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SPRING SEMESTER PROGRAM AT A GLANCEProgram TracksIntermediate Level SpanishAdvanced Level Spanish

Language of InstructionSpanish

Semester Course Load5 courses, 15 credits total

Enrichment• Five-day orientation in Madrid

• Monthly group dinners to differentlocal restaurants

• Spanish language partner program

• Casa de las Lenguas events andprogramming

• Picos de Europa weekend excursionin May

Housing OptionsProgram-arranged homestays

CalendarSpring: early January through mid-May

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Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships

Eligibility

Application Procedures

Summer Program

OVIEDO FUN FACT!Oviedo is an important stopon El Camino de Santiago, apopular pilgrimage route thatleads to the shrine of theapostle St. James the Greatin the Catedral de Santiago

de Compostela.

TEMPLE INSPAIN PROGRAMIf you are committed to developing your Spanishlanguage skills and understanding of Spanishculture, Temple’s Spring Semester in Spain programoffers an unparalleled opportunity for you. Based at the University of Oviedo, this program provides animmersive linguistic and cultural experience, combiningin-class language instruction with a homestay and dailyinteraction with Oviedo citizens. Removed from theheavy tourism of other Spanish towns, Oviedo, thecapital of Asturias, is rich in Spanish history and cultureand offers easy access to nearby cities, the mountainsand the coast. This off-the-beaten-path locationprovides students with a truly authentic experience.You’ll not only improve your language skills, but you’lllearn about the region's traditions, history and cuisine,and you might even learn to cook local dishes from yourhost family!

As a program participant, you will be enrolled in theCursos de Lengua y Cultura Españolas para Extranjeros

program, which for 35 years has offered courses inSpanish language and culture to international students.An integral part of the university, the program offers abroad range of courses, conducted in Spanish at theintermediate and advanced levels, and is housed at La Casa de las Lenguas, a center dedicated to languagelearning on the university’s Campus de El Milán.

Through this brochure, we aim to provide an overview of the program offerings, site and staff. More detailedinformation, as well as any program updates, areavailable on our website, and we encourage you to contact our Education Abroad advisors with any questions.

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WHY OVIEDO?Immerse yourself in Oviedo—the cultural, commercial andadministrative hub of Asturias, located just 20 miles from thebeautiful Bay of Biscay. You will take classes at the Universidad

de Oviedo, one of the top universities in Spain. As a universitycity with so much history, Oviedo offers:

• A wonderful setting to further develop and refine your languageskills. With relatively few English-speaking visitors, you will beable to truly immerse yourself in the Spanish language.

• A city large enough to host a full calendar of events (includingfestivals, museum exhibits, concerts, and sporting events), yetsmall enough to see familiar faces as you walk through town.

• Awe-inspiring natural vistas and endless opportunities forgetting out into nature, with the Cantabrian Sea to the northand the Picos de Europa to the south.

• An array of architectural styles, from Pre-Romanesque toGothic to Baroque, attesting to the city’s integration of avariety of cultures.

Beyond Oviedo

In addition to life in Oviedo, nearby coastal cities such as Gijónand Avilés provide you with further opportunities for explorationand learning about local culture.

• Gijón, the largest city in Asturias and one of the region’s maintourist destinations, features busy beaches, museums, amarina, and frequent cultural events.

• Avilés is close to some of the most beautiful beaches in theregion, and its medieval quarter has been named a site ofhistoric artistic heritage. It is also home to the Centro

Niemeyer, a cultural venue attracting music, theater, and danceperformances; films; and exhibitions from around the world.

ABOUT ASTURIASOviedo is located in theprovince of Asturias, whichboasts a population ofover one million and sits inthe far northwest corner ofthe Iberian Peninsula.Nestled between theCantabrian Sea to thenorth, and the Cantabrianmountain chain to thesouth, Asturias is oftencalled a “natural paradise,”with high mountains,inland sierras, valleys,meadows and woodlands,and a rugged coastal areawith cliffs, beaches andriver estuaries. Asturiasfeatures an Atlanticclimate, with mildtemperatures andabundant rainfall yearround. The origins ofAsturian culture trace backto ancient times, withprehistoric cave paintings,Celtic settlements, Romanbaths, and Romanesqueand Gothic monuments.

OVIEDO FUN FACT!The prestigious Prince of Asturias Awards,which recognize achievement in eightdifferent categories, is hosted in Oviedoevery year. Previous winners include PedroAlmodóvar, Annie Leibovitz, Al Gore, andMario Vargas Llosa.

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…practicing your Spanishskills as you discover localeateries and hangouts

… trekking through the Picosde Europa. Let nature inspireyou during an invigorating hike,featuring the stunning backdropof these famous mountains.

PICTURE YOURSELF IN OVIEDO…

…exploring the historyaround you by climbing upto el Cristo.

…taking an afternoon walk through the windingstreets of the old town part of Oviedo. Explore thediverse architecture and be sure to check outplaces like El Fontán market, El Ayuntamiento,

and El Museo de Bellas Artes.

Read about students’ experiences and view program photos – visit our website studyabroad.temple.edu and follow us atfacebook: Temple U Abroad twitter: Temple_U_Abroad instagram: TempleUAbroad blog: templeinspain.wordpress.com

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MEET THETEMPLEIN SPAINPROGRAMDIRECTORDr. JaimeDurán is a nativeof Oviedo andstudied as an undergraduate atthe University of Oviedo. Heobtained his PhD in Spanishfrom Temple University, wherehe currently teaches when heis not in Oviedo directing theprogram. Dr. Durán developedTemple’s Spain summerprogram as well as the springsemester program. He hasdirected and taught in thesummer program for ten yearsand the spring semesterprogram for the past five. Hisfield of study is Spanishliterature and culture.

PROGRAM FACULTYIn addition to serving asProgram Director, Dr. Duránteaches two courses eachsemester. The remainingcourses are taught by Oviedofaculty, many of whomspecialize in the teaching ofSpanish as a foreign language.

First, I thank you foryour interest in ourSpain programs. If youare looking for a life-changing experience,you have come to theright place. TempleUniversity’s StudyAbroad in Spainsemester and summerprograms are based inthe city of Oviedo (my

hometown), an ideal location forimmersing yourself in Spain's languageand culture. Studying abroad in Oviedowill provide you access to a personaland academic experience which willbecome an integral part of what you willbecome in the future. It will definitelymark a before and an after in your life.Most importantly, it will grant youaccess to a most powerful tool thesedays: perspective, something that givesus reference as to where we stand andwho we are, by becoming aware ofwhere and how other peoples in theworld choose to live their lives andarticulate their existence. I assure you,in addition to your language skills, thisperspective will prove to be one of yourgreatest assets both personally andprofessionally. Please explore our springsemester and summer programs, and Ilook forward to being a resource for youas you experience all that Spain andOviedo have to offer!

Saludos,Jaime Durán

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Founded in 1575, the University of Oviedo is linked tonumerous outstanding figures of Spanish and Europeanculture, and today, the University of Oviedo is one of thetop universities in Spain, with over 34,000 studentsenrolled in 35 departments, 12 faculties, three highertechnical schools, 17 university schools, and variousuniversity institutes and centers. The university has fivecampuses throughout Oviedo, as well as campuses inthe nearby cities of Gijón and Mieres.

The Temple in Spain program is housed at the Casa de

las Lenguas, on the Campus de El Milán. The Campus de

El Milán, home to the humanities at the university, iscomprised of classrooms and administrative offices, aswell as a library, video library and language laboratory.

SCHOOLLOCATION and FACILITIES

TEMPLE IN SPAIN AT UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO,CAMPUS DE EL MILÁN

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OVIEDODAY TRIPS

The closest beach to Oviedo—

just 30 minutes away

Ride a funicular to Fuente Dé for

breathtaking mountain views of Asturias

Sightseeing, museums,

festivals and beaches

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La Plaza del Fontán is a bustling

marketplace to buy produce and flowers,

as well as socialize in the plaza's various

tapas bars and sidrerías.

Fernando Botero’s “La Gorda”

is popular meeting point in the

heart of Oviedo.

Catedral Metropolitana

Basílica de San Salvador

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ACADEMICPROGRAMTRACKSThe Temple in Spain springsemester program is comprisedof coursework in Spanishlanguage, literature, translation,history, art and culture. You willenroll in one of two tracks,depending on your Spanishlanguage background, as allcourses are conducted inSpanish. A list of courses thatare typically offered within eachtrack follow.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPANISH TRACK• Intended for students who have, at minimum,successfully completed four semesters of university-level Spanish (including Spanish 1001: Basic I, Spanish1002: Basic II, Spanish 1003: Intermediate I, andSpanish 2001: Conversational Review at Temple); or theequivalent.

• Students enroll in five courses from the intermediatetrack course offerings, for a total of 15 credits.

• Please note: students who have not yet taken Spanish2096 and/or Spanish 3001, or the equivalents, prior toenrolling in the Temple in Spain program are required totake these courses while in Oviedo.

GENERAL ACADEMIC MATTERSGenEd for Temple Students

Temple Students who successfullycomplete the Temple in Spainprogram automatically satisfy theWorld Society (GG) requirement of GenEd.

Accreditation

The Temple in Spain program, as an integral part of TempleUniversity, is fully accredited bythe Middle States Association ofColleges and Schools.

Transcript and Transfer of Credits

We advise you to discuss youracademic plan, selection ofcourses, applicability of financialaid, and ultimate transfer of creditwith your home institution prior todeparture for Spain. The creditsyou earn at Temple in Spain willbe recorded on a standard TempleUniversity transcript. If you are not a Temple student, your officialtranscript will be sent directly to your home institution free ofcharge following the conclusion of the program.

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ADVANCED LEVEL SPANISH TRACK• Intended for students who have, at minimum,successfully completed seven semesters of university-level Spanish (including Spanish 1001: Basic I, Spanish1002: Basic II, Spanish 1003: Intermediate I, Spanish2001: Conversational Review, Spanish 2096:Composition, Spanish 3001: Advanced Composition &Conversation, and Spanish 3096: Advanced Analysisand Writing Skills at Temple); or the equivalent.

• Students enroll in five courses from the advanced trackcourse offerings, for a total of 15 credits.

OVIEDO FUN FACT!Oviedo has been namedone of the cleanest citiesin Europe—there areworkers who wash thestreets every night andrid it of any litter!

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPANISHSpanish 2002 | Hispanic Readings (3 credits)

Spanish 2096 | Composition (3 credits)

Spanish 3001 | Advanced Composition & Conversation (3 credits)

Spanish 3002 | Hispanic Readings II (3 credits)

Spanish 3003 | Advanced Grammar and Linguistic Concepts (3 credits)

Spanish 3221 | Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 credits)

Spanish 3241 | Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3 credits)

Spanish 3401 | Translation Skills (3 credits)

Spanish 4221 | The Art of Spain (3 credits)

ADVANCED LEVEL SPANISHSpanish 3002 | Hispanic Readings II (3 credits)

Spanish 3003 | Advanced Grammar and Linguistic Concepts (3 credits)

Spanish 3121 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature (3 credits)

Spanish 3221 | Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 credits)

Spanish 3241 | Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3 credits)

Spanish 3401 | Translation Skills (3 credits)

Spanish 3402 | Interpretation Skills in Translation (3 credits)

Spanish 3501 | Spanish for Business (3 credits)

Spanish 4121 | Survey of Spanish Literature (3 credits)

Spanish 4183 | Directed Readings (3 credits)

Spanish 4221 | The Art of Spain (3 credits)

Spanish 4301 | Spanish Phonetics (3 credits)

COURSESCourses are designed to develop yourSpanish language skills and to furtheryour understanding of various aspectsof Spanish and Asturian culture.

The following courses are typicallyoffered each year. For coursedescriptions, pre-requisites and notesabout required courses, please visit ourwebsite.

If you have questions about thedifferent tracks or how certain coursesfit into your degree program, youshould consult with your academicadvisor within your school/college.

• Temple students should also consulttheir major or minor advisor inTemple’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese.

• Non-Temple students should consulttheir home institution to determinehow courses will transfer.

“The best part of myexperience was living

with a host family. It notonly helped my Spanishimprove immensely, butit was a fabulous way tolearn about the cultureas well. And you can'tbeat traditional comidaasturiana made by your

madre española!”– Emily Della Fera, Spring 2013

During your semester in Spain, you will have the opportunity toparticipate in several cultural activities and programs designed toenrich your social and cultural life while in Oviedo.

Activities offered through theUniversity of Oviedo

In addition to academic courses, theuniversity’s La Casa de las Lenguas

offers cultural programming andorganized leisure activities, enabling youto acquire in-depth knowledge ofvarious aspects of Spanish and Asturianculture. The programs and activitiesalso serve to strengthen your Spanishlanguage proficiency outside of a formalclassroom setting.

ACADEMIC andCULTURAL ENRICHMENT

Programs and activities include:

• a language partner conversationexchange

• a one week non-credit enrichmentworkshop which, in the past, hasincluded themes such as cartoondesign, cooking, dance, digitaljournalism, photography,photojournalism, radio broadcastingand storytelling

• a film series

• short story and photographycompetitions

• organized visits to sites of intereststudied in class

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"Through the Tándem language exchange, I wasable to improve my Spanish language skills andexperience Oviedo in a new way with someonemy own age—and we still keep in touch!”

– Jaleh Najafali

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Activities hosted by Dr. Durán

In addition to the cultural offeringsprovided by the University of Oviedo,you will have the chance to participatein the following activities as part of theTemple in Spain semester program:

• a five-day orientation program in Madrid

• monthly group dinners

• weekend excursion to Picos de

Europa in May

OVIEDO FUN FACT!Oviedo commemorates people thathave been important to the city, and180 statues of everyone from WoodyAllen to the popular literary figure La Regenta (created by Spanishnovelist Leopoldo Alas y Ureña) can be found all over town.

(clockwise from top left) While studying in Oviedo, you’re likely

to visit the Basilica of Covadonga and King Palayo’s grave

(students pictured with Professor Doyle), learn traditional

Asturian dance, el xiringüelu, at a festival, learn from your host

family how to pour sidra, visit the top of the mountain in Fuente

Dé, study in the library at the University of Oviedo or enjoy

churros con chocolate at one of the local cafes.

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Housing Accommodations

The Temple in Spain program offershousing with a local host family. Afteracceptance you will complete ahomestay profile which the University of Oviedo will then use to match youwith a host family. You will be providedwith three meals a day and laundryservice. This living arrangement offers agreat opportunity to practice thelanguage in a natural setting and havedirect access to local lifestyle,gastronomy and social life.

Passports and Visas

Since a visa is required for semesterstudy in Spain, we provide detailed visaapplication instructions once you areaccepted and assist with the visaapplication process. To apply for a visa,you will have to submit your passport,as well as supporting documents soonafter the program application deadline,so be sure to have a valid passport inhand (valid for a minimum of six monthsbeyond the end of your stay in Spain) in early October in order to meet thevisa application deadline. For moreinformation about obtaining or renewing a U.S. passport, please visit:travel.state.gov.

Pre-departure Preparations

Once accepted, we provide you withdetailed materials designed to guideyou in preparing for your time in Spain.Pre-departure materials include:

• Course registration materials

• Passport information and visaapplication instructions

• Travel and arrival information

• Insurance information

• Health and safety information

• Housing details

• Billing information with confirmedtuition, program fees, and paymentpolicies

• Cultural information

Pre-departure Orientation

A pre-departure orientation program isconducted in Philadelphia by programadministrators and faculty, as well asformer Temple in Spain students. Anonline version of the orientation isavailable for students who do not live inthe Philadelphia area.

On-site Orientation

Upon arrival in Spain, you willparticipate in a five day orientationprogram in Madrid designed tointroduce you to the basics of Spanishculture, language and social etiquette.

The on-site orientation includes:

• City-wide tour, including stops at thePalacio Real de Madrid and thefamous Museo del Prado.

• Trip to the city of Ávila, birthplace ofSaint Teresa, a famous Christianmystic from the 16th century.

• Excursion to Toledo, “The City ofThree Cultures,” where Jews,Christians and Muslims once co-existed peacefully, producing arich and varied mixture of architectureand foodways.

You will then travel to Oviedo as agroup, where the University of Oviedohosts a welcome for students uponarrival to campus. During this time, youwill be introduced to the universitycampus, faculty and staff.

PROGRAMSERVICES

Health Insurance

All Temple University study abroadparticipants will have internationalhealth insurance coverage through HTH Worldwide. Education Abroad will obtain the insurance on your behalf,and the cost will appear on yourprogram bill. While all programparticipants will have coverage fromHTH Worldwide, be sure to maintainyour U.S. health insurance coverage for your time abroad. More detailedinsurance information is provided toaccepted students.

Emergency Services

In the event of an emergency overseas,all students on a Temple Universitystudy abroad program also have access to 24-hour assistance throughInternational SOS. International SOS services help students with travel and security information when away from home.

CALENDARSpring 2015*Departure: December 31, 2014

Arrival: January 1

Orientation in Madrid: January 1-5

Classes Begin: January 7

Final Day of Classes: May 22

Program Concludes: May 24

Spring 2016*Departure: January 6

Arrival: January 7

Orientation in Madrid: January 7-11

Classes Begin: January 13

Final Day of Classes: May 27

Program Concludes: May 29

* These dates are tentative and

subject to change.

Program participants are required to

be present for the duration of the

program, including the on-site

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Student with her host

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OVIEDO FUN FACT!Woody Allen’s 2008 hit Vicky Cristina Barcelona waspartially filmed on location in Oviedo.

“Oviedo es una ciudad deliciosa, exótica, bella, limpia,agradable, tranquila y peatonalizada; es como si noperteneciera a este mundo, como si no existiera…Oviedo es como un cuento de hadas.” —Woody Allen

Program and Housing Deposits

Upon acceptance to the Temple inSpain program, a $200 non-refundableprogram deposit will be due within twoweeks to confirm your participation. A$200 non-refundable housing depositwill also be required by the deadline setfor your semester. Both deposits will be credited to your account.

Cost of Attendance

You will be billed regular TempleUniversity tuition based on residency,plus fees to cover housing and meals,orientation programming, universityservices, and health insurance. You will not be billed for books, airfare, orpersonal expenses. For detailed costinformation, visit our website.

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Financial Aid

Temple StudentsTemple University students are eligibleto apply for financial assistance throughregular university channels. Most formsof Temple University financial aid,veteran’s benefits, and awards fromgovernment and private sources areapplicable to study abroad at Temple in Spain.

Non-Temple StudentsStudents from other institutions shouldfirst consult with financial aid officersand study abroad advisors on their owncampuses to find out which sources of aid are available to them and mustapply for financial aid through their own institutions. Federal awards and anumber of state awards are transferableto Temple in Spain with approval of your home institution.

COSTS, FINANCIAL AIDand SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships

Education Abroad ScholarshipsEducation Abroad offers a $1000scholarship to select Temple students,based upon academic merit andfinancial need. Visit our website forscholarship eligibility requirements and application procedures.

Gilman ScholarshipsGilman Scholarships provide awards for study abroad to U.S. citizens whoare receiving Pell Grants. Selectedrecipients are awarded up to $5,000 to defray the costs associated withstudying abroad. For more information,visit www.iie.org/gilman.

Additional Scholarship InformationFor more detailed information aboutthese and other funding sources, visit the Scholarships section of the Education Abroad website atstudyabroad.temple.edu/

scholarships. Please be aware that the awarding of a scholarship mayhave an impact on the financial aidawarded to you by your institution.Please contact your financial aid office if you have any questions about thispotential situation.

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PROGRAMELIGIBILITYThe Temple in Spain program is open toqualified students matriculated at any U.S. college or university.

Eligibility is limited to those students who:

• are currently enrolled as full-time, matriculatedundergraduate students who will have completedat least three semesters of university-level study.

• have a satisfactory scholastic average (minimum2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from allcolleges/universities attended).

• have, at minimum, successfully completed thefourth semester of university-level Spanish(including Spanish 1001: Basic I, Spanish 1002:Basic II, Spanish 1003: Intermediate I, andSpanish 2001: Conversational Review at Temple);or the equivalent.

• are in good academic and disciplinary standing;students on academic or disciplinary probation orwarning are ineligible to participate. Studentswho have been found responsible for a code ofconduct violation on more than one occasion willbe subject to additional review and may not beeligible to participate.

• are able to undertake a full-time course load offive courses (15 credits) and will be applyingcredits toward a degree.

Students will be selected mainly on the basis oftheir intellectual purpose and emotional maturity.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSand PROCEDURES

Before Beginning an Application

Please review all program-specificinformation online, including eligibility,before beginning an application. Allapplicants are advised to discuss theirplans to study abroad with theiracademic advisor. Non-Temple studentsshould confirm study abroadprocedures with their home institutionbefore beginning an application.

Application

Navigate to the Temple University in Spain page within the Programssection on our website:studyabroad.temple.edu. Click on the“Apply” link or download a paperapplication to begin.

Submissions

Please note that the followingsubmissions will be required. If you areapplying online, all applicationrequirements will appear within theonline application system.

Submissions for All Applicants:

• One academic recommendation froma faculty member who has taught youin class

Additional Submissions for Non-Temple Students:

• Official transcripts from allcolleges/universities attended to date

• Home College/University ApprovalForm indicating that you havereceived approval from your homeinstitution to study at Temple in Spain

• Signature Verification Form

Further details about applicationprocedures are available on ourwebsite. If you have any questions ortechnical problems with the onlineapplication system, please e-mailstudy.abroad@temple.edu or call toll-free: 877-256-6913.

Completed applications are reviewed ona rolling-admissions basis; students areencouraged to apply well in advance ofdeadlines. Completed applications,including all supporting documents,must be received by the deadline.

Application Deadline:October 1

OVIEDO FUN FACTS!The heir or heiresspresumptive of the royalfamily is known as thePrince or Princess ofAsturias before theytake the throne.

The Queen of Spain,Letizia OrtizRocasolano, was bornin Oviedo and was ajournalist and newsanchor before hermarriage to Felipe VI.

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ABOUT TEMPLE EDUCATION ABROADTemple University has a long history of commitment tointernational education and to study abroad in particular.We created our first program in Paris in 1950, a summerprogram that is still active today. Our Temple Romeprogram, founded in 1966, has developed into a vibrantstudy abroad center hosting over 500 students per yearfor semester and summer programs. Another majormilestone was the establishment of Temple UniversityJapan in 1982, which is today a thriving branch campuswith both undergraduate and graduate level programs.Throughout the years, Temple has encouraged faculty todevelop and lead programs around the world to provideadditional opportunities for students; many of ourdedicated faculty have continued their programs yearafter year, one of which is our Spain program.

We in Temple Education Abroad are proud to carry outTemple’s commitment to study abroad by continuallydeveloping and strengthening study abroad programmingnot only for Temple students but for hundreds ofstudents from other U.S. colleges and universities whoparticipate in our programs each year. Our officecurrently administers programs in Brazil, France,Germany, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom, and exchanges worldwide.

We take pride in providing quality advising, thoroughpre-departure preparation, and timely, individualizedsupport for students as they prepare to go abroad. As a public institution, we are committed to keeping our programs as cost-effective as possible whilemaintaining high standards for academics and culturalintegration, and student safety, health and support. We are able to achieve this by drawing upon our manyresources abroad as well as those of Temple University’sMain Campus.

Thank you for your interest in our programs, and we lookforward to working with you.

SUMMERPROGRAMS

SPANISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE Temple in Spain offers a summersession from late June through July.Courses normally include Intermediateand Advanced Spanish, SpanishCulture and Civilization and HispanicReadings. Students take two coursesand earn six credits.

For more information aboutsummer programs, visitstudyabroad.temple.edu.

Michelle wears several hats in our office, as theadvisor and coordinator for our summer programsand European exchange programs, and as the officeregistrar. For students studying on our Spainsummer program, she acts as their point of contactfrom the time of application until return from Oviedo.

Michelle has always been passionate about Spanishlanguage and has studied abroad three times. Whilein high school, she spent seven months inVenezuela as an exchange student. As anundergrad, Michelle participated in the LatinAmerican Studies Semester program at Temple,which gave her the opportunity to study abroad inMérida, Mexico. She also studied for a semester inBuenos Aires, taking all of her courses in Spanish ata local university, before earning her degree inPsychology & Spanish.

As a Spanish speaker, Michelle particularly enjoysadvising students who want to improve theirSpanish language skills and immerse themselvesin a Spanish speaking culture. She describes herfavorite aspect of working in Education Abroad: “I love meeting with students who share theenthusiasm I had as an undergrad about goingabroad.”

Outside of the office, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends and exploring new places.

MEET MICHELLE ISELCOORDINATOR

Policies: The rules, regulations and all otherinformation contained within this publicationare announcements and are presented forinformational purposes only. They in no wayserve as a contract between Temple Universityand any prospective or current student or anyother person.

Although every reasonable effort has beenmade to ensure the accuracy of the policies,procedures and other information found in thispublication, Temple University assumes nolegal liability or responsibility for the accuracy,completeness or usefulness of any informationprovided in this publication, or for anydamages resulting, in whole or in part, fromany person’s use of or reliance upon thematerial contained in the publication, even ifthe university has been specifically advised ofthe possibility of such damages.

If any discrepancies exist between theinformation in this publication and officialTemple University policies, the information inthe official policies shall take precedence.

Temple University reserves the right tochange, update, amend or rescind any policyor procedure contained or referred to in thispublication without notice, as well as to adoptnew policies and/or procedures at any timewithout notice. Prospective and currentstudents are responsible for consultingindividual offices and/or departmentsconcerning the latest information onprograms, services and other informationcontained in this publication.

Education Abroad Staff

Denise A. Connerty | Assistant Vice President

Michelle Brito Barton | Coordinator

Belinda Christensen | Coordinator

Michael Dever | Business Manager

Maureen Gordon | Associate Director

Mary Guerrero | Coordinator

Michelle Isel | Coordinator

Sara Sequin | Associate Director

Suzanne Willever | Communications Manager

200 Tuttleman Learning Center (008-00)1809 North 13th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122

Please contact us

tel: 215-204-0720fax: 215-204-0729toll-free: 877-256-6913e-mail: study.abroad@temple.eduweb: studyabroad.temple.edu

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Photographs by Temple University faculty and staff. Additional photography courtesy of: Emily Della Fera (page 7);Jaime Duran (page 3 bottom, page 13 bottom, page 15 left); Anthony Fragola (page 8 bottom left, page 9 top); AmyFranz (page 1 bottom right, page 5 left, page 12 bottom left); Nadine Graham (page 1 bottom left, page 11 left, page12 bottom right); Janea Holmes (back cover); Tyler Horst (page 9 bottom left, page 10 left); Hunter Johnson (page10 right, page 11 right); Kathleen Pearlberg (page 15 right); Arlene Reich (page 9 bottom right); Lucas Rogers (page3 top right, page 3 far right, page 8 bottom right); Miljenka Sakic (page 1 background, page 3 left, page 8 top, page12 top right); Nathaniel Yost (page 14 bottom right).

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