Bilbao Program Overview

Dates

• June 30 through July 20, 2013

Program Organization

• Students from Indiana University will take classes at the University of the Basque Country (UPV) premises through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).
• IU Resident Director: [[emendiet,Eva Mendieta]]

Academic Program

• 3 - 4 credits in Spanish language (all levels available)
• 3 credits in International Business (taught in English)
• 1 credit in Spanish Art (taught in English)

• Students at any IU campus who is making normal academic progress
• Have approximately a 2.5 cumulative GPA

Housing

• IU students will be living in a Spanish household. All meals are provided by the host family and are included in the program price.
• Housing is within commuting distance of classes and is always prearranged ahead of time.
• Bilbao has an excellent public transportation system and, in fact, won first prize for Public Transportation in Europe for the year 2001.

• Summer fees are: $3,120

This fee includes:

• tuition and fees
• housing placement
• housing fees for apartments
• partial housing fees for homestays
• personalized pre-departure advising
• immigration visa assistance
• parental support and advisement
• financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
• transcript assistance
• student health insurance
• airport pick-up for those on the group flight and tour
• USAC mandatory orientation in Bilbao
• ice-breaker social (Session I: beach volleyball and pizza; Session II: cliff hike)
• 24-hour emergency local staff support
• program-organized field trips
• local travel resources, tips, and suggestions 

Estimated expenses not included in fees:

• 3-4 credit hours payable to IU Northwest (3 cr: $575 - 4 cr: $767)
• airfare (approx. $1400-$1600)
• metro pass—36 EUR/session
• personal expenses—150-260 EUR/session
• textbooks—45-120 EUR/session
• optional Madrid Tour/Field Study—$750
• surfing lessons (15 hours; local surf shop), includes wetsuit and board—55 EUR

• IU and IU Northwest scholarships are available to IU and IU Northwest students (contact [[emendiet,Eva Mendieta]])
• Scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs
• IES Need-based, Merit-based, Minority Scholarships and Disability Grants available. Visit IES Web site and select “Scholarships & Financial Aid” from Quick Links at left.
• Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
• Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities
• Students can apply for the General USAC Scholarship, as well as for the Basque one.

Payment Deadlines

• May 1, 2013   $800 position hold payment due. This applies to your program fee and is not an additional charge. This cannot be deferred with financial aid. 

• June 1, 2013  Balance due. Last day to submit proof of accepted financial aid award letter.