STUDY ABROAD

Preparing your

children for the future

It’s a necessityIn today’s increasingly globalizing

world economy the demands on our youth to become global minded

leaders are becoming more and more apparent. Without this invaluable skill

they will not have the competitive edge they will need to excel in the job

market of the future.

The Spanish language is an important part of this future for our graduating

students.

Spanish – Some data

• Spanish is the 3rd most spoken language in the world and the official language of 21 countries and 425 million people.

• The US is among the top 2 Spanish-speaking countries in the world (population 50 million) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language

Spanish in the US Of the 60 million people in the US

needing language assistance, 78% are Spanish speakers

The Spanish speaking population is increasing at significant rates (nearly 2x the rate of the US population)

Hispanics represent about 14% ofminority and growing…Projections show the Spanish speaking population in the US will reach 100 million by 2050

Spanish in the world Spanish is the second most important

language of business after English.

ñ Encyclopedia Britannica’s World Data

Analyst project that by 2030 Spanish will be spoken by 7.5% of the world’s population putting it ahead of English as a world language.

Spanish is gaining more importance around the world in other disciplines as well…it is already ranked in the top 5 for the sciences.

Research shows

Uber Grosse, C. (2004). The competitive advantage of foreign languages and cultural knowledge. The Modern Language Journal, Vol. 88, No. 3, pp. 351-373

Spanish is the most useful language at work after English

Living abroad is the most common means of language acquisition

Why

Spain? Spain has a long tradition and centuries of experience - University of Salamanca since 1218

Most popular destination for Spanish study abroad

System that is unsurpassed by other Spanish-speaking destinations worldwide.

Historical influence of 3 cultures (Jewish, Christian and Muslim)

Cultural capital of Spain - UNESCO World Heritage

Spain is the 8th largest world economy

It is a first world country with a high standard of living

Neighboring countries offer possibility for int’l experience

Why &? US demand for affordable

programs in Spain USD to Euro risk minimized

Spain is our specialty and Castilla y León is our home! T&E represents 6 academic institutions.

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Supported by the Regional Spanish government for 3 consecutive years

Abundance of resources Flexible and unique programs Full support overseas staff with years of experience in

hosting students from all over the globe

T&E has a local presence enabling direct contact with local academic institutions

T&E works directly with teacher - coordinators to create the ideal program for your students

Group support services

T&E is available to visit campuses for parent / student information sessions

T&E is available for help with recruitment, and pre-departure and post departure needs.

Program Location

Salamanca UNESCO World Heritage site -

living museum of history and culture

University city (1218) Small and quaint (160,000)

Pedestrian city easy to get around

Young and vibrant atmosphere Safe – ideal for young travelers

Program benefits included 24 Hour T&E Coordinator for your group All language and cultural instruction with

course materials Official transcripts for all programs Tutoring if needed Home stay or residence halls Three meals a day and laundry service once a

week Airport pick-up and drop-off Medical insurance (additional comprehensive) Socio-cultural activities and excursions

(midweek and weekend) Student card with shopping discounts Mobile phones sent prior to departure Unlimited access to internet and library

facilities with WiFi areas for laptop use

Other benefits Advantages for

college hopefuls… Looks great on college

applications Students have option to

earn college credits from a Spanish university

Students can place out of language requirements

Invaluable life experience Students learn to appreciate other cultures They learn a much needed skill-Spanish Students learn to be more independent and confident Students learn to be more assertive, resilient and

creative

T&E requires under-aged participants to be accompanied by a chaperone (from home institution or T&E appointed)

T&E provides special homestay assignments for younger participants who work very closely with T&E staff in Spain

T&E vigorously enforces a 12am curfew and zero tolerance for alcohol consumption (violation will result in immediate expulsion from the program)

& Policy and Safeguards

T&E provides students with a 24 hour emergency hotlines for teachers, students and parents both in Spain and US

T&E provides mobile phones for all of its participants for ease of communication with chaperones and T&E staff during the program period

T&E Provides a mandatory comprehensive insurance policy in addition to general global liability and local medical coverage

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All Inclusiveprogram fees2015

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRICING PLEASE CONTACT YOUR

ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

PROGRAM ORGANIZERS

Find us on the Web

www.travelandeducation.org

Contact Information:

Info@travelandeducation.orgor

patrizia@travelandeducation.org

Phone: 215-238-0235Toll free: 1-866-559-0235

Spain 2015

Getting Started

The Proposal

http://www.travelandeducation.org/login/docs/PRESENTATIONS/2014%20T&E%20-%20CTR%20GENERAL%20AGREEMENT.pdf

The PlanIngredients for a successful program launch

• Introduce opportunity at open house in Sept or at study abroad meetings and fairs in the fall

• Set a date for information meeting and advertise it

• Meet with student (and parents if applicable) to discuss the benefits of study abroad and details—SET A DATE for program and FOR DEPOSITS

• Collect applications and deposits by the deadline

THIS IS WHERE T&E TAKES OVER

Applications• Students submit applications via an online

application process. http://www.travelandeducation.org/ . T&E can also generate group profiles so that students can apply directly to your school’s specific program.

• Once they have submitted the application they will get “Welcome Email” from T&E (or you will get a group roster) and it will provide a link to access their application in order to make changes and additions: http://travelandeducation.org/student/modify.php?id=862&p=2147483647

• Students will receive official T&E Orientation Packets in the mail within two weeks of applying with information booklet and gifts.

• Group chaperones submit their own applications via the same online process where they will be able to specify their preferred procedure for communications and billing and also be able to request onsite orientations and other items.

• Once applications have been submitted, an invoice

will be generated. • There are two types of

invoicing:• Single invoice groups: for this

type of group the chaperone will provide T&E with a roster of individuals who will be contacted to apply to the program. Once all student apps are in the invoice is generated to the school.

• Individually invoiced groups: for this type of group, student apply and are billed individually with little or no involvement from the school administration.

• Due dates are specified on the invoice –Summer invoices due first week of April.

Payments

The final Stretch• Once all details have been

collected (levels, documents, personal data) and payments have been made T&E will begin to make arrangements for the group in Spain.

• Academics (by level)• Housing (by choice)• Service package and cultural

programming• Any special requests from

chaperones• Assistance is provided for pre-

departure orientation and preparation of the group in person or via Skype on a predetermined date about one-month prior.

Advisory Emails

• About 2 weeks prior to departure, T&E will send advisory emails for students and chaperones which will detail housing and transfer information which can be accessed via the student and chaperone online personal link.

http://travelandeducation.org/student/modify.php?id=862&p=2147483647

Welcome to

Spain