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Spain (Pamplona) Winter Semester Exchange Program
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This exchange program allows students to explore a new country using their knowledge of Spanish. All classes are taught in Spanish. Students will better their language skills while experiencing the culture and journalism system of the host country.
Journalism students will take classes at the Navarra School of Public Communication and earn credits towards MU Journalism degree. In addition to the journalism curriculum, the school offers courses in anthropology, history, philosophy, literature and theology. Because of the difference in academic calendars, the program is available for the winter semester only or full academic year.
Host Institution: University of Navarra
The University of Navarra is a private school in Spain with a student enrollment of approximately 13,000 and a faculty of 1,000. A rather new school by European standards, it was founded in 1952 by the Blessed Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. The University of Navarra is considered a Corporate Work of Opus Dei (a personal prelature of the Catholic Church). The school offers 27 degrees and about 300 postgraduate (Master's level) programs. The main campus is located in Pamplona, but there are also business schools in Madrid and Barcelona and a secretarial college and Engineering School in San Sebastian. Similar to our University, the University of Navarra has a large University Hospital that employs around 1,700 medical workers and sees over 100,000 patients every year.
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"All the wonderful people I met from across the globe, and the opportunity to experience a new culture was irreplaceable!"
Kathleen Cerve
Spain – Winter 2007
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Area
A city of 200,000, Pamplona is an old Spanish town located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, at the heart of Basque land. This historic city has many cathedrals, palaces, and colorful homes and gardens in baroque style. Pamplona is famous for its San Fermines, or the "running bulls." The city always has events in sports, music, theater and art. Pamplona's surrounding landscape is a great opportunity for hiking, fishing or mountain biking.
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
Students must have a sufficient command and understanding of the host language. Typically, students participating in this program have had two classes beyond Spanish 3.
Course Credit
For each semester of academic work completed abroad, you may earn between 12 and 15 credit hours. Of that, you may earn up to nine Journalism Elective credit hours. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Students in this program usually live in off-campus student apartments or houses with native students or other international students. The host university may provide you with tools for finding housing.
How to Apply
- Deadline for Spring Semester 2009: Oct. 1, 2008
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $500 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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