A GREAT CITY, AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM

Spain’s third largest city, with a metropolitan population of 2 million, is a magnificent union of old and new.  A coastal Mediterranean city with a rich history, Roman, Greek, and Moorish remnants, renowned cuisine, and celebrations and festivals throughout the year, Valencia also boasts the world-renowned City of Arts and Sciences, a modern-day architectural masterpiece featuring the Planetarium, the Palace of Arts, the Oceanographic Park, and the Museum of Science.  Located 200 miles South of Barcelona, Valencia is a perfect hub for visiting Mediterranean destinations.  Valencia exhibits the best of Spanish character in a pleasant, safe, and modern Mediterranean city. 

The Valencia Program offers two tracks of study.  All students will take a course on the History, Culture, Soccer, and Politics of Spain.  The students will choose a second course on either Mediterranean Ecology (Biology credit) or the Political Economy of Development (Cross-listed International Affairs and Management).  This innovative program allows for total group of about 20 students, along with a small and intense elective class with approximately 10 students each.  The basic program lasts 6 weeks.  Students will also have an option of staying up to 10 weeks and earning 9 credit hours.  In addition, students can study intensive Spanish for 4 weeks at the University of Valencia. 

The program is directed by Georgia Tech faculty Dr. Kirk Bowman and Dr. Terry Snell, who have led over a dozen summer study abroad programs.  We invite you to consider this program for Summer 2008 by following the links at the top of the page!