Spain Wintermester 17-18

Undergraduates receive 3 credits for MGT 3954 Study Abroad, and graduate students for MGT 5954 Study Abroad. This course can also be substituted for the Area 7 requirement. These credits count as elective credits and help to complete the requirements of Pamplin’s International Business Minor.

Students must write a journal or blog of their experiences. You will write about the sights you see and the companies you visit. Keeping a journal and completing observations on cultural differences between Spain and the US is required. Participation in all activities of the program is required.

Once you are accepted into the program you will be charged a $500 program deposit. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some unforeseeable reason the trip is cancelled. You will be billed by Virginia Tech for the balance of the program fee. This is due by October 10.

Note
Virginia Tech reserves the right to make cancellations, date and cost adjustments, and other necessary changes in the program. Prices may change due to global economic conditions.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Contact the VT Financial Aid office for assistance.

You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University FInancial Aid Office. In addition, you must submit the study abroad cost documentation form to the study abroad office at the International Afffairs building, 526 Prices Fork Road, room 131. The form can be found on the Global Education Office Financial Aid page.

More information on financial aid and scholarships is available at Scholarships and Financial Aid page on the Education Abroad website. You must submit a FAFSA to receive one of these scholarships.

All scholarships require the completion of a FAFSA. Even if you don't quality for financial aid on campus, you might qualify in study abroad. You won't know unless you complete the FAFSA.

You can apply online. This link will  take you to the VT Global Education site. Click the "Apply Now " button and follow the instructions. There are a couple steps in the process. Be sure to complete the online Study Abroad Academic Review Form and Study Abroad Application. There is also a conduct check waiver form. These are all required before your application is accepted.

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Once you are accepted into the program you will be charged a $500 program deposit. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some unforeseeable reason the trip is cancelled. You will be billed by Virginia Tech for the balance of the program fee. This is due by October 10.

Acceptance

All applications are due no later than October 1. You will be accepted as the applications are received and deposit paid.

Student Conduct and Honor System Records

We will review your student conduct and honor system records once you apply. We take any violation of university policies very seriously. We may not accept you if you have conduct suspensions or probations. We may also remove you from the program if you receive a suspension or probation (of any kind) before the end of the program.

We will travel as a group to and from Spain. This is the tentative schedule, but it does include plenty of free time to explore, relax and shop on your own.

Each student must have a valid passport from their home country. You can apply for a passport in Squires Student Center.

You should insure that you have the proper vaccinations for this program. This can be done through the University’s recommended travel clinic (Intravene), a county health department, or your family physician. Your family physician usually does not have the more specialized vaccines and should refer you to the county health department. You can see a list of recommended vaccinations and other health information at the CDC travel website.

These sites have additional information:

• Passports
• Visas
• General Information from the U.S. State Department
• International Travel from the U.S. State Department
• Students Abroad – U.S. State Department
• Customs Information
• Medical Information
• CDC Medical Information
• CIA Factbook (A great place for information on the countries we visit.)
• State Department Travel Alerts & Warnings

It will be cool to cold in Spain in winter. Plan to layer outer clothes to allow for weather fluctuations. Warm wool socks and sturdy walking shoes will serve you best.

Electric Appliances
Spain uses 220 volt, 50 HZ electricity. Your standard USA hair dryers, curling irons, shavers and battery chargers may not work unless you bring a transformer. You should check that your computer and any electronics that you take will work on 220 V/50Hz current. The program will provide plug adapters to change U.S. to European plugs.

The brochure is available below.

I loved studying abroad with Professor Kennedy! All of the visits to companies tied in well with his lesson plans and I really felt that I learned more about the culture. The itinerary was well planned, and it was always more fun than strict. 

                                                                                Reagan Hicks, Accounting

My study abroad experience in New Zealand was one of the most inspiring and educational experiences I’ve had here at Tech, thanks in no small part to the leadership of Reed Kennedy, who was the faculty leader of the trip. He was able the give us not only the textbook knowledge, but also the practical experience and example to follow as it relates to effective leadership. You can easily tell how much he cares for each and every student, and his laid-back but organized style helped the trip become the resounding success that it was.

                                                                                Nathan Wright, Finance