See History. Make History. Be a Pioneer this
Fall!
Accepted Students
Improve your knowledge of España and castellano
while living "the good life" over a semester in
Seville! *Offered Fall Semesters only
With its strategic position just miles from North Africa,
Southern Spain has long been at the crossroads of Moorish (Islamic)
and European cultures. The emerging, vibrant mix—nowhere more
evident than in its capital city of Seville—provides us with some
of the most uniquely “Spanish” customs, such as flamenco and
bullfighting. St. John’s new “Discover Spain: Seville Fall
Semester” program offers you an extraordinary opportunity to
experience a country where languages, architectural styles,
peoples, and customs mingle!
Co-sponsored by the Department of
Languages and Literatures, the Discover Spain program offers a
unique combination of courses that will set apart your educational
career. Most courses are taught in English (unless otherwise
indicated) and are offered in the same "modular" five-week format
as our Discover the World program. Each semester includes three
modules with a wide selection of courses. Discover Spain classes
allow students to explore Spanish language and culture beyond the
pages of a textbook as they put their studies to the test through
new friendships, interactions, and new cultural experiences
throughout the semester. In addition to language and core classes,
we also offer specialized courses such as Civilizations of
Spain and Masterpieces of Andalusían Literature,
taught by St. John’s Professor, Carmen F. Klohe.
Seville represents the perfect combination of traditional and
trendy, and is sure to provide you with an entirely new perspective
on what it means to be Spanish. Students are encouraged to take
advantage of the city’s location to explore the diverse landscape
of Andalucía, from its breathtaking beaches to its snow-capped
mountains, and from its bustling cities to its quaint villages.
And let’s not forget the city itself! While in Seville, visit
the Alcazar Palace, Christopher Columbus’s final resting place,
Parque de María Luisa, or the Plaza de España. Navigating the
streets of this architecturally diverse city will expose you to a
wonderful mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque building design,
with an unmistakable Moorish influence. Only in Seville will you
sample the best tapas, view world-renowned architecture, and
experience the cutting edge fashion, all in a single day!
As part of the Seville Semester program fee, you will enjoy
several excursions targeted at gaining an enhanced perspective on
the cultural and geographic diversity of Spain.
Highlights:
- A weekend trip to the sandy beaches of Portugal
- Walking tour of Seville, including an introduction to different
local foods
- Guided river cruise on the Guadalquivir
- Biking tour of Seville
- Visit the Plaza de Espana (site of the World’s Fair)
- Explore the Aracena Caves
- Visit the La Calera bull ranch
Also included in
the program fee, students will spend 5 days touring one of Spain’s
northernmost regions, the Basque county, for what most likely will
be their best Fall break yet!
Internship
opportunities are also available for students who have successfully
completed intermediate Spanish or above. An interview and a special
application process is required. To review the anticipated course
offerings, please visit the
Course Descriptions page.
Program Fee, Fall 2013: $7,990* (tuition and
airfare not included)
*Many students are eligible for increased aid when they study
abroad, so it may be much more affordable than you think!
Visa and Immigration Paperwork Fee, Fall 2013:
$200.
*All non-EU citizens are required to obtain a visa for the program.
The Office of Global Studies can assist in obtaining your
Visa.
Suggested
deadlines (Fall 2013)*:
- Application deadline: April 15th
- Deposit dealine: April 30th
* Please Note: The Office of Global Studies will accept
applications on a rolling basis even after the suggested
deadline.
*Great News! In an
effort to make study abroad accessible to as many students as
possible, St. John’s is now offering additional financial aid
toward semester programs abroad. To find out how much your
personalized Study Abroad Grant would be, and get a better
understanding of the financial comparison between studying abroad
and studying on a New York campus, see the Global Studies Financial
Aid letter that was sent to the homes of all freshmen, sophomores
and juniors.