

able to walk to class and should not need money for public transportation.

MSSU tuition is not included in the cost of the program.

Missouri Southern students pay regular summer tuition and

fees: $183.37 per credit hour for in-state tuition / $354.06

per credit hour for out-of-state tuition.

Payment #1: February 9, 2018 [$1,000] (Non-refundable deposit)

Payment #2: April 1, 2018 [Balance due]

Where: Cashier’s Window - Hearnes Hall (All payments are due by 4 pm on the designated date.)

Dr. Rubén Galve Rivera

Department of Modern Languages

Webster Hall #356

Missouri Southern State University

Cell: (817) 773-5820

E-mail: galverivera-r@mssu.edu

Web: www.galve.us/study-abroad.html

Avenida de la Constitución

La Casa de las Conchas

(Please note that the dates are approximate until the airline tickets are purchased)

May 18 Departure from USA

May 19 Arrival to Madrid, Spain

Train Madrid to Seville

Orientation Session & Welcome Dinner

Night at the hotel

May 20 Students’ dispersal to host families

May 21 – 24 Classes: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

May 25 – 27 Excursion to Granada (+ Visit to Alhambra and Cathedral)

Includes transportation, lodging, entrance fees and guide.

May 28 – 30 Classes: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

May 31 Excursion to Itálica

June 1 Free Day

June 2 – 3 Free Days – Weekend

June 4 – 7 Classes: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

June 8 Excursion to La Rábida and Columbus replica ships.

Includes transportation and entrance fees.

June 9 – 10 Free Days – Weekend

June 11 – 14 Classes: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

June 15 Train Seville to Madrid

Free day in Madrid

Night at the hotel

June 16 Departure to USA

TENTATIVE CALENDAR - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Afternoon activities:

Sevilla’s Cathedral and

Giralda tower;

Royal Alcázar;

Flamenco show;

Ceramic ‘active’ class.

Weekly local tutors

Port of Sevilla

Bellas Artes museum

Estimated Awards: $1,000 per student

Deadline for Applications: February 10, 2018; however grants may be awarded sooner

Eligibility: Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a full-time Missouri Southern student to be

eligible for a grant. To apply students must have completed or be enrolled in a combined total of 24 hours

during the spring 2018 semester and the fall 2017 semester. There are a limited number of grants to be

awarded. If a student’s GPA drops below 2.5 before the study abroad experience, or the student

drops a class and no longer has fulltime status, his or her funding will be revoked.

Submission Process: Applicants are to submit their grant application to Dr. Rubén Galve Rivera,

Assistant Professor of Spanish [Room #356 – Webster Hall] as soon as possible.

Grant Selection Process: Assuming more than 12 students apply for the program, preference for a grant

from the Institute of International Studies will be given based on applicants’ points; such points will be

awarded based on the following four criteria:

1. Students enrolled in a Spanish class during fall 2017 who are declared Spanish majors or minors:

Spanish major = 10 points Spanish minor = 5 points

2. Students who are required to complete a Study Abroad experience for their major/program [e.g.

Spanish, International Studies, Honors, etc.]

Degree/Program Requirement = 10 points

3. Students who have completed SPAN 204 or equivalent prior to the study abroad experience.

Upper division Spanish student = 10 pts. Lower division Spanish student = 5 pts.

4. Student classification

Freshmen <30 hrs. = 4 points Sophomore 30+ hrs. = 6 points

Junior 60+ hrs. = 8 points Senior 90+ hrs. = 10 points

Students with the highest number of points who meet all eligibility requirements and have submitted both

the Program Application and the Grant Application by January 31st, 2017 will be awarded the travel grant.

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Legal name as it appears or will appear on your passport:

(First)_____________________ (Middle) ___________________ (Last) ______________________

Passport number: _____________________ Passport issued: (date / location) __________________

S I.D.#: ____________________________ Email address: ________________________________

Current mailing address: (street) ______________________________________________________

(city)_______________________________ (state) ____________ (zip)_______________________

Current phone #:_____________________ Cellular phone #: __________________________

Major: __________________________ Minor: __________________________

Have your received grant assistance from the Institute of International Studies in the past? If yes,

when and how much? ______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

I, (please print name) ________________________________________ hereby apply for the

Summer Abroad program in Sevilla, Spain (May-June 2018). I agree to attend all orientation

sessions and classroom meetings both on campus and abroad and participate in all activities

related to the study abroad experience. I also agree that if I choose to withdraw myself from

the program, I will be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses made on my behalf

from this date forward.

_________________________ ____________________________________________

Date Signature of Applicant

STUDENT GRANT STATUS:

Please circle: YES I AM / NO I AM NOT applying for a grant from the Institute of

International Studies and the Department of Modern Languages in the amount of $1,000.

By applying for a grant, I understand that if I receive this grant that I must meet satisfactory academic

progress. I understand that I must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and complete 24

credit hours in the last academic year to qualify for this grant. If I do not maintain these standards, I

understand that my funding will be revoked. I also agree that I will provide a written report to the

Institute of International Studies within 30 days of my return to the United States. __________ (Student’s initials)

*Students who wish to apply for summer grant assistance will need to submit a grant application form to the

Institute of International Studies. The submission of this program application DOES NOT take the place of a

grant application.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Application Received by: _____________ Date: __________

Total credit hours completed: ___________________

GPA: ___________ Summer hours: _____________

Fall hours: _____________ Spring hours: ______________

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Name of Trip: “Summer Study Abroad to Sevilla, Spain” Faculty Leader: Dr. Rubén Galve

APPLICATION STUDENT GROUP STUDY ABROAD TRIP

(for students traveling as part of a Missouri Southern-sponsored group trip)*

Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be full-time MSSU students to be eligible for a $1,000 grant. For trips during Spring Break 2018, students must be enrolled in or have completed a combined total of 24 hours during the Summer 2017, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018 semesters. For trips during May 2018 or Summer 2018, students must have completed or be enrolled in a combined total of 24 hours during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. If a student’s GPA drops below 2.5 before the study abroad experience, or if the student fails or drops a class and no longer has full-time status, his or her funding will be revoked. If a student receives a failing grade in the course connected to the study abroad experience, he or she must refund the full amount of the grant to Missouri Southern.

Graduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed at least nine hours of graduate study and be currently enrolled in at least nine hours of graduate study at the time of the application.

$1,000 DEPOSIT DUE DATES: JAN. 17, 2018 FOR SPRING BREAK TRIPS; FEB. 9, 2018 FOR ALL OTHER TRIPS.

FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATES: FEB. 9, 2018 FOR SPRING BREAK TRIPS; APRIL 1, 2018 FOR ALL OTHER TRIPS.

DEPOSITS WILL BE MADE TO THE CASHIER IN HEARNES HALL. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, UNLESS THE TRIP IS CANCELED BY MSSU. STUDENT AGREES THAT DEPOSIT FOR THIS TRIP IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF CANCELING TRIP FOR ANY REASON.

Name: _________________________________________ S ID#:________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Current Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: _______________Zip: _________________ Current Telephone Number: __________________________________________ Permanent Address (if different from current address): _________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _______________Zip: _____________ Major: __________________________ Major Advisor: ________________________________ Minor: __________________________ Total Hours Completed: _______________ Current GPA: ____________________ *A student is allowed only one short-term study abroad grant, including faculty-led trips.

If approved for a Student Study Abroad Grant, I will submit a full and comprehensive report to the Institute of International Studies within 30 days of my return. I agree to refund the full amount of my Study Abroad Grant if I receive a failing grade for the course, become ineligible to receive a grant, or withdraw from MSSU during the semester of the study abroad experience. I also agree that any expenditure made on my behalf can be charged to my student account if I cancel or default for any reason prior to the trip.

_________________________ ____________________________________________ Date Signature of Applicant _________________________ ____________________________________________ Date Signature of Faculty Leader