Fall Semester in Madrid, Spain with Santa Barbara City College September 4 December 2, 2014 ACCENT International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad

I mmerse yourself in experiential learning – Spend the Fall Semester 2014 in Madrid with

Santa Barbara City College. Madrid becomes an extension of your classroom as you explore Spanish churches, parks, monuments, and museums. You will attend Film, Communication (offered online) and Spanish Culture classes in addition to Spanish Language classes at the ACCENT Study Center. Participants on the Semester in Madrid program live in student apartments or homestays located throughout the city and have the opportunity to attend cultural events as well as excursions and social activities organized by the ACCENT Madrid Study Center staff. The ACCENT Madrid Study Center also provides support and guidance to students on each of its programs. If you have questions about any aspect of this program, please feel free to contact the Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Office at 805.965.0581 ext. 2494 or [email protected] or contact ACCENT at 800.869.9291.

September 4 - December 2, 2014 Student Services: The ACCENT Centers

Program Requirements

ACCENT is an independent study abroad program provider with a mul-

years of age on the day of departure. You do not have to be currently enrolled

tinational team of staff members who all have personal experiences in

at SBCC, but you must enroll for the Fall 2014 semester to participate in the

study abroad. With more than 20 years of experience coordinating high-

program. You do not have to be a Communication, Spanish or Film major,

quality overseas study programs, ACCENT works in partnership with U.S.

and there is no Spanish Language prerequisite. By the time of application,

The Fall Semester in Madrid Program is open to students who are at least 18

colleges and universities to develop academical-

you should have completed at least 12 college

ly challenging and culturally enriching overseas

units with a grade point average of at least 2.5.

study experiences in Paris, Florence, London,

You will be required to attend an orientation

Madrid, Rome and Istanbul. Each city is home

meeting prior to your departure for Spain.

to a fully-staffed ACCENT Study Center that serves as a home base for program participants.

Student Housing

The ACCENT San Francisco Center coordi-

Students may choose to live in double occu-

nates program enrollment and pre-departure

pancy rooms in shared apartments or in home-

preparation for students, helping to make

stays. In most cases apartments in Madrid

their transition to living overseas as smooth as

are typically co-ed with single-sex bedrooms,

possible.

house approximately six students and are sometimes shared with other international students.

The fully-staffed ACCENT Madrid Study Center provides on-site support services to program participants. The ACCENT Madrid Study Center is located near the traditional Castilian neighborhood of Chamberí. The ACCENT Study Center is open during the week for students to use the resource and lending library, ask questions, check their email in the computer lab and collect their mail. The ACCENT staff in Madrid provides a wide variety of on-site student services and are an invaluable resource for students who want to find out more about their host city.

Meals are not included for participants living in student apartments. Double or single occupancy in a homestay includes breakfast and dinner daily. Homestays are co-ed with single-sex bedrooms and are shared with international students as well as other ACCENT participants (supplement required).

Academic Curriculum

Students must enroll in Film 101, Spanish 101-150 (depending on level of Spanish proficiency), and Spanish 139 in addition to one additional course from the following list. Internship opportunities are also available to interested student at a supplement of $250.00. Course

Description

Units

Communication 151

Intercultural Communications (taught online)

3

Environmental Studies 110

Humans and the Biological Environment (taught online)

3

Film 101

Introduction to Film

3

Spanish 139

Contemporary Spanish Culture

3

Spanish Language Courses 101-150

Various levels of Spanish Grammar

Work Experience 290

General Work Experience*

4 2-3

Program Director An on-site program director will be available to students for the duration of the program who will provide logistical support, coordinate the academic part of the program, accompany students on the excursions, and be available to students in case of an emergency.

Cultural Program Cultural learning is an integral part of the Fall Semester in Madrid Program. Included in the program is one four-day, three-night excursion to Basque Country or similar, and one three-day, two-night excursion to Barcelona or similar. All excursions include transportation, accommodations and guided visits. Excursions are chosen based on the academic curriculum and are subject to change.

Program Timetable

Application due with first payment



Second payment due: May 26



Final payment due: June 26



Mandatory pre-departure orientation:



August (TBD)



Departure from U.S.: September 3



Arrival in Madrid: September 4



Classes begin: September 8



National holidays: October 12, November 1



Return to U.S.: December 2

Application Procedure Deadline for application: May 14, 2014. Apply early as the number of places is limited. Applicants may be accepted after the deadline if space is available. Application forms are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad. An interview with the program coordinator will be scheduled upon receipt of your application and deposit. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone.

For more information on the SBCC Fall Semester in Madrid Program Contact: ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA 94102 Ph.: (800) 869-9291 FAX: (415) 835-3749

Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Ph.: (805) 965-0581 FAX: (805) 965-0781

Study Abroad Office Office: IEC-1, Ext. 4388 Madrid Program Coordinator Tara Stoker, [email protected] Ph: (805) 965-0581

For information about financial aid, scholarships, and travel information, please visit our website: www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad

Program Price: $8,385 plus a $150 refundable security deposit

(The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the cost is subject to change.)

Program Price Includes

• Double rooms in shared student apartments, double/triple/quadrooms on overnight excursions • A three-day, two night excursion to Barcelona or similar including transportation, accommodations and guides • A four-day, three-night excursion to Basque Country, or similar, including transportation, accommodations, and guides • Pre-departure and overseas orientation program and practical walking tour of areas around the ACCENT Madrid Study Center

Payment Schedule

Non-refundable first payment $250 Second payment due May 26 $4,150 Final payment due June 26 $4,135 The above breakdowns include the $150 refundable security deposit. The payment schedule is the applicant's contractual obligation. Failure to make each payment when due shall automatically cancel participant from the program one week after payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by the ACCENT San Francisco Center. ACCENT, in its sole discretion, may reinstate an applicant subject to availability of space and late enrollment fees. ACCENT charges a $30 bounced check fee for each check received that is not promptly paid by your bank in the normal course of business.

• Welcome and farewell dinners • Overseas information and resource center with ACCENT Madrid Study Center on-site staff • Madrid transit pass • Transfers from and to the Madrid airport for group flight participants

Program Price Does Not Include • Round-trip airfare (estimated airfare: $1300 - $1400) • Transportation to and from LAX • SBCC Registration fees (see description) • Internship placement, $250 supplement • Optional supplement for accommodation in a homestay ($1,425 double, $1,700 single), includes breakfast and dinner daily • Meals except as described • Required medical insurance • Travel insurance • Personal expenses, books, passports, visas, and anything not listed as included • Supplement for adult transit pass if over 22 years of age, $84

Transportation

All participants must check-in at the ACCENT  Madrid Study Center September 4, 2014 between 9am and 8pm (Note: most transatlantic flights depart one day before their arrival date). ACCENT will organize an optional round-trip group flight from Los Angeles. Airfare is not included in the program fee. Group flight participants will be met at the airport in Madrid and transferred to their housing. Group flight participants returning to the U.S. on the group return date will receive transportation to the Madrid airport. Participants on the Madrid program will receive detailed optional group flight information approximately four months prior to departure. Estimated airfare $1300 - $1400.

Insurance

It is your responsibility to obtain your own medical insurance. ACCENT requires proof of such insurance. Upon request, ACCENT will supply information concerning health/travel/cancellation insurance options.

Payments

After you are accepted to the program, your nonrefundable first payment check will be forwarded to ACCENT, travel contractor for the program. Please send the second and final payments to ACCENT directly by the due dates listed on the following payment schedule. Send payments to: ACCENT, 870 Market Street, Suite 1026, San Francisco, CA 94102. Phone: 800.869.9291. If you are accepted to the program after payment dates have passed, you are required to make the past due payment immediately.

Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, you go to the Federal Student Aid website: www.studentaid.ed.gov to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or to the SBCC Financial Aid Office. It may take a minimum of 4-6 weeks to process your paperwork and determine your eligibility for aid. ACCENT offers a Deferred Payment Plan for students receiving financial aid awarded through SBCC. For more information, please contact ACCENT at 800.869.9291.

Scholarships

If you are eligible for financial aid, you are encouraged to apply for a Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship which can be worth up to $5,000. Go to www.iie. org/gilman to learn more. The application deadline is March 4. Apply early and even before you have been accepted to the study abroad program. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please pick up a scholarship application form in the SBCC Study Abroad Office. The deadline for submission for fall semester programs is June 1. Award amounts vary according to the number of qualified applicants.

Registration & SBCC Fees

Later on in the spring, we will send you registration materials so that you can register for the program courses online. SBCC fees are not included in the program cost. California residents pay $46 per unit; non-California residents and international students pay $257 per unit. You are required to enroll in at least 12 units in the program. Fees are subject to change. Suggested Amount for Personal Expenses. Though personal spending habits vary widely, we suggest taking at least $1,200-1,500 per month for food and personal expenses.

Visas

A visa is written permission from the Spanish Consulate to visit or temporarily reside in a country and is granted by the government of that country. The duration of this program is less than 90 days and therefore at the time of this printing U.S. citizens do not require a visa to participate on this program. U.S. citizens are permitted a one-time stay for up to 90 days (within a 6 month period) in the collective countries of the Schengen Territory without a visa. Therefore, if you extend your travel dates beyond the dates of the program or beyond 90 days from the start date of the program, whichever is greater, you are subject to visa requirements. It is your responsibility to assess visa requirements and, if necessary, acquire a visa before your departure. Important: Spanish visas are extremely difficult to acquire; there is no reason to assume you will be able to obtain one for travel in the Schengen Territories outside of the program dates. For more information please visit www.eurovisa.info. Note: Non-U.S. citizens may have different visa requirements and should assess their responsibility by visiting the Spanish Consulate web site at: www.spainconsul-ny.org.

Passports

Specific information about obtaining a passport is available online at: http://travel.state.gov, by calling (877) 487-2778, or in Santa Barbara from the County Clerk-Recorder at 568-2250. Apply for one immediately since passport numbers are needed to make international air reservations 60 days prior to departure and to get an Spanish visa. It may take up to twelve weeks to obtain a passport. If you already have one, check its expiration date to make sure it will not expire until at least six months after your return.

Cancellations

If you have to withdraw from the program, you must notify the Study Abroad Office. All cancellations must also be made in writing to ACCENT and are effective the date of receipt by ACCENT. Participants are liable for payments until written cancellation is received.

Cancellation Fees: 70 days or more prior to start of program $250 50 to 69 days prior to start of program $1,000 30 to 49 days prior to start of program $2,000 15 to 29 days prior to start of program $3,000 0 to 14 days prior to start of program No Refund Although the Santa Barbara Community College District has attempted to determine the accuracy of this brochure, the District does not assume any liability with respect to the contents of the brochure. Courses offered, together with other related matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration and/or Governing Board of the Santa Barbara Community College District for reasons related to enrollment, finances, scheduling, dates, costs or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of its rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Travel, housing, meals and other logistical arrangements are provided by a contracting agency not affiliated with Santa Barbara Community College District. Participants will be required to sign a travel request and release which will exonerate the District from any liability. All courses are subject to approval by the Governing Board of Santa Barbara Community College District. All students must enroll for course credit (credit/no credit option available when indicated in the catalog); no auditors are allowed. Units and course grades will be awarded by Santa Barbara City College. ACCENT is not responsible for the academic segment of the program except as specified in the contract between ACCENT and Santa Barbara City College. Nor is ACCENT responsible for airline delays of any kind, or for expenses or loss incurred as a result of such delays. With regard to transportation/travel, regardless of the type of vehicle, ACCENT acts for the passenger as agent only. ACCENT assumes no liability for accident, injury, damage, or loss in any vehicle, or as a result of default by any person or company engaged in transporting the passenger. CST #1013432-40.

Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Application Procedures for Fall 2014 Madrid, Spain Study Abroad Program September 4-December 2, 2014 Deadline for Application: May 14, 2014. Apply early as the number of places in the program is limited. The program may fill before the deadline. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications may be accepted after the deadline, if space is available. To apply to the program, please submit the following: 1 1 1 1

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1. Application form. Please print clearly. 2. Responses to questions (typed or printed clearly). Please answer the questions listed on the bottom of the application form. 3. Copy (unofficial) of your college transcript(s). If you are a freshman, please submit a copy of your high school transcripts. 4. Two passport-size photos. Two recent photos that are passport size (2” x 2”) and full-face view are acceptable. Print your name on the back of each picture and staple the two photos in the box on the SBCC Madrid, Spain Application Form. CVS Pharmacies, some U.S. Post Offices, and AAA Auto Club (if you are a member) are suggested places to obtain photos. 5. Two completed recommendation forms, which are included with this application. At least one form is to be completed by an instructor, preferably an SBCC instructor, if you are an SBCC student. The second form may be completed by a person who knows you well such as an employer, supervisor, or long-time adult family friend. Please no recommendations from relatives, roommates, girl or boy friends. The recommendation forms do not have to be attached to or submitted with your program application. 6. Completed Student Conduct Release Form. The top of this form is to be completed by you and submitted to the Dean of Students at the institution you are currently attending. If you are currently attending SBCC, the form is to be submitted to the Office of Student Support Services in the Student Services building, second floor, room SS-260. The bottom of the form will be completed by Dean Ben Partee and returned to the SBCC Study Abroad Office and attached to your application. Your acceptance to the program is not final until the form is returned to the Study Abroad Office. 7. $250 non-refundable first payment. Payment may be made by check or money order made out to ACCENT. Please put your check or money order in the envelope with your one photo and staple it to the SBCC Madrid, Spain Application Form. 8. SBCC Enrollment. If you are not currently enrolled at SBCC, you must complete an SBCC Admissions Application for the 2014 fall semester. You may enroll online at http://www.sbcc.edu/apply/ or staple an SBCC enrollment form to your application. Forms are available at the SBCC Admissions Office in the Student Services Building and the Study Abroad Office. 9. Submit your application. Staple your responses to the questions, transcripts, photos, and deposit to your application. Your recommendation forms and Student Conduct Release Form may be submitted separately to the Study Abroad Office.

By mail: Santa Barbara City College or give it to: Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Office Study Abroad Office 721 Cliff Drive International Education Center, Room #1 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Notification of Acceptance. Carola Smith, Senior Director of International Programs, will notify you of acceptance to the program after your interview and after a review of your application documents and recommendation forms. Communication. The SBCC Study Abroad Office and ACCENT will communicate with you by e-mail and regular mail. Please check your e-mail frequently for any changes or updates. If you change your mailing address or e-mail address, please notify the Study Abroad Office immediately by sending your new address to [email protected] Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Phone: (805) 965-0581 FAX: (805) 963-7222

Study Abroad Office Office: #1 International Education Center Phone: (805) 965-0581 Ext. 4388 E-mail: [email protected]

ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA 94102 800 869-9291 www.accentintl.com

Study Abroad Website: www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad All statements made on this sheet and distributed generally to prospective or accepted participants shall be for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as being contractual for any purpose.

1I currently attend ____________ and am attaching an SBCC enrollment form to this application. 1I currently attend ____________ and enrolled at SBCC on-line on __________________ (date). 1 I currently attend SBCC.

 1. Staple 2 passport-size photos here.

FALL SEMESTER IN MADRID WITH SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM Program dates: September 4 - December 2, 2014

2. Staple to your application an envelope with one additional passport photo enclosed. 3. Using a ball point pen, print your name and SBCC-MadFA14 at the top on the back of all the photos.

Legal Name ___________________________________________________________ K No. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Last First Middle (as it appears in your passport) (Your K number is under the bar code on your SBCC student ID card) Current Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip

Phone (home or cell) (___ ___ ___) - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___

Work phone (___ ___ ___) - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___

Address after spring semester ends _______________________________________________________________________________________

Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip

Phone after spring semester ends (___ ___ ___) - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___



Date of Birth ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___

Participants must be 18 years old on or before day of departure.

E-mail address ______________________________ @ __________________________ Citizenship (country) ________________________ Please print your e-mail address very clearly.

Please indicate the best times to reach you at your current phone: _____________________________________________________________ If you are not currently attending Santa Barbara City College, what school are you attending? ________________________________________ Please list the names of two people who may be contacted in the event of an emergency. These people may be parents, guardians, relatives, or close friends. Name _____________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ ___ __________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________ __________________________________________ Relationship _______________________________________ __________________________________________ I hereby authorize SBCC representatives to contact and discuss with the persons listed above my status in the study abroad program. I further authorize Carola Smith, Director of SBCC Study Abroad, to review my student conduct file. Signature ________________________________________________

Date _____________________________________________

1 I would like to apply for ACCENT’s Deferred Payment Plan. Please send me the Deferred Payment Plan eligibility packet. ACCENT’s Deferred Payment Plan may allow me to defer payment of up to 40% of the ACCENT program fees by using Financial Aid awarded through my school. I understand that if I am accepted into ACCENT’s Deferred Payment Plan, the plan will constitute an amendment to the terms and conditions in this program brochure. Request for Special Accommodations. If you have a disability for which you will be seeking special accommodations abroad, please contact the SBCC Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) specialist immediately to begin discussions about reasonable accommodations. Phone: (805) 968-0581, ext. 2364. Office: Student Services Building. The process to reach agreement on reasonable accommodations must take place before you leave the US. Students who disclose needs at the last minute or who require accommodations that cannot be made available in the host country, may be advised to postpone participation or consider another program. ----->

Do you have a medical condition that may prevent you from being able to function in the following or situations or to participate in the following activities? 1 Walking on uneven surfaces for at least two miles 1 Climbing several flights of stairs 1 Sitting in buses/trains/airplanes for extended periods of time 1 Being able to adjust to substantially different diets 1 Being able to function at times in extremely hot or adverse weather conditions If you checked any of the activities listed above, please note your medical condition. The information will be shared with our Health and Wellness Program. If you have questions regarding your health as it relates to your ability to participate in the study abroad program, please consult with your physician. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ I have carefully read the brochure for the SBCC Semester in Madrid Program and wish to apply. I agree to the terms and conditions stated in the program brochure, including the payment and refund policies. I understand that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions ACCENT will notify me in writing. The applicant shall be the client of ACCENT for all purposes. Any applicable refunds will be returned to the applicant regardless of the source of payment. Signature _____________________________________________

Date __________________________________________

On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions. You may either type or clearly print your responses. Please limit all your answers to 1 - 2 pages. 1. What are 5 things that you are looking forward to about studying abroad? 2. What are 5 challenges that currently worry you the most about going overseas? 3. How do you think the values and perspectives of the host country will be different from your own cultural values? 4. How do you think you will be perceived by the people in the host country based on your nationality and cultural heritage?

Santa Barbara City College Recommendation for Study Abroad Program #1 Please fill out the following recommendation form for _____________________________ who (name of student) is applying to study in Santa Barbara City College’s Madrid, Spain, Study Abroad Program. Your honest appraisal of this student is appreciated. *** A = excellent

B = good

C = average

D = poor

X = no opportunity to observe

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B

C

D

X

Academic ability to do college level course work Emotional stability to live abroad Flexibility/openness to new and different experiences Tolerance and openness to cultural differences Sense of personal responsibility Respect for authority and program guidelines Sense of cooperation Consideration of others/works well with groups Other personal characteristics (friendliness, enthusiasm, humor, etc.) Overall evaluation

Comments (optional)

Thank you! Please return to: Study Abroad Office Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109

ame: __________________________________________________ N Relationship to applicant: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________

Santa Barbara City College Recommendation for Study Abroad Program #2 Please fill out the following recommendation form for _____________________________ who (name of student) is applying to study in Santa Barbara City College’s Madrid, Spain, Study Abroad Program. Your honest appraisal of this student is appreciated. *** A = excellent

B = good

C = average

D = poor

X = no opportunity to observe

A

B

C

D

X

Academic ability to do college level course work Emotional stability to live abroad Flexibility/openness to new and different experiences Tolerance and openness to cultural differences Sense of personal responsibility Respect for authority and program guidelines Sense of cooperation Consideration of others/works well with groups Other personal characteristics (friendliness, enthusiasm, humor, etc.) Overall evaluation

Comments (optional)

Thank you! Please return to: Study Abroad Office Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109

ame: __________________________________________________ N Relationship to applicant: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________

Santa Barbara City College

Dean of Students Conduct Release Form To the SBCC Study Abroad Applicant: 1. Please complete the top part of this form. 2. If you currently attend SBCC, submit this form to Dr. Ben Partee, Dean of Studnets, in the Student Services Building, Room #SS-260 (second floor), Student Services Building. If you currently attend another college or university, give this form and an envelope that has a stamp and is addressed to Santa Barbara City College, Study Abroad, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, to the Dean of Students at your school. 3. Ask the dean to complete the bottom part of the form and return it to the SBCC Study Abroad Office. Name ___________________________________________ Last First Middle

K No. ___ ___

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Address _________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________

Dates of Attendance at ________: From ______ to ______

Study Abroad Program location __________________________

(if you are an SBCC student)

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I hereby consent to the Dean of the college I am currently attending to furnish Santa Barbara City College with the information on the form below and I hereby waive my right of access to any statements by said Dean evaluating me and my activities. Signature _____________________________________________

Date __________________________________________

To the Dean: The student named above has applied to participate in a study abroad program at Santa Barbara City College. We will be grateful for your comments that will be kept confidential. 1. Has this student been subject to any disciplinary actions? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Are any disciplinary charges pending? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Has this student been expelled, suspended, placed on probation, required to withdraw, or given a reprimand or warning? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Is this student eligible to re-enroll at your college? Yes ____ No ____ Conditionally ___ If yes or conditionally, please explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Any additional comments you may wish to make regarding this student.

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for taking time to complete this form and returning it as soon as possible to: Study Abroad Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Signature ___________________________________________ Name (Please print) ___________________________________ Title ________________________________________________ Institution ____________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________