Spanish LBAT - MADRID

• Background
• Location Information
• Program Dates
• Host Institution
• Academic Information
• Academic Disciplines
• Credit Transfer Information
• Eligibility Requirements
• Program Costs
• Housing and Meals
• Insurance
• Extracurricular Activities
• Climate
• VISA & Passport Information
• Your Next Steps
• Experiences of Former Students

BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic studies abroad. GT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs allow students to experience GT coursework in an entirely different context. Students earn academic credit while participating in field projects, on-site visits, and overseas courses.

LOCATION INFORMATION
For more information on this city and country, please visit:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
http://www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecontent/country.aspx
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations

PROGRAM DATES
June 29 to July 29, 2012

First year program went abroad:
1992

HOST INSTITUTION
Not Applicable

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Subject Areas Available:

• Spanish
• Modern Languages

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
This is a GT faculty-led study abroad program; courses offered are GT courses.

This is a 6 credit-hour program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-You must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation in a study abroad program and you must be at least 18 years of age by the program's departure date.

-You must be in good academic standing. Good academic standing is determined by the Registrar's Office and is indicated at the end of your transcript each semester. Academic warning is a subcategory of good academic standing, so students on warning are still eligible.

-You must be in good disciplinary standing. The Office of the Dean of Students determines your standing based on your disciplinary record.

-You must maintain appropriate standards of behavior. Keep in mind that there are social aspects to the study abroad learning experience. Appropriate standards of behavior must be adhered to at all times. All faculty, staff, and participants, must be able to comply with all program guidelines including but not limited to the following: the ability to interact, work and effectively communicate within both group and independent settings, the ability to live and travel in a close group environment, the ability to live in program-provided housing (eg. university residence/dormitory, host family, and/or hotel, etc. depending on the program), travel by bus/train/plane with the group, attend and participate in all classes, participate in cultural activities and site visits, etc. Please note: If you have previous contact with GT study abroad programs, the OIE, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students, applications may require additional time to be reviewed and processed.

-You must complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings. Each time you participate in a GT study abroad program, you are required to complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings: PART ONE & PART TWO.

PROGRAM COSTS
PLEASE NOTE:  This chart represents the cost of attendance for the semester abroad.  It includes estimates for all included and non-included items. 

All students pay GT in-state tuition rates; out-of-state students add $250.

In State Tuition	$1,458
Out of State Tuition	$1,708
GT Mandatory Fees	$651
Books and Supplies	$30
Administrative and/or Application fees	$1,500
Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals)	$725
Roundtrip Airfare	$1,500
Room and Board	$2,600
Additional Language Instruction	$0
Mandatory Insurance	$30
Total	$8,494 (in state)
	$8,744 (out of state)

*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing" and "new" students under the non-guaranteed tuition plan. Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.

HOUSING AND MEALS
Please contact the program for details.

INSURANCE
GT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS organized and managed by the Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. ALL students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.

" Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants' primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.

" Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one's return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.

**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.

PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.

Specific questions about the insurance coverage should be directed to the provider at 770-427-2461.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable

CLIMATE
Madrid, Spain
Spain is extremely hot during mid-summer, in July and August. The rest of the year the climate is generally temperate in the north, but warm in the south. The best time to visit is during spring or autumn, except for the Atlantic coast, which has heavy rains in October and November. August is the busiest month, while May and October are the best times for both ideal weather and fewer crowds. Madrid and the high central area can get very cold during winter. Average temeratures from May to July range from 48°F to 90°F.

VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here

Participants of this program must have a valid passport . Please contact the program for information on obtaining student visas.

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