About the UFV Internship and Study Semester Program

Based in the heart of the Francisco de Vitoria University campus, the AULA Internacional/Brockport International Internship program has been developed to ensure that students will achieve the following:

• Reach a competent level of Spanish whilst earning credit,
• Gain an in depth understanding of Spanish society and culture by living and working with Spaniards and following a varied cultural program,
• Understand the customs and cultures of a Spanish organization,
• Professional and personal skills development,
• Marketability upon graduation,
• The University has 3,000 students with classes having 20-30 students enrolled.

The Francisco de Vitoria University

A young, innovative, flexible university, established in 1992, we form part of a private, not for profit foundation. We are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and Local Government of Madrid. Approximately 3,000 students study with us, including 300 international students from over 38 countries. Inspired by Catholic values, we aim to achieve the following:

• Academic excellence,
• A personalized, practical approach to studying, based on industry specific needs,
• An integral, well-rounded education,
• Promotion of an international environment encouraging multicultural diversity.

This joint program offers students the unique chance to continue with their academic training whilst having the experience of a lifetime.

Academic Training

• Reach a competent level of Spanish and earn university credits,
• Practical focus to studies with teachers who are professionals in their field,
• Leaders in Communication and Media Studies with a high level of prestige in all other areas.

The Experience of a Lifetime

• Study alongside Spanish students in our beautiful 25 acre campus,
• Student "Buddy" system and an opportunity to live with students from the UFV,
• Live and learn in the capital of Spain, Madrid at close proximity to some of the most important cities along Spain's historical timeline. From the Romans to the European Union, you will have the opportunity to visit cities that have played a key role in Spain's cultural heritage (i.e., Segovia, Avila, Toledo, El Escorial, Granada, Barcelona).

For more information about UFV, visit their website at http://www.ufv.es/

Housing & Orientation

Housing:

Important note: Host family accommodation and half board is included in the cost of the program for the first month. After the first month, students can choose to stay in their host family accommodation and pay UFV directly or they can choose to seek alternative housing on their own.

Also note that students need to apply for housing as soon as possible. If students want housing in the center of Madrid for the internship portion of their stay it is critical they apply sooner rather than later.

Host Family Accommodation - Half Board

• By far the most effective way to ensure the language learning and cultural assimilation process continues outside of the classroom, staying with a host family, either in the center of Madrid or in the area surrounding the University, offering students the chance to live in a warm, welcoming environment, with families who are very used to sharing their houses with international students. Home stays include breakfast and dinner.

  All families undergo a rigorous selection process consisting of a telephone interview and visit and there is a process of continuous evaluation and follow-up to ensure families meet students needs and maintain high standards.

Students will be given a 24 hour emergency telephone number. All accommodation is subject to availability.

Student Services:

The following services are offered to all our international students:

• Student "Buddy" Program
• Academic advising
• Insurance
• Airport transportation
• Assistance opening a bank account
• 24 hour emergency telephone
• Welcome breakfast
• Leaving certificate and official university transcript
• Official written report from the organization where the assignment is undertaken
• CV and interview workshops

Cost

Fees for the Brockport Spain Internship Program

• Tuition
• Program acceptance fee
• Housing and half board for the first month
• Pre-departure orientation materials
• On-site orientation upon arrival in Madrid
• Some Meals
• Brockport's Study Abroad Office Services

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Passport
• Health Insurance*
• Visa (must make appointment with Consulate and apply in person for visa-usually in New York City)
• Various campus-specific fees** (college fee, technology fee, etc.)
• Airfare to and from Madrid
• Housing after the first month
• Some meals
• Textbooks
• Personal Expenses

The actual amount that you will spend depends heavily on your style of living, and will vary with each individual's personal spending habits, entertainment preferences and travel choices.

Financial aid applies towards fees.

*SUNY regulations require that participants in Overseas Academic Programs have "adequate" insurance coverage. Students whose current health insurance is not "adequate" may purchase appropriate coverage for $477.00 per semester (this is the current cost and is subject to change).
**Varies depending on the SUNY campus at which the participant pays tuition.

Courses

Credits:

• Three (3) credits per course (usually two [2] courses);
• Six (6) credits for internship placement.
• For a total of up to 18 US credit hours.

  If not participating in an internship placement, participants can take 3 or 4 additional courses (usually three courses).

Curriculum:

Students will take part in a 6 credit intensive Spanish language program the first four weeks of their program, after which they can choose to take part in study or an internship.

First 4 weeks:

This 4 week program is designed for students who have had at least two semesters of previous Spanish study.  International students who would like to improve their Spanish before the academic semester begins, while learning about Spanish life and culture,and visiting points of cultural and historic interest in Madrid, are encouraged to participate. 

The course is divided into two parts: 

• Language and Communication
• Spanish Culture and Civilization, including 6 guided visits to places of interest in Madrid

During the Spanish culture and civilization module, students will study the following:

• Spanish Golden Age
• Spain Today
• Interculturalism and Multiculturalism in Spain
• Contemporary Spain
• Spanish Literature
• Panorama of Spain within the context of the European Union

Visits planned: 

• Walking Tour of the Hapsburgs' Madrid

• Prado Museum
• Reina Sofia Museum
• Royal Palace
• Sorolla Museum
• Ermita de San Antonio and the Debod Temple
• Weekend Day excursión to Toledo

After the 4 week language/culture program:

Students can choose coursework or an internship.

Links to courses:

Spanish Language and Area Studies

Spanish Language and Culture

Spanish Language, Liberal Arts and Business

Internships:

Internship assignments can be offered in the following areas:

• Media Studies
• Marketing
• PR
• Advertising
• Law
• Teaching
• Business
• Economics
• International Relations
• Not for Profit Organizations

If you do not see an area listed here that suits your needs, please don't hesitate to contact an advisor in the Office of International Education  who will look into the possibility of finding your perfect assignment.

Students can expect an assignment in one of the 500 leading national or international organization with whom we have agreements, relating to their chosen major. In the past students have completed assignments in the organizations such as Siemens, Vodafone, Barclays, Ernst and Young, Warner Brothers Movie World Madrid, Antenna 3 (National TV channel), Radio Television Espanola (State Radio and Television), Phillips, CocaCola and CNN+, and Microsoft.

Extras:

Students have the opportunity to take part in our "Spain through the Ages" program, consisting of two day trips to places such as Avila, El Escorial, Segovia, Toledo and Salamanca, From the Romans to the EU, you will have the opportunity to visit cities that have played a key role in Spain's cultural heritage (i.e., Segovia, Avila, Toledo and El Escorial). Optional excursions to places such as Barcelona, Granada and Sevilla can be arranged upon request.

There is also a weekly activities program offering a wide range of cultural and extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to take part in at least two activities/week, for example film forum, visit to the Prado Museum, visit to the Spanish Stock Exchange or a night at a stand up comedy show.

The UFV offers a wide range of state of the art facilities and extracurricular activities:

• Five television studios
• Five radio studios
• One of only nine European Documentation Centres in Spain
• Computer labs with access to QuarkXpress, Photoshop, AVID, Pinacle and Edit and MAC computers
• High speed internet access
• Study rooms
• Campus newspaper
• Campus radio
• 450 capacity auditorium
• Choir
• Symphony orchestra
• Debating society
• Theatre group
• Football teams
• Tennis
• Rugby
• Other sports facilities
• Bilingual seminars
• Language labs
• Library
• Café
• Self service restaurants

All international internship students will be encouraged to make the most of these state of the art facilities and take part in the extra curricular opportunities open to them.

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