Location:

Madrid, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Spend 2  intensive weeks taking an interdisciplinary approach to the contemporary challenges facing a major European city at a social, political, and economic crossroads. Morning classes tackle issues such as human rights, migration and refugees. Afternoon site visits take us to museums, NGOs, sites of urban protest, the national Bank of Spain,  and Congress.  Spend a weekend exploring the city of Barcelona. Lodging and classes are in Madrid's historic city center. Lectures are in English.

Program Details

Credits Offered:

Graduate

• Global Affairs (GLOA) 710: Seminar Abroad

Eligibility

This program is open to all graduate students including students who do not attend George Mason University. Junior and senior level students may apply with permission of the Academic Director, contact the Program Officer for more information.

Housing

Double or triple occupancy in hotels

Cost:

Program Cost (Summer 2017): $4,635* Included: Tuition (3 credits) Accommodations (daily breakfast included) Welcome & Farewell Dinners Required group activities Metro card Guest lecturers & site visits Overnight trip to Seville, including transportation Pre-Departure Orientation International Emergency Insurance Not Included: Round-trip airfare Other transportation Some meals Personal spending

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes