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Salamanca Program Meeting
Tuesday, April 3 

Notes from the Meeting

Useful email addresses

Web site for the program: http://www.ltcconline.net/barclay/salamanca,_fall_2001.htm

Foothill & DeAnza web site: http://www.fhda.edu/

Art Turmelle was at our meeting to answer questions and to give us his advice on study abroad.

Deposit checks of $450 will be cashed on July 1.

  1. Computers are not required nor recommended. If you plan to bring a computer, be sure to have an adapter.
  2. Salamanca is a 2 1/2 hour bus ride to the northwest of Madrid.
  3. There is an optional weekend trip to Madrid. The additional expense to participate is $190, based on 15 participants, 3 days, 2 nights in Madrid.
  4. Classes are Monday-Thursday. No Friday classes.
  5. All students must enroll in Spanish Life & Culture class, 2 units.
  6. Students must take 12 units and maintain a 2.5 GPA while in the program.
  7. Photography 5 course requires a 35-millimeter camera and film developing costs. Ron Herman from Foothill will teach the photography courses. Email him with questions, 0h07991@mercury.fhda.edu.
  8. Homestays are all within walking distance of the campus. Laundry service is provided once a week by the "seņora." Should you need to wash clothes on your own, it is very expensive, $15-$20. If you require a non-smoking family, be sure to put it on your application. Rooms are small, very small, will share a bathroom.
  9. Our program has over 40 paid participants, so it is definitely happening.
  10. There is room for 6 more participants from LTCC. See Nancy if you have friends whom are interested.
  11. Air travel will most likely be with British Air.
  12. Visas are not needed for this trip. If you plan to be in the country for more than 90 days, you must have a visa, or leave the country. You can leave the country and then return for another 90 days.
  13. If not a citizen of the U.S., be sure to have a green card from your Consulate. Also, check with the Spanish Consulate for any documentation needed.
  14. Register now at both Foothill College and De Anza College. Just get your name in the system so that you can easily register for classes in the fall. You will need to print a signature page to mail to each campus. If you need assistance, stop by the office and Nancy will help you.

    15. Use this URL to begin: http://www.fhda.edu/

    Click on Foothill or De Anza to begin.

    Foothill Registration: https://regserv.fhda.edu/FH_APPL_FORM.HTML

    DeAnza Registration: https://regserv.fhda.edu/da-appform.html

  15. Participants will be sent an extensive questionnaire after the checks are cashed in July. Give as much detail about your living needs as possible so that AIFS can match you to a roommate.
  16. Eurail pass: http://www.raileurope.com/us/
    Flexipass good for 10 trips within a two month period

    17. Look for prices for students under 25 years of age.

    There are many options for train passes. Check the Internet sites for all options.

    Spanish train travel, RENFE: http://www.renfe.es/ingles/index.html

    Bus travel is generally less expensive in Spain than train travel.

  17. Students must obtain their passports.

    18. Do it now - http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html

  18. Insurance, all participants receive insurance from AIFS. Information will be sent in July. Most doctor and hospital bills will be reimbursed to students. Be ready to pay for all medical expenses, have a credit card. Clara Marsal, AIFS representative in Salamanca, will take students to the doctor when needed. Doctors speak English. Clara will help with students who may be homesick or experiencing culture shock. Ask for help!
  19. Money - use an ATM card. Know your international PIN. PIN must be 4 digits! Recommended spending money - $100 per week.
  20. Safety, don't bring any jewelry or personal belongings that you don't want to lose. No safety deposit boxes available.
  21. Clothing - bring one nice outfit. Need comfortable walking shoes. You must be able to carry your own luggage. Pack lightly. Be practical.
  22. Weather - similar to San Francisco in the autumn. Will vary. Wear layers. Bring coat, sweater, umbrella.
  23. There will be 30,000 students in Salamanca. It is a college town, so you will see students dressed in all styles. The Spanish generally dress more stylishly than Americans do.
  24. Packing - 2 carry-on items, and 2 pieces of luggage to be checked. You will be charged if your luggage is overweight. More info to come on dimensions and weight for luggage. Bring a backpack for weekend trips and your school materials, textbooks.
  25. Next meeting at LTCC will be in June, before the end of the quarter.
  26. Pre-departure orientation will take place in late August or early September with the entire group. It will most likely be held near Sacramento. Time and date to be announced. Clara Marsal will be here to help us with packing tips and travel advice. We will have textbook information for you at this meeting.
  27. If you plan to be gone for the summer, notify Nancy.
  28. Have you changed phone numbers, address? Give the new info to Nancy.
  29. Once the fall quarter begins, we will be at LTCC and register for classes together. You will work with Nancy on all courses that you plan to take. Most assignments will be on the Internet. Once in Salamanca, you will attend classes with each instructor.
  • Stay in touch. See you in June.
  • Get a passport.
  • Register for classes at Foothill and DeAnza.

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