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SPAIN 2014

SPAIN 2014. ISE: Where language matters! I ntercultural S tudent E xperiences www.isemn.org. Why travel?. Gain cultural competence Practice employment skills Utilize cross-curricular skills Dispel and correct stereotypes Personal growth The “ ultimate test ” Expand comfort zone.

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SPAIN 2014

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  1. SPAIN 2014 ISE: Where language matters! Intercultural Student Experiences www.isemn.org

  2. Why travel? • Gain cultural competence • Practice employment skills • Utilize cross-curricular skills • Dispel and correct stereotypes • Personal growth • The “ultimate test” • Expand comfort zone

  3. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."   -Mark Twain

  4. Why ISE? • non-profit organization • focus on immersion, language learning • not a vacation or a “fly-through” • Code of Conduct • offers home-stays • best deal for $$ • Friendly, knowledgeable staff

  5. ISE Mission “To inspire and educate students of the world through experiential learning across cultures.”

  6. Requirements • successfully complete Spanish III or IV • if drop Spanish midyear or not successfully complete: DROPPED from the trip without reimbursement! • have proper documents for travel • current, valid passport • signed notarized parent permission form • accept, sign, and live by Code of Conduct

  7. Program Package • 10-day “Hola Madrid” • $3495+ 4 meals • leave from Minneapolis • leave after June 20 • return before July 4 • need minimum of 8 participants

  8. Itinerary • Day 1: departure; en route to Madrid • Day 2: Madrid; Palacio Real, Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor • Day 3: excursion to Segovia; Acueducto, Alcázar • Day 4-8: Family Stay • Day 9: Madrid; additional sightseeing, Flamenco Dance • Day 10: return to U.S.

  9. Insurance/Financial Aid • Basic medical provided with program cost • trip cancellation (medical-related) • family combined annual income <$50,000 • average $464 this year • dependent on need • Request application in writing by Nov 15 • other local options available

  10. Fees • Late fees/missing materials: $40 • 2 weeks late: CANCEL • reenroll: $40 • return check: $40 • weekend travel: none • fuel surcharge: none • extras for souvenirs, extra snacks, etc

  11. Family Stay • volunteers - not compensated • families acquired through schools sharing same goal; many are teachers, friends of educational system • families maintain normal routine • one student per family to maximize experience • Dear Family letter

  12. Cancellation fees • nonrefundable: $100 • Nov1-Nov 30: $350 • Dec 1- Jan 31: $500 • After Feb 1: TBD • 30 days prior to departure: no refund possible This assumes no further fees to SH

  13. Payment Schedule • June 10 for early bird discount (Oct 1) : • all paperwork • $500 deposit • November 15: $1000 • January 15: $1000 • March 15: remaining balance

  14. Awards - up to $550 • Most Valuable Traveler: $250 • 2 students per group nominated • entered in pool of nominations to be drawn • Best Photo: $50, $100, $150 • special moments or scenes • Best Family letter: $50, $100, $150 • ISE Alumnus Scholarship: $2000

  15. Summer Hosting • Possible $450 savings on package • June 26-July 31 • Camp July 7-18 in MN • A few boys are left to place • Hosting with friends can be fun! • Don’t need to travel to host

  16. What now? • continue contemplating and discussing • carefully read application form • visit www.isemn.net for additional info. • contact Señora with any further questions • on or before June 10: final decision • no reminders given

  17. Follow along • South Hamilton World Language Department facebook page • #ise2013 • @donakimberly • blog • Remind101 texts • (585) 638-9156 Code: E3pana2014

  18. Pack your bags!! • application form - be sure to sign it! • deposit check of $500 payable to ISE • start writing your “Dear Family” letter with an attached personal or family photo • Code of Conduct form signed • Family Stay application • give all to Señora before June 10 • don’t forget your passport and camera!

  19. Here we come!

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