The Plaza Mayor is a central plaza in the city of Madrid, Spain
Chattanooga State Community College has partnered with the Tennessee Consortium on International Studies for several years to offer students a chance to study abroad, explore new cultures and learn more about the language spoken in the country of their choice.
During the 2015 trip to Spain scheduled for June 2-23, 2015, students may choose between the following classes: SPAN 1020, Beginning Spanish II; SPAN 2010, Intermediate Spanish I; or SPAN 2020, Intermediate Spanish II.
Students interested in this opportunity will need to apply online and pay a non-refundable $100 fee no later than Dec. 3 for early acceptance. Eligible students will be notified of acceptance by Dec.12. The total fee for the program is $3,900. This program fee also includes excursions, class instruction for three hours per day, five days a week; and living arrangements with a local family who will provide three meals each day for the student.
To help pay for this cost, Chattanooga State offers a Tiger Travels Funding Award of up to $3,500. Eligibility requirements include:
• GPA of 2.0 or better in all college-level coursework;
• Must be a degree-seeking student;
• Must maintain full-time enrollment during the 2015 Spring semester;
• Successfully complete at least 12 college-level credit hours at Chattanooga State by the end of Spring 2015;
• Must participate in the planning of the annual International Festival during Spring 2015;
• Must participate and submit proof of participation in four diversity, international, or multicultural events in addition to the International Festival;
• Submit a formal 500-word essay that addresses specific goals, objectives, impact, and efforts to promote international awareness; and
• If awarded, student must agree to document the study abroad experience through e-portfolio and present a formal program campus-wide.
The program is designed to provide students intensive language instruction while they experience Spanish cultures first-hand. English is spoken only as absolutely needed and during some excursions so as not to exclude beginners. The trips to various cultural sites will convey important information about both contemporary and historical Spain. These excursions may include Madrid, Salamanca and Avila, Ruta de los Castillos, and La Granja.
While in Segovia, students will visit the Gothic Cathedral, the Alcazar de Segovia, the Roman Aqueduct and other points of interest.
Study abroad student coordinator Lalonie McCarter will hold an informational meeting to discuss all 18 trips offered through TnCIS and Chattanooga State at noon on Nov. 12 in the C.C. Bond Humanities building, room 202.
For more information about all available trips in 2015, visit http://www.tncis.org/ or contact Juan Santillana at 423-697-2505 or jasantillana@chattanoogastate.edu.