SPAIN 2014ISE: Where language matters!

Intercultural Student Experiences

www.isemn.org

Why travel?Gain cultural competencePractice employment skillsUtilize cross-curricular skillsDispel and correct stereotypesPersonal growthThe “ultimate test”Expand comfort zone

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry,

and narrow-mindedness."  

-Mark Twain

Why ISE?non-profit organizationfocus on immersion, language

learningnot a vacation or a “fly-through”Code of Conduct offers home-staysbest deal for $$Friendly, knowledgeable staff

ISE Mission

“To inspire and educate students of the world through experiential

learning across cultures.”

Requirementssuccessfully 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

Program Package

10-day “Hola Madrid”$3495+ 4 mealsleave from Minneapolis

leave after June 20 return before July 4

need minimum of 8 participants

ItineraryDay 1: departure; en route to MadridDay 2: Madrid; Palacio Real, Museo del Prado, Plaza

Mayor

Day 3: excursion to Segovia; Acueducto, Alcázar

Day 4-8: Family StayDay 9: Madrid; additional sightseeing, Flamenco

Dance

Day 10: return to U.S.

Insurance/Financial AidBasic medical provided with program costtrip cancellation (medical-related)

family combined annual income <$50,000

average $464 this yeardependent on needRequest application in writing by Nov 15

other local options available

FeesLate fees/missing materials: $402 weeks late: CANCELreenroll: $40return check: $40

weekend travel: nonefuel surcharge: noneextras for souvenirs, extra snacks, etc

Family Stayvolunteers - not compensatedfamilies acquired through schools

sharing same goal; many are teachers, friends of educational system

families maintain normal routineone student per family to

maximize experienceDear Family letter

Cancellation feesnonrefundable: $100Nov1-Nov 30: $350Dec 1- Jan 31: $500After Feb 1: TBD30 days prior to departure:

no refund possible

This assumes no further fees to SH

Payment Schedule

June 10 for early bird discount (Oct 1) : all paperwork $500 deposit

November 15: $1000January 15: $1000March 15: remaining balance

Awards - up to $550

Most Valuable Traveler: $250 2 students per group nominated entered in pool of nominations to be

drawnBest Photo: $50, $100, $150

special moments or scenesBest Family letter: $50, $100, $150ISE Alumnus Scholarship: $2000

Summer HostingPossible $450 savings on packageJune 26-July 31Camp July 7-18 in MNA few boys are left to placeHosting with friends can be fun!Don’t need to travel to host

What now?continue contemplating and discussingcarefully read application formvisit www.isemn.net for additional info.contact Señora with any further questionson or before June 10: final decisionno reminders given

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Pack your bags!!application form - be sure to sign it!deposit check of $500 payable to ISEstart writing your “Dear Family” letter

with an attached personal or family photo

Code of Conduct form signedFamily Stay applicationgive all to Señora before June 10don’t forget your passport and camera!

Here we come!