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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

2 Map of Program Locations

3 Why Choose Engage Programs

4 Exploring Community & Culture

7 What’s Included in Our Program Fees

PROGRAMS

10 Engage Australia

18 Engage Barcelona

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ABOUT IFSA-BUTLER AND ENGAGE

30 About IFSA-Butler and Engage Programs

30 How to Apply

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In an increasingly global job market, study abroad is becoming a minimum requirement. Today’s employers are looking for deeper global understanding; they expect a solid set of skills cultivated through interactions abroad. It is no longer enough to study abroad—You must study abroad with a purpose.

No matter your major, the opportunities that come from international experience set you apart not just in today’s job market, but 20 years from now. Hiring managers look for candidates who are nimble, able to communicate with diverse popula-tions and ready to be part of a global workforce. But just because study abroad is becoming a minimum requirement doesn’t mean it has to come at a maximum price.

IFSA-Butler’s Engage study abroad programs are an affordable launching pad for your career in an exciting international setting. As an Engage student, you will study at a world-class institution, hone your intercultural skills and local knowledge through our exclusive Community and Culture course, and have the opportunity to build your resume through immersive pre-professional experiences like internships and laboratory work. Choose from three dynamic countries, where you will be integrated into your host community and come to understand your new home through the eyes of a local.

Engage programs are all-inclusive, providing all the support you’ll need to make your semester a success. We believe that providing the highest level of support from the beginning —rather than charging extra for add-ons—is the best way to maximize your experience.

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In today’s global world, it is no longer enough to travel and study in another country. Employers and graduate schools want to see more. They want you to demonstrate that you have successfully navigated another culture, that you have the skills to work in a multicul-tural environment and that you have gone beyond just academic tourism.

Set yourself apartSet yourself apart from other students studying abroad with IFSA-Butler’s Exploring Community & Culture (C&C) course. These courses are exclusive to IFSA-Butler and are an embedded component of every Engage program.

The Engage program C&C courses are:

• Exploring Australia Adelaide and Gold Coast, Australia—see page 15

• Exploring Barcelona: Identity in a Multinational Society Barcelona, Spain—see p. 21

• Exploring London London, England—see p. 29

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What C&C offers youC&C offers you the exciting chance to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can. It is designed to take study abroad to another level. While abroad, do you want to do what locals do? Go where they go? See your new culture and environment through their eyes?

Get more out of study abroad with C&C Using your host city as your laboratory, C&C will help make an unfamiliar place more familiar. Get a behind-the-scenes look at your city that you could never learn in a classroom or see on a tour bus. You’ll experience and enjoy some of the cultural quirks that make your new home unique, and maybe you’ll recognize some quirks of your own.

Experience your host city ina way most visitors never can with

exploring community & culture

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What you’ll do in the C&C course: Go local! Join a communityWondering how you might make local friends and actually feel more like a local? With C&C, you’ll engage in a community of your choosing in your host city. This could include joining a university club or sports team, a local NGO, a faith-based organization or doing volunteer work or an internship. Do things! Participate in cultural excursionsEach location offers different excursions for C&C students, and our local staff arrange these unique activities so that you don’t have to. You’ll have access to experiences you wouldn’t even know were available! In the past, C&C excursions have included sporting events, going to a comedy club, special tours of a mosque or an immigration NGO, exploring food markets, attending local music festivals, and even sitting in on a criminal court case. Get an insider’s look! Every week or so you’ll get together with your C&C classmates and instructor to learn and understand more about where you’re studying and living. What makes this place unique? What historical, social, economic or political factors made it this way? You may even get the chance to hear from a local guest speaker on important issues in your city.

Take advantage of this opportunity to go beyond the surface through C&C!

“I got to see a part of London I would not have seen without C&C and I found our talks really helped me…Thought it was going to be too much time, but it was the one class I loved.” (London student)

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WHAT’SINCLUDED

Just because Engage programs are affordable doesn’t mean they skimp on services. Our fees include essentials like insurance, cultural excursions and transcripts. We believe that by including more in your experience, you’ll be free to spend your money on what’s important to you abroad.

Academics• Tuition (12 to 15 U.S. semester credit hours, depending

on program)• Full academic advising and course selection/

approval assistance• Review of credit load abroad• Butler University transcript for easy credit transfer• Permanent academic record maintenance

Predeparture support services• Assistance finding the perfect program for you• Personalized advising and assistance from your

Engage program advisor• U.S.-based program, academic and finance staff

available on a daily basis• Parental support, including our U.S.-based student

and parent support services manager, and a parent welcome packet

• Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities

• Assistance with financial aid transfers• Travel and student visa assistance• Optional group flight arrangements

What’s Included In Our Program Fees


Finances

• Program fees are set and do not change because of currency fluctuations

• Monthly payment plan available• Students can use home institution grants, scholarships

and federal financial aid to help pay for study abroad

Housing and meals• Guaranteed prearranged housing• Fully furnished accommodation• Weekday breakfasts included in the fee for London

Support from resident offices

• Full-time, on-site resident staff in each country for local support and assistance

• Orientation program (includes transportation, housing, activities, student handbook, welcome materials and most meals)

• Academic advising• Internship coordination assistance• Newsletter updates throughout each semester• Traditional meal hosted by our local staff• 24/7 emergency assistance

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Excursions and activities (see each program section for specifics)

• Visits to local historical and cultural sites as part of each location’s C&C course

• Weekend excursions and day trips: We get you out of your host city and take you somewhere you might not be able to access as a tourist

• Day trips during orientation to help familiarize you with your local community, introduce you to commuting the local way and seeing parts of the city it would otherwise take you months to find

• Cultural excursions• Academically and culturally relevant activities• “Off the beaten path” activities that most students

wouldn’t be able to do on their own

Health, safety and emergency assistance

• Full medical insurance plan for all students• Access to local medical facilities• Assistance and support from on-site resident staff• IFSA-Butler resident staff are on call 24 hours a day in the

event of an emergency • All resident staff hold basic first aid certification and have

undergone emergency training

Program fees average under

$16,000 for tuition, housing, support throughout the program and much more

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semester, orientation and excursions,

on-site assistance, health insurance

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OrientationNo matter where you’ll be studying in Australia, you’ll have an on-site orientation in Sydney alongside other students and IFSA-Butler staff.

Orientation is designed to be a time for you to learn about “Oz”, explore the capital city, and get to know your IFSA-Butler support system, especially your Student Services Coordinator (SSC). The SSC, your go-to staff member in your host city, will travel with you from Sydney and will be there for your support throughout the semester.

Other orientation highlights include:• Hotel stay in the Rocks Districts, one

of Sydney’s oldest and hippest areas. It’s less than a 10-minute walk to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay!

• Visits to Sydney’s countless cultural attractions while experiencing beach life at world-famous Bondi and Manley Beaches

• Day trip to the stunning Blue Mountains: The trip includes a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can feed kangaroos and get a photo with a koala; hiking; Scenic World; and a visit to the Waradah Aboriginal Educational Centre (including live dance performances and demonstrations)

• Welcome dinner at a traditional Aussie pub

Country Life WeekendThis once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is a highlight of our programs in Australia. It gets you into the country to learn about Australian country life. Activities include a farm tour, bushwalking, star gazing, BBQs, farm activities, animal spotting and great home cooked meals.

Aussie Experience DayThese day or weekend trips are designed to maximize your exploration of Australia as a unique destination. Your SSC will plan a few adventures throughout the semester. Past events have included whale watching boat trips, sailing, trips to a local island and rafting.

Cultural and Sporting Events• Welcome event, tailored by your

IFSA-Butler Student Services Coordinator (SSC) to showcase the best that each city offers

• Local sporting events like National Rugby League and Australian Football League games, sea kayaking, bicycle tours, surfing and more

• Arts events such as music festivals, local theatre and other live performances

Other Activities and Services• Afternoon teas, pizza afternoons and regular

campus visits by your SSC• Program hoodie• Farewell celebration and meal


Locations: Adelaide, Gold Coast Required GPA: 3.0 (Adelaide) 2.5 (Gold Coast)

Credits: 15 U.S. semester credit hours

Application March 15 deadlines: Semester 2 (July-Nov)

November 15 Semester 1 (Feb-June)

Why Choose This Program• Discpline-oriented tracks make it easy to find the

courses you need• Focus exclusively on your selected track or choose

courses in other departments• An optional internship enriches your experience and

boosts your resume• Study and live alongside Australian degree students• Courses taught by professors at two of Australia’s

most prestigious universities, Griffith University and University of Adelaide

• Excursions, activities and day trips included in the program fee

• IFSA-Butler’s Exploring Australia: Community & Culture course will deepen your appreciation for Aussie culture and give you a behind-the-scenes look at your city that you could never learn in a classroom or see on a tour bus

Program TracksTrack 1: Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics (offered in Adelaide)Track 2: International Business and Economics

(offered in Adelaide and Gold Coast)Track 3: Applied and Social Sciences

(offered in Adelaide and Gold Coast)Track 4: Fine Arts and Music

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Housing Gold Coast Housing is in apartments near the world-famous Surfer’s Paradise Beach. Each apartment houses three students, and the building has a gym, pool and tennis courts. Residents purchase or prepare their own meals.

Adelaide Students live in four- to six-bedroom apartments located near campus, restaurants and a supermarket. Each resident lives in a twin bedroom and shares a bathroom and common areas with other residents.

Program Fees

$15,975 | $17,975Griffith University University of Adelaide Spring semester 2016 Spring semester 2016

Includes:• Tuition (15 credits)• University of Adelaide tuition supplementals• Housing• Health insurance• Activities, excursions and day trips• On-site support from IFSA-Butler resident staff

in Australia • Butler University transcript upon

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Internships

Gain practical experience during study abroad with an internship. Various internships are available at placements in businesses, nonprofit organizations, government offices and community volunteer centers. Internships are unpaid but are worth 4 U.S. semester credits and replace one class.

Placement possibilities include:• Advertising, Communications, Journalism and Public

Relations (Adelaide and Gold Coast)

• Aid, Development and Refugee Services (Adelaide)

• Art and Arts Management (Adelaide)

• Business, Economics and Finance (Gold Coast)

• Community internship (Gold Coast): Give back to the community by volunteering 50 hours during the semester in structured activities, projects or research. Some examples of past internships include: environmental work, executive assistance, event planning, social media work, marketing assistance, research project assistance, human resources intern or community development work.

• Convention and Tourism (Adelaide)

• Engineering (Gold Coast): Internships are available in a wide range of engineering disciplines. The internship is ungraded but supervised by an engineering faculty member.

• Environment and Ecology (Adelaide)

• Government Agencies and Politics (Adelaide)

• Health Care (Adelaide)

• History Centers (Adelaide)

• Law Firms (Adelaide)

• Music (Gold Coast): Applicants must be music majors.• Public Health (Adelaide)

• Social Justice Centers (Adelaide)

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Adelaide, the coastal capital of South Australia, offering an ideal climate, vibrant arts scene, affordable living and the country’s most renowned wine region nearby.

Gold Coast, Australia’s quintessential beach capital, where students live in the heart of world-famous Surfer’s Paradise surrounded by both skyscrapers and the laid-back attitude of the South Pacific.

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Welcome to Engage Australia!

We’re so excited that you’re considering Australia for study abroad. Our country will give you an experience like no other, with unique geography and unlimited outdoor possibilities, yet centered in sophisticated urban locations. Best of all, our program locations are home to world-class academics and great internship opportunities, making Engage Australia hard to beat when it comes to a high quality, unforgettable semester abroad.

Adelaide and Gold Coast are terrific cities with unique opportunities and lifestyles, but both offer great possibilities for academic enrichment and practical internship placements. You’ll find plenty of internship opportunities in these cities, from corporations to nonprofits to government offices and more. What better way to build your resume and get a head start on a great career after college than to pursue one of our many internship offerings in Australia.

Don’t forget that while you’re in your host city, an IFSA-Butler SSC will be on hand to show you around your city, take you to events and visit local attractions, but most importantly to be there for you if you have questions, concerns, personal issues or an emergency. We’re here to help 24 hours a day and to provide support wherever and whenever you may need it.

Australia is a brilliant place to study abroad and a place you’ll never forget! We can’t wait to meet you and show you our amazing country.

Sincerely,

Christi Hoover, Resident DirectorSharna Bremner, Adelaide Student Services CoordinatorAnne-Marie Dangerfield, Gold Coast Student Services Coordinator

What courses will I take?

REQUIRED COURSES

Exploring Australia: Community & Culture (3 credits)This Exploring Community & Culture core course focuses on helping you develop strong skill sets through direct, local engagement with your host city, including team building, intercultural communication and critical analysis. It provides the opportunity to learn about what makes Australia and its communities unique, and how and where you fit in. You’ll meet regularly with your instructor and other Engage Australia students to undertake discus-sions, special excursions and presentations. In addition, you will choose from a variety of activities through which you engage with your host campus and community, taking your very local experience in Australia to another level.

Academic Tracks (12 credits)In addition to the required Exploring Australia course, students choose university courses. Students may take courses exclusively in a single track or mix and match courses from different tracks. Other courses outside of the tracks listed below may also be available.

Cross-enrollment between the University of Adelaide and Griffith University is not possible due to distance.

TRACK 1 (STEM) COURSES Track 1 courses taught at University of Adelaide

Computer ScienceAlgorithm Design and Data StructuresComputer SystemsFoundations in Computer ScienceOperating SystemsArtificial IntelligenceComputer Networks and Applications

EngineeringChemical EngineeringIntro to Process ModellingProcess Engineering ThermodynamicsProcess Heat TransferProcess Fluid Mechanics

Civil and Environmental EngineeringCivil and Environmental EngineeringEngineering Mechanics and StatisticsEngineering, Modelling, and Analysis IAWater Engineering

Electrical EngineeringSignals and SystemsEngineering Electromagnetism

Circuit AnalysisElectric Energy Systems

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering Mechanics and DynamicsStress Analysis and DesignThermo FluidsMaterials and ManufacturingStructural Design and Mechanics

Petroleum EngineeringReservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid PropertiesFormation Evaluation, Petrophysics, Rock FormationsDrilling Engineering

PhysicsAstrophysicsElectromagnetismExperimental PhysicsOptics and Photonics III

Health SciencesPublic HealthEssentials in EpidemiologyInvestigating Health and Disease in PopulationsInternational Health

Health ScienceFundamentals of Biomechanics and Human MovementLife Span NutritionPrinciples of Exercise Science

Nursing Microbiology and Infection ControlNursing in a Global CommunityBiology of Human DiseaseMental Health NursingNursing in an International ContextPalliative Care Nursing

Anatomy and PhysiologyHuman BiologyCells, Tissues, and DevelopmentFunctional Human Anatomy

Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical SciencesBiology I: Molecules, Genes, and CellsAdvanced Molecular BiologyBiomedical Science

MathAdvanced Mathematics PerspectivesProbability and StatisticsDifferential Equations IIFinancial Modelling: Tools and Perspectives III

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TRACK 2 (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS) COURSESBusiness and Economics-Griffith UniversityBusiness Ethics and Corporate GovernanceBusiness LogisticsInter-Cultural ManagementOperations ManagementManagement AccountingFinancial AccountingAuditingConsumer PsychologyMarketing GloballyStrategic MarketingSport MarketingProject ManagementPerformance ManagementInternational Human Resource ManagementInternational FinanceMoney, Banking, and FinanceFinancial Institutions ManagementCorporate FinanceIntermediate MicroeconomicsIntermediate MacroeconomicsInternational Economics

Business-University of AdelaideAccounting Accounting Methods IFinancial AccountingManagerial Accounting

EconomicsPrinciples of MacroeconomicsPrinciples of MicroeconomicsInternational Financial InstitutionsBusiness and Economic Statistics IInternational Trade and investment Policy IIEast Asian Economics II

International BusinessInternational Business IITheory in International Business

MarketingConsumer BehaviorInternational MarketingMarket Research

ManagementBusiness LawManagement of ChangeStrategic ManagementManaging in a Global ContextManagement Project

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Communication-Griffith UniversityNew Communication TechnologiesIntercultural Communication for the Global MarketplaceBusiness CommunicationMultimedia Storytelling for PublicationRadio JournalismNews ProductionGenres of JournalismAdvertising and Creation StrategiesExperimental WritingTelevision StudiesMedia RelationsIntroduction to Public Relations

TRACK 3 (APPLIED AND SOCIAL SCIENCES) COURSES

Criminology and Forensics-Griffith UniversitySociology of CrimeGender, Crime and JusticeRehabilitating OffendersForensic Science and Criminal JusticeIntroduction to PolicingPunishment, Justice and ReformCriminology SkillsContemporary Perspectives on CrimeCrime and MediaOffender ProfilingInternational Comparative CriminologyVictimologyRace, Crime and Justice

Environmental Management-Griffith UniversityEnvironmental Politics and PolicyResolving Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Assessment and ManagementPlanning and Environmental LawEnvironmental Toxicology and Risk AssessmentClimate Change and Public Health

Exercise Science-Griffith UniversitySport CoachingIntroduction to Sport DevelopmentPhysiology of ExerciseBiochemistry of ExerciseExercise Sports NutritionExercise and Sport Psychology

Politics and International Studies-University of AdelaideComparative Politics of Rising PowerGlobal PoliticsAustralia Faces the WorldThe Ethics of War and Peace

Information Technology-Griffith UniversityFoundations of Computing SystemsComputer Networks and SecurityResearch Methods in ITSystems ProgrammingBusiness InformaticsSystem Analysis and Design

Political Science-Griffith UniversityAustralian Politics and GovernmentHuman Rights in World PoliticsPower and PoliticsMedia, Politics and Public Opinion

Psychology-Griffith UniversityHuman BehaviorExercise and Sport PsychologyCounseling PsychologyResearch Methods and Statistics ICognition, Memory, and LearningSocial PsychologyIntroduction Cognitive and Biological Psychology

Psychology-University of AdelaideResearch Methods in PsychologyFoundation Health and Lifespan DevelopmentPerception and CognitionPsychology in Society

TRACK 4 (FINE ARTS AND MUSIC) COURSESTrack 1 courses taught at Griffith University

FilmIntroduction to Screen AnalysisAustralian ScreenDocumentary StudiesWorld Cinema

Fine ArtDrawingPaintingPhotographyDigital MediaAnimationGraphic Design

MusicCultural Theory in Popular MusicMusic, Sound and VisionMusic Research DesignSongwriting TechniquesMusic Programming and ProductionTechnology and Music

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Cultural and Sporting EventsNo city beats Barcelona when it comes to experiencing amazing and unique culture. IFSA-Butler staff in Barcelona accompany students on a visit to a musical performance, arrange a Catalan cooking class and give students the once-in-a-lifetime experience of an FC Barcelona football game during football season.

OrientationOur program in Spain begins with a four-day orientation that introduces students to the academics and culture of Barcelona. Activities include a welcome meal, an introduction to Catalonian culture and discussion of academic differences and expectations. Housing and most meals for orientation are included in the program fee.

Orientation is more than just meetings, however. IFSA-Butler staff will accompany students on a private guided tour of Barcelona’s Medieval Quarter and attend a workshop on Getting to Know Barcelona.

Tarragona and Poblet WeekendSpend a weekend in the Tarragona Province, a sun-filled port along the east coast of Spain that’s famous for its gorgeous beaches, Roman ruins and Mediterranean atmosphere. IFSA-Butler’s resident director will accompany students on the weekend excursion and introduce them to some of the sites that make Tarragona a favorite vacation destination for Spaniards and visitors from throughout Europe. Part of the weekend will also include a visit to Poblet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1151, and the cave paintings of Abric d’Ermites, one of the largest collections of cave paintings in Europe.

ExcursionsIFSA-Butler’s Engage Barcelona program aims to share the best of Catalan history and culture with students. Some of the semester excursions include a day trip to the medieval town of Girona and a visit to the city’s famous Jewish Quarter, a visit to Salvador Dali’s house in Portlligat, as well as the Dali Museum in Figueres. A visit to the Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park will introduce students to one of Spain’s beloved national parks that boasts 40 volcanoes and nature reserves, and the nearby Collserola and La Fageda Forests showcase Catalonia’s natural beauty. All of these excursions are included in the program fee for Engage Barcelona and will be an unforgettable part of your semester.


Location: Barcelona, Spain Required GPA: 2.75 (4.0 scale)


Application April 1 deadlines: Fall semester (Sept-Dec)

September 15 Spring semester (Jan-April)

Why Choose This Program• Based at the prestigious Universitat Autònoma de

Barcelona (UAB)• A substantial internship is included as part of the

program• Internships available in a wide range of areas,

including business, marketing, communications, arts, design, tourism, sciences, IT, engineering, humanities, social sciences and more

• The Exploring Barcelona: Identity in a Multinational Society course will help deepen your understanding of and participation in the greater campus environment and Barcelona community

• Seminars, guest speakers, field trips, essays and group discussions complement the student experience

• No previous study of Spanish required, with levels of Spanish from beginning to advanced available

Program TracksTrack 1: International Business, Economics and

InternshipTrack 2: Humanities, Social Sciences and InternshipTrack 3: Politics, Communications and Internship

You can choose courses exclusively in one track or mix and match courses for maximum academic flexibility.

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM• Spanish Language (3 or 6 credits)

• Exploring Barcelona: Identity in a Multinational Society (3 credits)

• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Elective (3 credits)

• Internship (3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSSpanish LanguageSpanish is taught at all levels from beginning through advanced and is offered through the university’s Study Abroad Program. Students with seven or more semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent, or who are native Spanish speakers, may opt out of this course and replace it with two electives at UAB.

Students who want a more intensive Spanish experience can take the 6-credit version of this course, which is available at all levels from beginning through advanced. This option replaces the 3-credit Spanish Language course, as well as the UAB elective.

Exploring Barcelona: Identity in a Multinational SocietyThis Exploring Community & Culture course takes students’ study abroad experience to another level. It includes a seminar, meeting for three hours every week, in which students learn the historical, social, political and economic context of Barcelona. As part of the course, students are encouraged to join a community of their choosing, participate in unique guided field trips and write essays on their daily experiences in Barcelona.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona ElectivesElective courses were created especially for international students and are taught by UAB faculty. Most courses are taught in English but some are available in Spanish, and you may choose to take a second elective for an additional $1,000. See page 23 for a list of available elective courses.

InternshipThis class incorporates the internship placement and offers a contemporary issues approach through the lens of various academic themes. In addition to articles and discussions, related guest speakers and field trips are included. Interns work 14-16 hours per week, and placements are available in a wide range of areas and host organizations. The internship seminar is taught in English and meets for two hours every other week.

Program Fees

$13,975 Spring semester 2016

Includes:• Tuition (12 credits)• Housing in a student apartment• Health insurance• Activities, excursions and day trips• On-site support from IFSA-Butler’s resident

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Welcome to Engage Barcelona!

Set beneath the shadow of the Pyrenee mountains, Barcelona is a tapestry of music, history, religion, architecture, food and art. Any study abroad program in Spain is augmented by the rich lifestyle and culture offered by Barcelona as a destination.

What makes it very special, however, is its complex personality weaving together seemingly opposing strands. Barcelona is very modern yet quite ancient. A cosmopolis full of people from all over the world yet with some neighborhoods that are reminiscent of villages. Mountain, sea. Part of Spain, yet very Catalan. Oriented towards Spain but also sharing its identity with Europe, the Mediterranean and Latin America.

Barcelona is an ideal place to combine study abroad with an internship. Our city is home to countless international businesses, nonprofit organizations, tech start-ups, government offices, media outlets, political groups and more. All of these offer tremendous opportunities for you to put your academic learning to real-life use during the semester.

When you’re not taking classes, studying or working at your internship, be assured that our office is open daily and also available for 24/7 emergency assistance. We’re here to help with medical issues, personal emergencies, academic questions or just to chat! Our goal is to support our students in every possible way throughout their time in Barcelona.

I invite you to come to Barcelona with IFSA-Butler to discover and define your Barcelona. It will be an unforgettable experience.

Sincerely,Ryan Lorenz, Resident Director


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COURSE OPTIONSSpanish for BusinessStudents who test into an Advanced level in Spanish may replace the 3-credit Spanish course with this option for no additional fee.

UAB ELECTIVE COURSESNote that courses with English titles are taught in English, and those with Spanish titles are taught in Spanish.

TRACK 1 (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNSHIP) ELECTIVE COURSESBehaviour and Incentives in Economics: The Case of SoccerBusiness in Action: Local Companies in a Global WorldThe Creative EconomyCross-Cultural ManagementDoing Business in Emerging MarketsE-Commerce and Online BusinessesEntrepreneurship and New Venture CreationEspañol Para los NegociosEstrategias de Marketing InternacionalHuman Resources ManagementInternational BusinessInternational EconomicsInternational FinanceInternational Marketing StrategiesManagerial Skills for International BusinessManaging ServicesNegocios InternacionalesStrategic Behaviour in Business and EconomicsStrategic Management of the FirmUnderstanding the European Economy

TRACK 2 (HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES ANDINTERNSHIP) ELECTIVE COURSESArte EspañolBarcelona City Planning and ArchitectureCivilización y Cultura EspañolasCultures Without State: the Case of CataloniaDigital Photography

The Great Art Collections in SpainThe Image of Barcelona in LiteratureInequality, Poverty and GlobalisationMediterranean Culture and HistoryModernisme: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and ExplainedNew Tendencies in Spanish Contemporary ArtThe Seven Wonders of Spain: Spanish Architecture HistorySpanish Art and Cultural HeritageSpanish Civilization and CultureSpanish Contemporary ArtSpanish History in the 20th Century An Urban Approach to Spain and EuropeUrban Interventions, Graffiti and Public Sculpture

TRACK 3 (POLITICS, COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNSHIP) ELECTIVE COURSESGeopolitics and International Relations Global Environmental GovernanceA Greater Middle EastMediterranean Politics The Political Economy of European IntegrationPolitics of the Developing WorldPolitics, War and Economics in the Age of Globalization

HOUSINGBarcelona students have three housing options: a student apartment, residencia or housing with a carefully selected host family.

Student apartments are located throughout Barcelona and typically house up to five students in single or double bedrooms with shared living areas, kitchens and bathrooms.

A residencia is an apartment-style dormitory, with as many as 30 students sharing a living area. Host family homes are located throughout the Barcelona area, and IFSA-Butler houses only one student per family. Both the residencia and host family options require an extra fee.

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Arrival and PickupStudents who choose to take the group flight will be met at the London airport by IFSA-Butler staff and transported to their accommodation in Central London.

Students who travel independently will receive clear instructions on how to meet up with the rest of the group and IFSA-Butler staff.

OrientationOur London staff provide a Welcome Meal on arrival day and lunches during each day of orientation. They also organize a London Theatre evening.

IFSA-Butler provides each student with an Oyster Card (London’s famous travel pass for the subway and buses) during orientation. The Oyster Card can be topped up with additional money for travel throughout the semester.

Students will receive a detailed schedule of orientation events in an eco-friendly shopping bag, as well as a notebook, pen, maps of London, a fold up material bag (useful for traveling) and a Cadbury chocolate bar.

Adventure WeekendWe know you’ll love the city, but you need a taste of English country living, too! Our London staff organize a three-day trip for students and staff to the Lake District in Cumbria, where students explore a variety of outdoor pursuits and local flavor. Activities include mountain biking, gorge scrambling, canoeing, hiking and regional sightseeing.

Transportation from London, all meals, bedding and basic Activity Centre equipment (wetsuits, walking boots, waterproof boots) are provided.

Students also receive a hooded sweatshirt upon arrival for those chilly Northern nights!

Regional ExcursionsIFSA-Butler provides two day trips to points of interest a little closer to London. Destinations vary each year, but past trips have included Brighton Royal Pavilion, Oxford, Salisbury and Ely Cathedrals, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Canterbury and Windsor Castle. Our London staff organize and accompany these excursions and provide destination maps, entrance into a local places of interest and plenty of free time during the day!

Exploring London Cultural TripsAs part of the Exploring London core course, students participate in weekly field trips around London to pursue critical discussion topics through the lens of cultural context. This could be anything from attending a comedy show to visiting a neighborhood mosque to explore the many cultures that inhabit and shape London as an international city.

TeasNo England experience is complete without tea time! It’s a time to reconnect, socialize and enjoy some yummy treats. IFSA-Butler staff are always available for tea time one-on-one by appointment, but we also host a few official ones at our London office:

Refresher tea will take place a few weeks after you have started classes, to touch base and see how your adjustment to London is going.

A farewell tea is organized towards the end of the semester, as we begin the (sad) process of saying goodbye and preparing you for the transition home.


Location: London, England Required GPA: 2.8 (4.0 scale)


Application April 15 deadlines: Fall semester (Sept-Dec)

October 15 Spring semester (Jan-April)

Why Choose This Program• Live and study in the heart of London• Experience life in the best of Central London without

the long commute• Housing in Notting Hill Gate and classes near the hip

Covent Garden and Soho districts• Classes are small, interactive and academically

challenging• Round-the-clock support from resident staff• Field excursions to London sites are integrated into

classes and give students a true London experience• The Exploring London Community & Culture core

course examines the cultural values of England and includes dynamic lectures, visits to cultural sites and discussions of the differences between the U.S. and U.K.

• An optional, hands-on internship caters to individual academic interests and is a great way to enhance your resume and professional skills

• University courses are taught by faculty from the prestigious Birkbeck, University of London

Program TracksTrack 1: International Business and EconomicsTrack 2: Communications and Media StudiesTrack 3: Literature, Theatre and the Arts

You can choose courses exclusively in one track or mix and match courses for maximum academic flexibility.


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Program Fees

$15,975 Spring semester 2016

Includes:• Tuition• Housing in a picturesque Victorian home

in London’s Notting Hill Gate area• Breakfast Monday through Friday• Health insurance• Activities, excursions and day trips• Oyster Card for London transportation

during orientation• On-site support from IFSA-Butler’s resident

office in London • Butler University transcript upon


Housing Student housing is in a beautiful Victorian home in the Notting Hill Gate area of west central London. Most rooms are doubles or triples, with shared bathrooms and common areas. The housing is an easy commute to class and just 10 minutes from London’s chic West End. Breakfast is provided Monday through Friday, and students purchase or prepare all other meals.

Internship Placements

Internship placements are available at a wide range of employers, including top U.S. companies, Parliament, fashion designers, British financial institutions, theatres, concert halls and prestigious media outlets.

Internships cater to individual academic interests but are generally available in the following areas:

• Accounting• Anthropology• Biology• Business• Communications• Economics• English Literature• Exercise Science• Finance• History• Marketing• Museum Studies• Political Science• Psychology• Public Relations• Theatre

The internship includes guidance and discussion designed to facilitate learning through the field assignment and to establish parameters for a related academic research project. Internships require 10 hours per week of on-site employment as well as a research project.

The United Kingdom requires any student pursuing an internship to obtain a U.K. Tier IV visa. At publication the cost of this visa is approximately $500 and requires pre-planning and authorization. The Engage London program advisor will provide information about applying for this visa to all students who are interested in a London internship.

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Welcome to Engage London!

We are glad you have chosen London as your study abroad/internship destination. This really is a great city to live, study and work in. London is one of the top choices for international students, as over 100,000 have chosen to make it their home away from home, making it a truly global, vibrant and diverse city.

Studies aside—for all work and no play makes one dull—the hundreds of museum, art galleries, theatres, concert halls, cinemas and performance spaces in London make your host city one of the hottest cultural centres in the world...and when all of that culture makes you thirsty, you can recover over a soft drink or pint in one of the myriad pubs that litter London, many of which have literary and artistic associations!

Your On-Site Academic ResourcesIFSA-Butler London’s academic staff, Charlotte and Andrew, are available to offer guidance on adjusting to the different academic system in the U.K. You’ll receive an Academic Survival Pack that is full of useful academic advice and information. Charlotte and Andrew will also host academic drop-in sessions over tea and biscuits in the office should you wish to avail yourself of our help, although you are always welcome to pop into the office whenever you want!

Medical and Emotional SupportWe are not professionally trained counselors, but we will be the first port of call if you need help emotionally or medically. All London staff hold basic first aid and fire marshalling certificates, and we’re very experienced in providing local resources for support. That’s what we’re here for.

We are sure that you will enjoy your time here and rise to the challenge it will place upon you. We look forward to being part of your exciting experience.

Sincerely,

Andrew Williams, Senior Resident Director, AcademicsLynne Alvarez, Senior Resident Director, Student ServicesCharlotte Robinson, Academic Officer


TRACK 1 (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS) ELECTIVESGlobalisation and RegionalisationInternational BusinessClimate Change and Sustainable Business Practice Sports Business Management

TRACK 2 (COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA STUDIES) ELECTIVESBritish and European CinemaMedia Forms and Institutions in BritainModern British PoliticsSocial PsychologyModern British Society Since 1945London: The Growth of a Modern World City

TRACK 3 (LITERATURE, THEATRE AND THE ARTS) ELECTIVESModern Theatre and the London StageThe Twentieth Century British NovelLondon in Literature 1837-1984Shakespeare in LondonAspects of Modern Art in LondonBritish Art and Architecture in London


REQUIRED COURSESExploring London (3 credits)This Exploring Community & Culture core course focuses on helping you develop strong skill sets through direct, local engagement with the city of London, including team building, intercultural communication and critical analysis. Online, you’ll get the resources to develop a personal digital archive of your study and internship experience and you’ll be given a personal mentor to help you translate your experience into an account of how you have developed new competencies while living, studying and working in a different cultural context. Classes are held two hours a week for reading and discussion of cultural ‘hot topics’ (both at home and in London); and there will be weekly field trips, immersing you directly in London’s rich and diverse cultural life, while giving you the opportunity to meet Londoners ‘at home’ in their community spaces to find out what really matters to them — and how it affects you.

Program Electives (12 credits)In addition to the Exploring London course, participants take three program electives worth 4 credits each for a total of 12 U.S. semester credits.

Electives are categorized into three academic tracks to make it easier to understand what fits into your degree plan. You can choose courses exclusively from a single track or mix and match courses from different tracks for maximum academic flexibility.

INTERNSHIP

Students participating in the Engage London program have the option of participating in an intensive, 4-credit internship. The internship replaces one program elective. See page 27 for more information about placements and employers.

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The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 at Butler University. Our primary goal is to provide quality study abroad opportunities, plus academic and personal support services, for qualified North American undergraduates seeking to earn academic credit through study abroad. While the Institute for Study Abroad has an affiliation with Butler University for transcripts and other purposes, it is a separate organization.

Engage programs are organized to assist our students from the time they apply until after they return. Our staff in the U.S. prepare students for the academic and cultural changes that await them, and our offices around the world provide on-site support to help students make the most of their study abroad experiences.

Contact us at:1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 305Indianapolis, IN 46208800-858-0229 [email protected]

Institute for Study Abroad is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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EligibilityEngage programs are open to any qualified undergraduate in good standing enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Students must have completed two full years of undergraduate study before the program begins.

We reserve the right to reject applicants on the basis of academic, disciplinary, conduct and other considerations.

ApplyingAdmissions to Engage programs are conducted on a rolling basis. Some of our more popular and competitive programs fill well before the deadline. Apply early!

Please note that IFSA-Butler does not charge an application fee.

How to applyIFSA-Butler requires only one application. You may ask to be considered for more than one program on the same application. Download an application or apply online at www.ifsa-butler.org.

A completed program application includes the following:• A program approval form completed by your study abroad

advisor. If your university does not have a study abroad advisor, an official with the authority to approve study abroad (such as a dean or registrar) may complete this form.

• An official transcript from your home college or university (and from any others you have attended) showing credits and grades for all college or university courses you have taken.

• A recommendation completed by an instructor in your major discipline or the discipline in which you wish to concentrate abroad.

• One 2-inch by 2-inch full-face photo in color. Print your name on the back of the photo in case it is separated from your file. Universities abroad require a photo.

Additional materials required:• Fine arts and graphic arts majors may be required to submit

portfolios.• Students planning to study music or theatre abroad may be

required to submit portfolios or audition tapes.• Prospective interns should submit a resume. Your IFSA-Butler

program advisor will be able to provide more information and/or suggested formats. You may also be asked to submit an additional internship application or recommendation.

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