The Annual
Pennsylvania-Valladolid Study in Spain Program
The Annual
Pennsylvania-Valladolid Study in Spain Program
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania is pleased to offer information about the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program on-line. Please explore our site. The information that you encounter should help you evaluate our program and decide if you want to participate. Scattered amongst the text are pictures of Valladolid. Former program participants have also expressed their opinions about their experiences.
For information regarding program dates and prices, please visit the Department of Spanish and Classical Languages Homepage.  PurposeEach spring, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, acting in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania state universities, will offer the students the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program. In order to better prepare future Spanish-speaking professionals, this academic program encourages students to spend a period of twenty weeks immersed in Spanish culture and language at the University of Valladolid at minimum cost.
ValladolidThroughout history, Valladolid has been of extreme importance to Spain. The city was founded during the Middle Ages and grew in size and significance throughout the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel, the Catholic monarchs who united Spain in 1492, made Valladolid their capital. Valladolid's prominence in Spanish history, however, began to decline with the establishment of Madrid as Spain's political stronghold and center of power. As national and international interest began to focus more on Madrid and less on Valladolid, the city began a period of slow decline that persisted into the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Yet this period of decadence would not entrap Valladolid forever. After the end of the Spanish Civil War, the city experienced renewed growth that has extended into the present. Increased interest from several commercial centers, particularly the automotive industry, has facilitated this economic development. Now the capital of Spain's largest autonomous region, Valladolid may be counted among the country's many modern cities. With a population of nearly 400,000 people, Valladolid is famed for the Spanish spoken by its residents. The linguistic purity of Valladolid, however, is not its sole attraction in the modern-day world.
A considerable amount of cafes, bars and discotecas contribute to Valladolid's impressive nightlife. Students can relax with a boardgame at a cafe, sip drinks in an upscale bar or dance the night away at a discoteca until the early hours of dawn.
Valladolid's location also makes the city a great starting place for journeys through Spain or Europe. Madrid is only a little over two hours away, so nearly any destination can be reached easily. The RENFE (National Spanish Train Network) office at the North Station and the Valladolid bus station are easily accessible and provide students with all the necessary information to plan their trips. A smaller, secondary RENFE office just off the Plaza de Espana is also open for consultation. The University of Valladolid The Univeristy of Valladolid is one of Spain's most prestigious universities. Founded during the thirteenth century, this institution is the second oldest university in Spain. Its buildings are scattered throughout the city, and new buildings are under construction to accomodate the University's expansion. Older buildings, however, are of considerable historic interest. The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, whose facade was constructed during the eighteenth century, is just one of these buildings. The Palace of Santa Cruz is another of the city's architectural treasures. The Rector's office and other administrative offices are located within the Palace. This building also houses an impressive library noted for its collection of various manuscripts and rare editions as well as the Beato de Valcabado, written in 970. The campus also contains other famous buildings, including the seventeenth century Hospederia del Colegio Mayor Santa Cruz and the beautiful sixteenth century Carcel de la Chancilleria, now a library.
Today the University serves a large and diverse student population and is divided into several faculties, the equivalent of colleges in American universities. These faculties include Philosophy and Literature, Law, Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, Medicine and Education as well as many others. |
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To ParticipateIn order to join the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program, students must meet certain requirements.Students must:
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 CalendarProgram dates will vary from year to year. For more information, please visit the Department of Spanish and Classical Languages web page. After being accepted into the program, participants will be notified of the exact flight and terminal of departure. Students wishing to return on a date other than the established day of departure will be responsible for all travel arrangements.Photo by Justino Diez |
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Application
To apply, simply click on the link below and submit an application form to the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program. If you are unable to submit forms via email, you can contact the program director and request that an application be sent to you. Dr. Carranza can be contacted via email or you can send snail mail to Dr. Jose M. Carranza Please note that IUP reserves the right to cancel the program if not enough applications are received. If the program is canceled, a full refund will be made. |
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FeesThe total cost of this program can be found at the Department of Spanish and Classical Languages homepage. The cost of the program will finance:
Participants will be billed by IUP after their applications are approved. Financial aid arrangments can be made. IUP students should contact the director of financial aid for more information. Non-IUP students will need to contact the Financial Aid Office at their home institution.
IUP Refund PolicyStudents who choose to withdraw from the Valladolid program will recieve a partial refund based upon the date that they withdraw. The following table displays the percentage of the total cost of the program ($5,300) that will be refunded to the student. The approxiamate amount of the refund is also indicated in the last column.
Refunds for students receiving financial assistance from scholarships, loans and/or grants will be returned to the source of aid in accordance with the provisions prescribed by the funding source.
Round-trip air-fare between New York and Madrid, insurance, field trips and round-trip transportation from Madrid to Valladolid are non-refundable. ScholarshipsThe Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program offers four scholarships in the amount of $600.00 each. Applicants must
Students applying for a scholarship must submit a letter of application. This letter should include the following information:
In addition, all applicants must state why they are worthy of receiving a scholarship. A written statement of permission allowing the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program to verify financial need through the Financial Aid Office is also necessary. Students applying from non-IUP institutions should also submit one letter of recommendation as well as an official transcript.
Please send applications to: 
CoursesStudents will study at the Facultad de Filosofia y Letras of the University of Valladolid for a period of five months and will receive credit for the following courses:
SP 382 Contemporary Spain 3 cr.
SP 383 Geography and History of Spain 3 cr.
SP 384 History of Spanish Art 3 cr.
SP 385 Survey of Spanish Literature 3 cr.
SP 389 Theory and Practice of the Spanish Language 3 cr.
SP 482 Independent Study ExcursionsRecognizing that learning takes place outside the classsroom as well as within the formal school setting, the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program sponsors a series of excursions designed to better acquaint students with the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region of Castilla y Leon. Each year, students are given the opportunity to participate in several excursions. These day-trips are organized by the University of Valladolid and transportation (and, in some cases, trained tour guides) is provided to the students free of charge. Students need only pay the entrance fee, if one exists, for whatever site is being visited. These fees are generally reduced due to student and group discounts. In the past, excursions have allowed students to visit:
Students should note, however, that the destinations of these tours may be changed annually. CreditIUP will grant successful participants a total of 18 credits towards graduation or permanent certification. These credits will be transferred to the student's home institution upon payment of a nominal fee. Students from institutions other than IUP should discuss the acceptance of these credits with their home institutions.No credit will be allowed if a student is denied a diploma by the University of Valladolid due to an excessive number of unexcused absences. 
HousingHousing will be arranged by the officials at the University of Valladolid and the program directors. Students will live in private homes where all meals will be provided and laundry service is included. Students may choose to live with a roommate from IUP, a non-IUP American student or a non-American student studying at the University of Valladolid. Students may choose not to have a roommate; under these circumstances, the cost of the program may be increased.Medical InsuranceAll students will be covered by a comprehensive medical plan provided by Mapfre, a major Spanish insurance company. This plan will cover
Should it become necessary for a student to enter a hospital for further treatment, the coverage will be, again, unlimited. Each participant will receive a deatiled description of this comprehensive coverage. SupervisionDr. Deborah Dietrick, professor of Linguistics of the Facultad de Filosofia y Letras, will be the official responsible for the program at the University of Valladolid.
The group leaving for Spain in January will be accompanied by Dr. Jose M. Carranza, director of the Pennsylvania--Valladolid Study in Spain program. Dr. Carranza will remain with the group for approxiamately two weeks in order to help with their adjustment to Spanish academic and social life. He will remain accessible throughout the rest of the students' stay by telephone and email. InternshipsA number of exciting internship opportunities are available to program participants. These work experiences take place in Valladolid and Madrid. The internship program takes place after the academic program is completed; it generally begins in the first week of June and continues through mid-July. Students must spend a minimum of six weeks at their worksite.An internship should be chosen in accordance with the student's professional goals. For example, those interested in criminology and/or sociology could intern with organizations such as the Red Cross, while students studying political sciences could seek an internship with the Spanish Congress in Madrid. A variety of internships can be arranged, provided that prospective interns identify their areas of interest well in advance of the end of the program. Completion of an internship (SP 493) grants the student six IUP credits. Internships in Spain must adhere to all policies governing internships at IUP. Interns must maintain a journal which shows on a daily basis their responsibilities and details how they are fulfilled. Upon completion of the work experience, interns are required to write a paper or complete a project on a specific aspect of their internship. An IUP faculty member will make the necessary on-location observations of the intern at work. The final grade assigned by this professor is based upon the quality of the journal as well as the paper or project completed. The grade will also reflect the recommendation of the intern's supervisors at his/her worksite.
Students participating in the Valladolid program only pay for the internship credit at the current per credit cost. No additional fee is charged. Supplementary InformationParticipants will receive newsletters and instructions often. Orientation meetings will be held at IUP for those who can attend. Cassette recordings of these sessions can be made for students from other universities who cannot travel to IUP to attend these meetings. Additional orientation meetings will be held in Spain.
Authorities, both in Valladolid and Pennsylvania, will do everything within their power to help make the program a complete success while protecting particpants at all times in every conceivable way. On the other hand, it must be recognized that students are adults who should assume primary responsibility for their personal and academic welfare. LinksThe following web sites may provide you with additional helpful information.IUP Department of Spanish and Classical Languages Web Page Valladolid Information Site Virtual Tour of Valladolid Universidad de Valladolid Web Site Guia del Estudiantes Extranjeros de la Universidad de Valladolid Web Site Cursos Para Extranjeros en la Universidad de Valladolid Web Site |
Culture and the arts thrive in this city of historic interest. Numerous churches grace Valladolid with their architectural majesty. The churches of San Pablo and 
The Plaza Mayor of Valladolid is always bustling, and the surrounding shops offer visitors an array of interesting purchases. A plethora of cafes allow weary wanderers a chance to relax outdoors and enjoy the city's mild spring while sipping a cup of coffee. For those who long for a countryside atmosphere, the Campo Grande provides a perfect alternative. Here visitors may stroll along gravel paths, sit on secluded benches or feed the ducks at the pond. Numerous peacocks and cats also prowl the park which provides a convenient after-school meeting place for students. Other parks are also well worth visiting, particularly the Parque del Barrio de las Rondillas. Here students can relax in the grass along the banks of the River Esgueva.
