Verano Español
Verano Español, (Spanish Summer in English) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious American summer study programs in Madrid, Spain.
Madrid is a historically rich and culturally diverse city of nearly four million people. As Spain's capital, it boasts a number of important cultural sites, including the square of the old city; the Plaza Mayor, where bullfights were held in the 18th century; el Palacio de Oriente, the impressive Royal Palace used today only for ceremonial functions; the famous Retiro Park and the nearby Puerta de Alcala, both built in the 18th century under the reign of Carlos III; the world-famous Prado Art Museum; and the Puerta del Sol, the main plaza of downtown Madrid dating back to the Moorish occupation of the Iberian peninsula.
Rollins College offers two tracks (both six weeks long) for the Verano program:
- Language & Culture Track: Designed for students of all proficiency levels interested in complete immersion in Spanish language and culture.
- Internship Track: Offers advanced Spanish language students the opportunity to continue studying Spanish while at the same time participating in an intensive, full-time, professional internship. Students in this track study one week of intensive Spanish and then participate in a five week long internship. Interns go to their place of work four days a week and participate in one day of language classes.
Both tracks are six weeks long, offer Spanish homestays, and all courses are conducted in Spanish by native Spanish faculty. The program is based in central Madrid at don Quijote (dQ), a language school located near the Museo del Prado, Parliament, and Plaza Santa Ana - providing an ideal setting for students.
The foundation of instruction at dQ is a communicative methodology of language learning that stresses students' immediate and active engagement in language acquisition. Classes are small, usually around eight students, and instructors utilize strategies of rapid and intensive language acquisition. Recognizing that successful language training cannot take place in a vacuum, Verano Español provides a series of cultural activities throughout the summer designed to provide students with a fuller sense of Spanish language, life, and culture. For example, the program includes a day trip to Segovia, a weekend trip to Candelario, and other cultural activities.
2013 Language and Culture Track: $6,160*
| Program Fee Includes: Tuition and administration costs, airport transfers in Spain, on-site orientation, homestay accommodation, two meals per day at homestay, two group lunches per week, Candelario and Segovia excursions, some on-site activities, transportation pass for Madrid, course materials, and health and emergency insurance. |
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Program Fee Does Not Include: International Airfare: $1,200 (estimate leaving from Orlando. See Student Universe for fares) Additional Meals: $500 (estimate) Personal Expenses: Costs will vary |
2013 Internship Track: $6,730*
| Program Fee Includes: Tuition and administration costs, internship placement and supervision, airport transfers in Spain, on-site orientation, homestay accommodation, two meals per day at homestay, two group lunches per week, Candelario and Segovia excursions, some on-site activities, transportation pass for Madrid, course materials, and health and emergency insurance. |
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Program Fee Does Not Include: International Airfare: $1,200 (estimate leaving from Orlando. See Student Universe for fares) Additional Meals: $500 (estimate) Personal Expenses: Costs will vary |
| *Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students and current exchange rates. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program. |
