2. ÂżQuiĂŠn es ISE?
⢠Intercultural Student Experiences, a nonprofit
educational organization since 1972
⢠Strong emphasis on language and cultural immersion
⢠Mission: To inspire and educate students of the world
through experiential learning across cultures
3. ÂżPor quĂŠ ISE?
⢠Emphasis on language usage & family stay
⢠40 years of experience and knowledgeable staff
⢠24-hour on-call emergency phone while group
is abroad
⢠ISE Student Code of Conduct
⢠Financial aid
⢠Health and trip cancellation insurance coverage
5. ÂżCĂłmo se prepara para el viaje?
⢠As a group we will get familiar with Spain and
the places weâll visit:
⢠Classroom discussions
⢠Learn about culture, customs, traditions with
assistance from ISE Beyond the Classroom Wiki
⢠Internet research for trip
⢠Seek out additional opportunities to practice
Spanish
6. ÂżQuĂŠ vamos a hacer en EspaĂąa?
⢠Sightseeing in Madrid
⢠Palacio Real
⢠El Prado Museum
⢠Toledo: visit a sword-making factory and the
Catedral de Toledo
⢠Excursion in Segovia
⢠Alcazar de Segovia
⢠Aqueduct â Roman ruins
7. ÂżPor quĂŠ quedarse con una familia espaĂąola?
⢠Opportunity for students to observe and partake in
daily life in Spain
â˘To practice using Spanish in a real life setting
⢠Because ISEâs commitment is to offer students the
ultimate cultural immersion program abroad
8. Hechos interesantes sobre las familias
espaĂąolas
⢠All students are placed in the same general area (in
various suburbs of the same large city)
⢠Spring travelers likely have an opportunity to attend
school with host brother or sister
⢠Most students will have a host brother or sister that is
within 3 years of their own age
⢠Many families live in apartments, as this is very
common in Spain
⢠Host families are completely volunteer
9. MĂĄs hechos divertidos sobre las familias
espaĂąolas
⢠Mid-day meals are the
largest meals of the day,
and are usually eaten
around 2pm
⢠Dinner, which is smaller, is
eaten around 10pm!
⢠Itâs safe to drink the tap
water in your host familyâs
home
10. ÂżCĂłmo elijen a las familias?
⢠ISE Family Stay Coordinators: teachers, community
leaders, or individuals connected to churches & other
community organizations
⢠Host families chosen by ISE Family Stay Coordinators
⢠Families complete application & provide references
and are screened by the local coordinator
⢠Many families repeat the experience of hosting several
times
11. MĂĄs informaciĂłn sobre las familias
⢠Home visits occur before host family is
accepted
⢠Expected to provide room, board, and genuine
cultural experience for student
⢠ISE traveler might share a room with a host
sibling of the same gender, but is required to
have his/her own bed
12. Detalles Importantes
⢠Program travel dates
⢠Approximate price
⢠*Fuel surcharges now included in price
⢠Add-onâs
⢠Trip inclusions and exclusions
13. Seguro MĂŠdico y de Accidente
⢠Included in program price
⢠$50,000 maximum
coverage
⢠Coverage details available
on ISE website.
â˘$250 deductible
14. Seguro sobre cancelaciĂłn por razones
mĂŠdicas
⢠Included in program price
⢠Valid for cancellation due
to medical issues affecting
participants or immediate
family
⢠$1,000 max coverage
16. Fechas de pago - viajes de primavera
Spring Programs
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Final registration deadline: October 1
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 1 (final) Due with program application
November 1 $800
December 1 $800
January 15 Balance
17. Fechas de pago - viajes de verano
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Summer Programs Final registration deadline: October 15
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 15 (final) Due with program application
November 15 $1000
January 15 $1000
March 15 Balance
18. Haz un plan financiero
⢠Consider ISEâs financial aid & fundraising
⢠ISE Early Bird Discount: save $200
⢠Participate in ISEâs US Hosting Program and
receive a discount on your own ISE trip (not
available in all areas)
19. Apoyo econĂłmico
â˘ISE provides need
based financial aid
â˘Financial Aid Grant
Calculator on website
â˘Application online
20. ÂżCĂłmo se inscribe?
⢠Student Application in English
⢠Code of Conduct signed by participant &
parent/guardian
⢠Family Stay Application in Spanish
⢠$500 deposit check or money order
⢠Save $200 with Early Bird sign-up by June 15th
⢠Send âDear Host Familyâ letter & photos by fall
enrollment deadline
⢠Donât forget to apply for your passport!
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22. Resumen de detalles importantes
⢠ISEâs Spain program provides language and cultural immersion
in a real life setting
⢠ISEâs valuable family stay experience cannot be obtained
through a tour only program
⢠ISEâs Early Bird sign up allows me to save $200 and plenty of
time to fundraise, submit your application and deposit by June
15 to ensure your Early Bird discount!
⢠¥Nos vemos en Espaùa!