Barcelona Brochure 2014

P R O G R A M S

BARCELONA 2014 / 2015

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Letter from the President Dear Students, Parents and Colleagues, I still vividly recall the first time I landed in a foreign country as a young person. My senses felt overloaded; everything was utterly different. And my world changed. The impact of study abroad on a young person’s life is immeasurable. Years later, while living in Italy with my family for 8 years and working in the field of international education, it was part of my job to know the college study opportunities available in Europe to English speaking students. I also learned to determine the truly exceptional schools; ones that would be an outstanding experience for any student. Back then my work was with secondary students; high school students living abroad and choosing a college soon. Once my family and I returned to the U.S. my interest in education abroad focused on options for college students and it was evident that opportunities were limited and difficult to reach. As a result, in 1995, I began to build SAI, with the goal of making it possible for all students to experience study abroad; especially at these exceptional schools I’d come to know.

For 18 years now SAI Programs’ hands-on approach has enabled us to serve our students with the finest study abroad programs in Europe. SAI students understand that SAI Programs is an organization known for providing programs and services of distinguishing quality and always with a personal touch.

As President, I am committed to maintaining SAI Programs as a small, personalized organization with staff who care for students and respond to their academic interests, cultural curiosities and career goals. As an intentionally small organization we are able to help each individual student feel comfortable in a new cultural environment. And as a small organization, we pay attention to the smallest details, allowing students the greatest access to learning and cultural exposure.

SAI Programs is dedicated to introducing students to opportunities that encourage creative interaction among disciplines; communication, science, technology, art and design, economics and social sciences. In this way we seek to help students develop both the breadth and depth of creative thinking, cultural knowledge and professional skills. So when they return from their experiences, they have a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. We believe this will provide an advantage to them in their chosen careers and for the rest of their lives.

I invite you to learn more about SAI Programs by visiting our web site saiprograms.com.

Michael Cruciano, President SAI Programs

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Barcelona at a glance

• U.S. academic credit: 12-21 credits per semester; 3-12 credits per summer session (credits vary by program)

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES

• Online student groups to acquaint you with other SAI students participating in the program

SEMESTER $11,450 $12,450 $11,675 $12,700

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• A helpful student handbook delivered to you before departure • Support and assistance through the SAI online “live support/chat” feature • SAI T-shirt (semester students) • Student Visa consulting • Optional Student Visa processing service (fee)

SUMMER 6 week: 6 credits 2 courses 6 week: 9 credits 3 courses (see website for current information)

• Academic courses offered in English; no language requirement

• Admission services: course enrollment through housing assignment from our U.S. office providing friendly, professional assistance

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Pre-established Program: 12 Credit Pre-established Program: 15 Credit Regular Studies Program: 12 Credit Regular Studies Program:15 Credit

SAI Program Features

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ON-SITE SERVICES • Airport pick-up and transportation on arrival days • Program Coordinators and Advisors on site dedicated to providing personal assistance throughout your study term

HOUSING

• Welcome reception and events

Student shared apartments

• Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad

The large part of the main UAB campus is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of the city and easily accessible by the city’s metro train. Its infrastructure, created exclusively for university life, offers a wide range of academic, cultural and social activities.

• Health insurance: HTH student health insurance, including medical coverage and medical emergency evacuation • Student housing: carefully selected living accommodations in clean, pleasant city center apartments • Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program • Cell phone: free incoming calls & texts. Free of rental fees • 24 hour emergency support telephone

Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

• Semester program-inclusive 3 day excursion • Weekly cultural activities; a rich calendar of events and excursions • Farewell evening with all students

SEMESTER Subject Intensive Semester: 15-18 credits Post Graduate Program

$15,650 $8,495 TBA

• Alumni Network

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MASTER’S 1 Year Master’s Program

• Paid registration fees for re-entry conferences • Ambassador Program with paid internship opportunities in California office

SUMMER Dual City: 4 Week London / Barcelona: 6 credits (see website for current information)

RE-ENTRY SERVICES

• Shared Apartments: Standard or Premium

$16,800

HOUSING Student shared apartments

SAI student apartments are located in buildings shared by local residents and are within a 30 minute walk, commute or combination of both to school. Although room sizes vary, SAI offers private and shared bedrooms and all apartments are clean, comfortable and well equipped; including basic furnishings with a kitchen, living area and bathroom/s. Premium

Elisava is located in the historical center of Barcelona, just meters away from the Mediterranean Sea. La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s emblematic works and many of the city’s famous sights are within walking distance of Elisava, and thanks to excellent public transport, many other destinations in Europe are easily reached.

housing is offered in some cities with a supplementary fee. Premium housing include weekly cleaning and laundry service.

• Homestays Offered in Sorrento, Siena, Florence, Rome and Paris. Students may choose a private room or shared room. Homestays are a terrific way to ensure your language skills and cultural knowledge grow.

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About SAI Since 1995, SAI has been dedicated to providing students with an exceptional cultural and educational experience abroad. We offer you the opportunity to enroll in some of the very finest schools available to English speaking students in Europe. There are NO language requirements for SAI programs; all courses are taught in English (as well as some in the host language) and students receive U.S. university credit for all courses SAI offers. Choosing SAI means you will benefit from our 18 years of expertise. Our programs are designed to allow students the opportunity to know their host city and country on a deep level; its history, culture, geography, food, art and people.

• All courses are taught in English; many are also available in the host country’s language • Program cost includes accommodation in student-shared apartments and homestays are available • Students from any school, affiliated or non-affiliated, can attend SAI Programs • Students from any nation can attend SAI Programs

At SAI we are committed to exposing students to education abroad opportunities that encourage creative interaction across disciplines. This interaction of creativity and innovation is especially visible in cities noted for art, culture and design. At SAI we establish programs in these dynamic “smart cities” that inspire personal creativity and success in students. This is part of the mission that guides SAI, as well as our decision that SAI will always remain small enough so the personal hands-on care that is primary to our mission is nurtured and maintained in all SAI experiences.

SAI currently offers programs in London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Milan, Sorrento and Siena. Students will find that SAI programs offer nearly all areas of study; from business to design; art history to environmental studies; studio arts to political science and more. The combination of world-class academic course work with the cultural treasure of your host country brings personal growth and a lifetime of memories.

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SAI’s vision is to provide superior academic, living, social and cultural experiences that allow students to enjoy their time abroad, while nurturing their talents and challenging their minds. You will experience a blended educational and cultural environment that stresses academic integrity, high impact learning, leadership development and global awareness. The result is uniquely enhanced knowledge and skills for students preparing to enter the work world, graduate school, career advancement or professional development.

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Today’s increasing globalization places new demands on students and decision-makers, and for this reason many undergraduate programs require study abroad. It is critical for today’s student to understand the interconnection of world affairs and to experience, through living abroad, cultural difference and diversity. Educational institutions must prepare today’s student to face a world made smaller by rapid communication, shared commerce and the facility of travel from one place to another.

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By discussing issues and making friends from around the world, students begin to see themselves and their homeland from a global perspective. Study abroad students undertake an unforgettable personal journey and SAI is there every step of the way to enhance the experience and encourage our students.

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Become our friend on Facebook to ask our staff questions, connect with other students, watch videos; www.facebook.com/saiprograms Watch videos about our SAI programs and cities: www.youtube.com/studyabroaditaly

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Professional Associations SAI IS A MEMBER OF: • NAFSA – Association of International Educators • The Forum on Education Abroad • Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) • Association of American Study Abroad Programs, UK (AASAP) • Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) • International Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) • International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) • European Association for International Education (EAIE) • American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) • The Better Business Bureau (BBB)

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U.S. Credits

Advising & Orientation

All students enrolled in SAI Programs receive U.S. or internationally recognized credit for courses abroad. SAI students attending the UAB or ELISAVA undergraduate program receive a U.S. transcript from Fairfield University. Alternatively, students may choose to receive only the UAB or ELISAVA transcript. Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and has been a credit sponsoring partner of SAI since 2002.

Begin the process as early as possible. SAI stresses the importance of meeting with your academic advisor to discuss how to “save” or “bank” courses to take while abroad. Get to know your academic advisor and the advisors in the study abroad office so when questions arise, you know where to turn. From the moment that you express interest in SAI programs, there is someone who is there to help you. SAI Admissions Counselors are knowledgeable about the programs, courses, cities and countries where the schools are located, and have extensive experience in helping students transition from their colleges and universities in their home countries to the SAI schools abroad.

Excursions Every semester SAI plans a 3-day excursion, included in the Program Cost, along with a rich program of cultural activities and excursions. Check with your Admissions Counselor or on the SAI website for specific excursions during your term of study.

SAMPLE SEMESTER EXCURSION • One of the following 2 night/3 day excursions: Seville, Granada, Madrid

SAMPLE SEMESTER DAY TRIPS • Welcome Event • Salvador Dali Day; Museum and Home on the Costa del Sol • Beach Day

It is important to continue communication with your academic advisor on campus to help you in selecting the courses that will fulfill your degree requirements and may help you in your future career and graduate school paths. Study abroad is considered to be a life-changing experience. Both the SAI Admissions Counselors and the SAI staff abroad can help to enhance this defining moment in your life. No question is ever unimportant at SAI. You can email, phone, or establish communication through Facebook, Twitter or SAI’s live chat website feature. The answer to your question is never out of reach.

• Montserrat Mountain and a “Cava” Cellar • Tarragona • Cooking Workshop • Barça Museum and Stadium • Farewell Dinner

SAMPLE SUMMER DAY TRIPS • Beach Day • Cooking Workshop • Montserrat Mountain and a “Cava” Cellar

*Please note that events are subject to change based on availability and weather.

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Upon arrival you will participate in an orientation program, intended to familiarize you with the local environment. You will learn some of the local customs to help make your stay in your new city successful. Host school and SAI program policies are thoroughly reviewed during orientation.

Our Program Coordinators and Advisors hold daily office hours and are always available to offer assistance with personal issues that are common when studying abroad, as well as academic problems that may arise. The Student Services Program, an ongoing and reassuring presence, includes an active calendar of social events and excursions, culminating in a farewell dinner at the end of each term. The SAI on-site staff regularly organizes culinary, cultural, sports and musical events, often free to SAI students. SAI encourages students to participate in these activities as another way to learn about the country and culture.

BARCELONA ACCOMMODATIONS In Barcelona, SAI student housing is offered in convenient, superior shared apartments with shared or private occupancy bedrooms. Room sizes may vary and apartments are furnished, with a kitchen, living area and bathroom. A washing machine, basic kitchen supplies and bed linens are provided. SAI and Housing staff will respond to any maintenance needs that may arise. The SAI Barcelona housing is clean, safe and well liked by students.

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SAI provides ongoing support and assistance for students to create and sustain safe, comfortable living environments. Our staff will greet you and orient you to your new housing and city. SAI and our partner schools interview and screen host families.

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Master’s Degree Programs in English Student Housing At SAI we are proud of our student housing; the result of our 18 years of experience. Learning to live in a new environment is an important part of your study abroad experience. You will make new friends and build relationships for the future. We recognize the importance of living and learning abroad and aim to create inspiring and comfortable living environments. SAI has earned an excellent reputation in providing superb housing for students and offers, in most locations, both homestay and private apartment living. Shared student apartments and housing are in convenient locations near SAI schools. Please see the “At A Glance” pages to learn more about specific housing available in each city.

SAI encourages students to make new friends by choosing to room with classmates from other campuses but also recognizes that some students wish to share these life-changing moments with friends from their home campus. SAI will accommodate roommate requests when requests are mutual. SAI student apartments are assigned as single gender housing (all male or all female). Students seeking male/female shared housing options should contact SAI to discuss their needs. A housing request form is included in the application.

Elisava Master’s Degrees are awarded by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. For more information on each degree program please visit the SAI website: www.saiprograms.com.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Advanced Design and Digital Architecture Advanced Design Management: Strategy and Entrepreneurship Design for Transport and Mobility Photography and Design Research for Design and Innovation Retail Design

Special Airfares Through an agreement between SAI and Waldorf Travel Service, students benefit from the lowest available student airfares. Waldorf Travel has provided SAI students with discounted airfares for over 10 years. You will find the Waldorf Travel contact information listed within the application packet, or contact Waldorf Travel at info@waldorftravel.com 800-328-7266.

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SAI SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS

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Scholarships SAI is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students each academic year. Scholarship details, eligibility requirements and application can be found on our website. Scholarships can only be awarded to students enrolled in our regular full program, with housing.

All students submitting scholarship applications are considered for all scholarships that apply to their enrollment and therefore do not have to specify a particular scholarship. An independent selection committee reviews applications that meet all criteria and requirements. Awards are announced 30 days after the scholarship application deadline.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Semester: June 1

Spring Semester: October 1

Summer Session: March 1 Semester scholarships are available for both Fall and Spring terms to applicants that are a U.S. university student or U.S. resident (unless otherwise noted): FOR ANY SAI PROGRAM: CHIARA SCHOLARSHIPS • $2,500 Semester Scholarship • $1,500 Semester Scholarship • Two $1,000 Semester Scholarships

SUMMER SESSION SCHOLARSHIPS • Two $500 Semester Scholarships

NON-U.S. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS • $1,500 Semester Scholarship º

SERVICE LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP • $500 Semester Scholarship Applicant must also be participating in service learning during their term abroad. Offered in the Spring semester only.

FLORENCE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (FUA) • $5,000 Semester Fellowship This scholarship requires 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on site. Duties include assisting SAI Program Coordinator and lasts the duration of the term, except for holiday or midterm breaks.

• Two $2,300 Semester Scholarships

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY (JCU) • $5,500 Semester Fellowship This scholarship requires 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on site. Duties include assisting SAI Program Coordinator and lasts the duration of the term, except for holiday or midterm breaks.

• Two $2,500 Semester Scholarships

APICIUS CAREER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM • Two $1,000 Semester Scholarships

NUOVA ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI (NABA) • Two $3,350 Semester Scholarships

SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE (SA) • $2,000 Graphic Design Semester Fellowship Applicant must be a Graphic Design Major in Junior or Senior standing and submit one printed page with sample of work. The recipient will also be required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of design work per week throughout the term.

• $1,000 Semester Scholarship

FOR THESE SPECIFIC SAI PROGRAMS:

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• $500 Summer Scholarship

SIENA ITALIAN STUDIES (SIS) • $1,000 Semester Scholarship • $500 Semester Scholarship • $500 Summer Scholarship

Discounts

award is not sufficient to cover the full Program Cost, the difference must be paid by the final payment date.

• Thetas receive a $300 Semester Program discount. Offered both Fall and Spring at any SAI program.

AFFILIATE STUDENT DISCOUNT • Students enrolling from an affiliate school may receive a discount.

Please check with your school study abroad office or the SAI Business

APPLICATION FEE DISCOUNTS • SAI is pleased to waive the application fee for families enrolling two or

All U.S. students studying in Barcelona for more than 90 days are required by Spanish law to obtain a student visa. It is no longer necessary for U.S. students studying for less than 90 days to obtain a visa. Non U.S. citizens and students not residing in the U.S. should contact the nearest Spanish Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa.

more family members to the same term at any SAI school.

MULTIPLE TERM DISCOUNT • Students pay only ONE application fee when applying to more than one term at the same time, in one application. Second term application fee is waived.

SAI ALUMNI DISCOUNT • Returning SAI students wishing to apply to another SAI program, will not be required to pay the application fee.

GAP YEAR DISCOUNT • $1,000 discount for high school graduates seeking to study abroad for one academic year (two consecutive semesters) prior to beginning college. Student must submit high school transcript and have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Discount does not apply to a single semester enrollment. Discount applies only to Full Program enrollment, which includes housing.

Financial Aid Students currently receiving financial aid through their home institution are usually permitted to use their aid to attend SAI programs, by way of a Consortium Agreement. For more information on financial aid and Consortium Agreements contact the SAI Business Office. All application materials, including financial aid matters, should be sent to the California office of SAI. Students using financial aid are required to pay Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Private Room Supplement (if applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval must be sent to our office in order to delay, until disbursement, the balance of program fees and before your application is considered complete. If your financial

SAI provides student visa advising to all of our students. Because of our unique relationship with many of the Spanish Consulates located in the U.S., SAI is able to process many student visa applications directly with the Consulate. Students using this service are not required to visit the Consulate. This is highly recommended to avoid complications when obtaining a visa on your own and to avoid costly travel to a Consulate.

Contact our office to obtain more information and find out if you are able to utilize the SAI visa service.

For those students who must appear at the Consulate in person, our Student Visa Office will assist you in preparing for your appointment at the Consulate.

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FINANCIAL AID & VISAS

Office to confirm.

Student Visas

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THETA SORORITY DISCOUNT

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UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA

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The School The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) was founded in 1968 and is well known for its international profile. Courses are now taught in English and Spanish. UAB is a young, dynamic institution, and is among the best universities in Spain, both for the quality of its teaching staff and for its excellent research.

Roughly 40,000 students attend the main campus in the Bellaterra section of Barcelona. UAB also has two smaller campuses in the city center, where the language and culture study abroad programs reside.

The large main campus is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of the city and easily accessible by the city’s metro train. Its infrastructure, created exclusively for university life, offers a wide range of academic, cultural and social activities.

The City Barcelona has always been a magnet city in Europe and the Mediterranean. Being open to the world, dynamic and cosmopolitan, it is also a modern city that preserves its important cultural heritage.

Visitors become first hand observers of the architectural and cultural remains of the historical moments of the city during its 2000 years of history. Students can enjoy the Roman vestiges, the medieval quarters, and the urban legacy of development and growth that the city went through in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Olympic Games, held in 1992, resulted in dramatic modernization that attracts hundred of thousands of visitors every year, making Barcelona one of the most popular destinations in Europe.

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When we talk about Barcelona, we talk about Antonio Gaudi, Joan Miro’, Picasso and Mies Van der Rohe among others. All of them left a great cultural heritage in the city. La Pedrera, la Sagrada Familia and the Parque Guell are a few examples of the fantastic Catalan Modernism that brought international fame to its most important figure, Antonio Gaudi.

Barcelona enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with pleasant temperatures in winter and warm summers. The Pyrenees Mountains lie less than 2 hours from the city. This mountain range is well known for its dramatic landscapes and array of summer and winter activities.

REGULAR STUDIES PROGRAM

SAI OFFERS TWO SEMESTER PROGRAM OPTIONS AT UAB

Along with getting the chance to broaden their studies in a prestigious university, students choosing this program also have the opportunity to blend with the Spanish culture, studying with local students.

• Pre-Established Program (in English & Spanish) • Regular Studies Program (in English OR Spanish)

PRE-ESTABLISHED STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM This program is designed for international students who wish to spend one or two semesters in Barcelona taking Spanish language and a series of other subjects in Social Sciences, Humanities and Economics. All subjects are taught in English or in Spanish and can be chosen from a wide range of electives. Students can choose to take between 2 and 5 courses per semester, for a total of 12 -15 U.S. credits. A course title in Spanish indicates the course is taught in Spanish, otherwise courses are in English.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, POLITICS

Español Pasa Ros Negocios Cross-Cultural Management International Business International Finance International Marketing Strategies Strategic Management of the Firm Managing Services Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation E-Commerce and Online Businesses Negocios internacionales Estrategias De Marketing Internacional International Economics Inequality, Poverty and Globalization The Creative Economy Behavior and the Incentives in Economics: The Case of Soccer Politics of the Developing World Geopolitical and International Relations Understanding the European Economy The Political Economy of European Integration Politics, War and Economics in the Age of Globalization Global Environment Governance

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Academic Programs

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This program integrates SAI students with the Spanish university population in regular courses offered at the university, on its main campus. Rather than being a separate study abroad program, Regular Studies places students in classes alongside undergraduate students in degree programs at the university.

Students select 2-5 courses from the large course schedule, taught in either Spanish or English for a total of 12-15 credits.

Following are areas of study available, course schedules can be found on the SAI website.

HEALTH SCIENCES (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

Psychology SCIENCES (SPANISH ONLY)

Chemistry Environmental Science / Geology Environmental Sciences Geology SCIENCES (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

Physics BIOSCIENCES (SPANISH ONLY)

Biochemistry Biology Environmental Biology BIOSCIENCES (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

Microbiology

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Spanish Contemporary Art Arte Contemporáneo Español Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage The Seven Wonders of Spain. Spanish Architecture History New Tendencies in Spanish Contemporary Art The Great Art Collections in Spain Digital Photography Urban Interventions, Graffiti, Public Sculpture Modernisme: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES

Mediterranean Politics A Greater Middle East Cultures Without State: The Case of Catalonia An Urban Approach to Spain and Europe Barcelona City Planning and Architecture Mediterranean Culture and History Spanish Civilization and Culture Civilización y Cultura Española Spanish History in the 20th Century

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ARTS AND HUMANITIES (SPANISH ONLY)

Archaeology Art History Art and Design Catalan Language and Literature Catalan and Classical Studies Catalan and Spanish Studies Classical Studies Design English Studies Catalan Studies Spanish Studies French Studies History Humanities Musicology Philosophy Spanish Language and Literature Spanish and Classical Studies ARTS AND HUMANITIES (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

East Asian Studies Translation and Interpreting SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW (SPANISH ONLY)

Advertising and Public Relations Audiovisual Communication Business Administration Hotel Management Industrial Relations Journalism Social and Cultural Anthropology Sociology Tourism

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SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

Accounting and Finances Aeronautical Management Business Management and Administration Business and Technology Criminology Economics Education Studies Geography and Land Management Political Science and Public Management TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES (SPANISH OR ENGLISH)

Computer Engineering

SAI OFFERS A 7-WEEK SUMMER SESSION AT UAB (6-9 CREDITS) IN THE FOLLOWING: Spanish Language Cross-Cultural Management International Business International Marketing Strategies E-Commerce and Online Businesses International Economics Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage Mediterranean Politics Spanish Civilization and Culture

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SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

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ELISAVA BARCELONA SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

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The School

The City

The city of Barcelona is a landmark in the world of fashion, art, design and new technologies. Founded in 1961, Elisava is the first school of design to open in Spain, thus becoming the first to offer a design–specific curriculum. As a pioneer, it has set the methodological guidelines that have served as a starting point for other schools. Throughout its history, Elisava’s role has been instrumental in shaping the culture of design in Catalonia and Spain.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and friendly city, offering its residents a high quality of life. It is one of the most attractive European cities to live in, thanks to its excellent educational, cultural and leisure offerings, its safety, efficient transport, beautiful climate and natural attractions, inviting people to enjoy the sea and mountains year round. Barcelona is also known as a city that lives and breathes design. Design permeates the entire urban fabric. Barcelona is a city filled with museums, art galleries, exhibition halls and showrooms, as well as restaurants, bookstores and establishments of all kinds which express their unique identity through their own furniture, lighting, commercial signs, etc. It is a magnet for creative people and designers from around the world. They are attracted by the city’s display of the latest trends and they know that the city is united on nurturing creativity. All of this makes Barcelona one of the best European destinations for design students.

Over the past fifty years Elisava’s pioneering teaching in design and engineering has offered a multi-disciplinary academic and research approach, strongly geared to the professional world and promoting close collaboration with companies, institutions and universities around the world. Due to its experience, the school is a teaching meeting point for future design and engineering professionals. The school has become an academic benchmark for design, as well as a forum for exchanging opinions and ideas among professionals. Elisava is a teaching center affiliated with a renowned university, Pompeu Fabra University, which awards all the school’s degrees. SAI students may also receive U.S. credits from our U.S. partner institution, Fairfield University (Connecticut) for undergraduate level courses.

Elisava is located in the historical center of Barcelona, just meters away from the Mediterranean Sea. La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s emblematic works and many of the city’s famous sights are within walking distance of Elisava, and thanks to excellent public transport, many other destinations are easily reached.

Elisava was recently included in Domus magazine’s Top 100 design Schools in Europe.

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Master’s Degree Programs in English

At Elisava, SAI students may choose from undergraduate upper division semester programs, summer sessions, postgraduate semester programs and Master’s Programs. All programs below are offered in English except where indicated as taught in Spanish.

Elisava Master’s Degrees are awarded by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. For more information on each Master’s degree program please visit SAI’s website: www.saiprograms.com.

UNDERGRADUATE SEMESTER IN ENGLISH Undergraduate students of design may enroll in Elisava for a variety of design related courses. The program is comprised of two mandatory subjects and a choice of 2-4 elective courses for a total of 12-18 U.S. credits per term.

Advanced Design and Digital Architecture Advanced Design Management: Strategy and Entrepreneurship Design for Transport and Mobility Photography and Design Research for Design and Innovation Retail Design

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Academic Programs in Design

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MANDATORY COURSES The Global and Historic Context of Art and Design (3 credits) Advanced Principals in Design: Integrating Communication, Humanities and Scientific Techniques (3 credits) ELECTIVES Retail Design / Visual Merchandising (3 credits) Design for Packaging (3 credits) Typography and Graphic Design (3 credits) Furniture and Product Design (3 credits) OPTIONAL SPANISH LANGUAGE Students can add this course to their design program for an additional cost: 12 week program, two days/week, two hours per class (total 48 hours)

SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH DUAL CITY PROGRAM: LONDON AND BARCELONA

London and Barcelona are both world-famous for art and design. They are exciting international cities that attract visitors from all around the world, enticed by the rich heritage and cool, contemporary culture of the cities and their creative practitioners. Whether you are interested in fine art, design, retail, media or history, both cities are packed with places to explore, find inspiration and immerse yourself. SAI students begin at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, in London for 2 weeks. Following that, students move to Barcelona, continuing their studies at Elisava for the last 2 weeks.

Courses are offered in the following: Event Design & Pop-up Stores Furniture Design Interior Design for Retail Visual Merchandising

Postgraduate Semester in English This program is open to students and professionals wishing to spend one semester in Barcelona to broaden and refine their design skills. Postgraduate students will be studying alongside Master’s Degree seeking students. For course list, please see Undergraduate Semester section above. Students will receive a Postgraduate Certificate upon completion of program.

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UNDERGRADUATE DISCIPLINES

UAB

ELISAVA

Accessories & Jewelry Design

UNDERGRADUATE DISCIPLINES

Acting UAB

Industrial Design

Advertising

UAB

Interactive Design

Anthropology

Interior Design International Business/Economics/Finance

UAB

Architecture

International Relations/Politics

UAB

Art Education/Conservation

Italian Language

Art History

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Italian Literature

Arts Management Asian Studies

Italian Studies UAB

Journalism

Astronomy

Legal Studies UAB

Marine Biology

Chemistry

Marketing

Classic and Classical Studies

Mathematics

Cognitive Science

UAB

Media Studies UAB

Mediterranean Studies

Computer Science

UAB

Migration

Cool Hunting

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Creative Writing Criminology

UAB

Literature

Ceramics

Communication Studies

UAB

Latin

Biology Business Administration and Management

Music Education and History

UAB

Natural Sciences UAB

Performing Arts

Culinary Arts

Philosophy/Ethics

UAB

Curatorial Studies

Photography/Photojournalism

UAB

Dance

Physics

Decision Sciences Design

Political Science UAB

Dietetics & Nutritional Sciences

ELISAVA

UAB

Printmaking Psychology

UAB

Ecology and Environmental Studies

Public Relations

UAB

Publishing

Education

UAB

Religious Studies

English Composition/Studies

UAB

Restaurant Management

Entrepreneurship

UAB

Retail Design

European Studies

UAB

Social Sciences

ELISAVA UAB

Fashion Communication

Sports Management/Marketing

Fashion Design

Spanish Language/Studies

UAB

Fashion Marketing/Merchandising

Spanish Literature

UAB

Film Studies

Statistics

UAB

Finance

Sustainable Development

Fine Arts

Textiles & Design

Food & Beverage Management

Theatre

Food & Culture

Translation/Interpretation

Family & Consumer Sciences

Travel & Tourism Management

Food Communications French Language/Studies

UAB

Urban Studies UAB

Wine Studies Women’s Studies

Genetics Geography

ELISAVA

Product Design

Digital Art, Communication and Multimedia Economics

ELISAVA

Illustration

Accounting & Finance

Archaeology

UAB

Human Resources

UAB

Geology Graphic Design

MASTER’S DISCIPLINES & GRADUATE COURSES*

Greek

Advanced Design and Digital Architecture

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Advanced Design Management: Strategy & Entrepreneurship

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Design for Transport and Mobility

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Photography and Design

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Research for Design and Innovation

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Retail Design

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History

UAB

Health & Sport Sciences Hospitality & Tourism Administration Management

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UAB

ELISAVA

Visa Procesing Fee (optional)

Private Room Supplement

PROGRAM COST

Security Deposit (Refundable)

UAB = Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona ELISAVA = Elisava, School of Design and Engineering

Confirmation Deposit (Non-Refundable applied to Program Cost)

SCHOOL CODES:

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Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

COSTS & CALENDAR 2014 / 2015

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SEMESTER PROGRAMS COSTS

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Pre-established Program (12 credits) Pre-established Program (15 credits) Regular Studies Program (12 credits) Regular Studies Program (15 credits)

$90 $90 $90 $90

$500 $500 $500 $500

$300 $300 $300 $300

$11,450 $12,450 $13,450 $14,295

$1,000 $1,000 $1,375 $1,375

$240 $240 $240 $240

$90

$500

$300

$15,650

$1,000

$240

Elisava, School of Design and Engineering Undergraduate Semester (12 -18 credits)

SUMMER PROGRAMS COSTS

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) 7-Week Program (6 Credits: 2 Courses) 7-Week Program (9 Credits: 3 Courses)

$90 $90

$500 $500

$300 $300

$5,800 $6,590

TBA TBA

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$90

$500

$300

TBA

TBA

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$15,995 - $17,395 $9,100 - $9,990 $26,550

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$240 $240 $240

Elisava, School of Design and Engineering Dual City Program: 4-Week London/Barcelona (6 credits)

MASTER’S & POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS COSTS

Elisava, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering One Year Master’s Program Post Graduate Program 18 Month Master’s Program

$90 $90 $90

$500 $500 $500

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SEMESTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR

BARCELONA: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

BARCELONA: Elisava, School of Design and Engineering

FALL SEMESTER 2014 PRE-ESTABLISHED PROGRAM

SPRING SEMESTER 2015

Monday Monday Saturday

October 1 September 1 December 19

Application Deadline Arrival / Program Start Departure

Saturday Thursday Saturday

November 1 January 15 May 9

Application Deadline Arrival / Program Start Departure

SPRING SEMESTER 2015 PRE-ESTABLISHED PROGRAM Monday Monday Friday

October 1 January 7 April 24

Application Deadline Arrival / Program Start Departure

SPRING SEMESTER REGULAR STUDIES PROGRAMS Wednesday Wednesday Saturday

October 1 February 4 July 4

Application Deadline Arrival / Program Start Departure

SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR

BARCELONA: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

BARCELONA: Elisava, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

SUMMER I - 7 WEEK

DUAL CITY: LONDON / BARCELONA 4 WEEK

Sunday

March 15

Application Deadline

Saturday

May 30

Arrival / Program Start

Wednesday

July 15

Departure / Housing Checkout

Please view our website for current calendar information: www.saiprograms.com/barcelona/uab/calendar/2014-2015

MASTER’S & POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS CALENDAR

BARCELONA: Elisava, School of Design and Engineering MASTER’S FALL INTAKE 2014

POSTGRADUATE FALL 2014

Sunday

June 15, 2014

Application Deadline

Sunday

June 15

Application Deadline

Tuesday

Sept. 2, 2014

Registration / Program Start

Tuesday

September 2

Arrival / Program Start

Tuesday

July 28, 2015

Graduation / Fall Program End

Thursday

February 26

Graduation / Program End

MASTER’S SPRING INTAKE 2015

POSTGRADUATE SPRING 2015

Saturday

Nov. 1, 2014

Application Deadline

Saturday

November 1

Application Deadline

Monday

Feb. 16, 2015

Registration / Program Start

Monday

February 16

Arrival / Program Start

Friday

Feb. 26, 2016

Graduation / Program End

Tuesday

July 28

Graduation / Program End

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 18 years of age • Official transcript reflecting minimum GPA. Elisava programs: 2.5 GPA, UAB programs: 2.75 GPA • Personal statement, one page in length • Portfolio (for semester/Master’s design courses only) APPLICANTS FROM SAI-AFFILIATED SCHOOLS Students from affiliated schools should discuss their plans with the study abroad office at their home school. Some affiliate schools require students to pay all fees directly to SAI while others do not. Be sure to discuss this with your study abroad advisor in order to be clear about the procedure your school uses in their affiliation with SAI. Affiliate students receive credit for courses taken abroad from their home institution. While affiliated schools guarantee credit, this does not guarantee every course will transfer or that it will transfer into your major area of study. Students are responsible for meeting with an advisor to verify transfer credit before beginning their SAI program.

If you are uncertain about your college or university’s affiliation with SAI, drop by your study abroad office to discuss it with an advisor or contact the SAI office. You will find a list of current affiliates on our website. Students from affiliated universities MUST obtain approval from their study abroad office prior to submitting an application.

APPLICANTS FROM NON-AFFILIATED SCHOOLS SAI welcomes students from any school. All students attending non-affiliated home universities will receive U.S. course credit from the U.S. school of record for their SAI program. For information on the U.S. school of record for your specific program go to the Services link on the program page of our website and click on “U.S. Academic Credit”.

SAI automatically processes non-affiliate students through the U.S. school of record; no additional fee is imposed. All questions and correspondence should be directed to the SAI office in California. Upon completion of course work, transcripts will be issued by the U.S. school of record with U.S. credits. These credits are transferable to any school, though it is the student’s responsibility to confirm that specific courses will transfer by speaking in advance with their school advisor or study abroad office.

DISABILITIES POLICY SAI is dedicated to providing education abroad opportunities to all students and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. If you experience any emotional, mental, physical or learning disabilities which may interfere with your ability to successfully pursue an academic course, and which you wish to be taken into account, please notify SAI as soon as possible. As always, advance planning is important in order to ensure the best possible experience abroad. Although we may not be able to require our partner schools abroad to provide accommodations, SAI can offer understanding, respect, and support, and we will do our best to assist students in finding reasonable accommodations similar to their home institutions. Regarding physical disability, it is important to note that Europe’s infrastructure and ability to accommodate disabled individuals differs from what is available in the United States. SAI will do its best to reasonably accommodate all students’ needs.

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Among our program choices, certain sites are better equipped to assist students with disabilities than others. As this may be a factor in choosing which SAI program abroad to attend, notify us of any and all disabilities before applying.

STUDENT VISAS All U.S. students studying in Barcelona for more than 90 days are required by Spanish law to obtain a student visa. It is no longer necessary for U.S. students studying for less than 90 days to obtain a visa. Non U.S. Citizens and students not residing in the U.S. should contact the nearest Spanish Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa.

HOUSING Housing assignments are sent by email 5-10 days before the term begins. Students requesting a private room are required to pay the private room supplement fee prior to our processing their single room request. Students electing to make their own housing arrangements will receive a reduction in the program cost. Since this differs from school to school, contact the SAI office for the exact amount of reduction.

DEADLINES STEP 1: Submit Application By: Fall Semester & Master’s Fall: May 15 Spring Semester & Master’s Spring: October 1 Summer terms: 60 days prior to check-in NOTE: Late applications are accepted on a space available basis.

STEP 2: Acceptance/Confirmation Deposit Notification of acceptance status will be sent to you by email within one week of application. Within 2 weeks of receiving the email acceptance a $500 NONREFUNDABLE confirmation deposit, a $300 security deposit and private room supplement fee (if applicable) must be paid to secure your enrollment. Acceptance letters will include instructions and program payment dates. If you have requested housing and have not paid the private room supplement, you will automatically be placed in shared-room housing.

Step 3: Payment 1 - Equal to 50% of your total Program Cost Due by: Fall Semester & Master’s Fall: May 1 Spring Semester & Master’s Spring: October 1 Summer Programs: 90 days prior to check-in date Step 4: Payment 2 - Balance of Program Cost Due by: Fall Semester & Master’s Fall: July 1 Spring Semester & Master’s Spring: December 1 Summer Programs: 60 days prior to check-in date NOTE: Students confirmed after Payment 1 / Payment 2 due dates will receive an email from the SAI business office regarding further program payments now due. Either 50% or 100% of Program Cost will be due within 5 business days, based on your acceptance date.

Payment Options: 1. Personal check, money order or cashier’s check made payable to “SAI Programs”. Mailed to: SAI Programs, 7160 Keating Avenue Sebastopol, CA 95472.

2. Online Payment by Visa or Mastercard and E-checks: SAI is only able to accept Visa or Mastercard. Credit card payments and E-check payments may be made directly online. Credit card payments include a 2.3% convenience fee. There is no charge for E-check (electronic check from your checking account) payments.

3. Bank Wire Transfer: For wire instructions please contact our California office at (800) 655 - 8965.

SAI will mail one billing statement to your permanent mailing address which will include due dates. Failure to meet any payment deadline will result in course registration being placed on “hold” until paid. Transcripts will be withheld if accounts are not paid in full with SAI or the host school.

Housing requests may be withdrawn by SAI if payments are not received by their due date.

FINANCIAL AID Fall and Spring Semester students using financial aid are required to pay the Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Private Room Supplement (if applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval MUST be sent to SAI in order to delay the balance of program cost and before your application is considered complete.

Students attending Summer Session and receiving financial aid are required to make payments by their regular due dates. SAI will sign Consortium Agreements, allowing the use of financial aid funding, however Summer Session students are not permitted to defer payment until after receiving their financial aid. Summer Session students planning to use financial aid to cover costs must pay all program costs when normally due, and will receive reimbursement when financial aid is paid to them.

NOTE: If your financial aid award is not sufficient to cover all Program Costs, the remainder must be paid by regular payment deadline dates. Financial aid monies will be applied last and any balance must be paid by their earlier due date. SAI will delay the final payment amount (based on your financial aid award) until the date your aid disburses.

After acceptance, you will receive by email a Financial Aid Form that must be completed and signed by you AND your school or financial aid provider, and returned to the SAI office.

Financial aid students who do not submit ALL required documents by the following dates will be withdrawn:

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PAYMENTS Costs may be combined in one payment. All payments, including wire transfers, should list the applicant’s name. A copy of your wire receipt must be faxed to our office before we can process your application. If you are enrolling for more than one term, fees and deposits for ALL terms must be paid at the time of application. A separate Security Deposit must be paid for each term (refundable at the end of that term).

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• Fall: July 1 • Spring: November 15 If you intend to use financial aid, check with your school to determine if a Consortium Agreement must be completed between your college and SAI. Students receiving financial aid from their home school may be able to transfer these funds to SAI for payment of their Program Cost. Contact SAI if you have further questions.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY PLEASE NOTE: Financial Aid students remain responsible for ALL cancellation penalties that apply, even if program fees have not yet been paid. Failure to pay cancellation obligations will result in referral to a Collection Agency.

Check-in day is considered the start of the term. The Confirmation Deposit is NOT REFUNDABLE at any time. Further Program Cost liability is based on the date on which a formal cancellation request is received in writing (email or fax). If a cancellation notice is received 60 days or less before check-in day, students are liable for the following charges: • 60 - 31 days before the start of a term: 25% of the Program Cost • 30 - 8 days before the start of a term: 50% of the Program Cost • 7 days or less before the start of a term: 100% of the Program Cost HOUSING-ONLY CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY If an enrolled student chooses to cancel their SAI housing request and seek private housing on their own the following penalties will apply, based on the date a housing cancellation is received by SAI: • 60 days or less before the start of term the student is liable for 100% of housing cost. No refund is available.

Mailed application materials and payments should be sent to: SAI Programs 7160 Keating Avenue Sebastopol, CA 95472 • USA If you have additional questions email us at mail@saiprograms.com

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