The Center for Cross-Cultural Study
Seville, Spain
U.S. Contact info:
Tel: (413) 256-0011 or toll-free (800) 377-2621
Fax: (413) 256-1968
Email: admin@cccs.com Website: www.cccs.com

Where?
Spain's fourth largest city, Seville is situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and enjoys a temperate climate and rich cultural life. Under Roman rule, Seville became a great port in 205 B.C. Later, Columbus was received here when he returned from his voyage to the new World, and it was from Seville that Magellan set sail around the globe. The Seville Cathedral, built in the 1400s, is possibly the most impressive Gothic cathedral in the Christian world. Seville is also known for its Moorish palaces, Renaissance gardens, paintings, statues, and world-famous ceramic tiles. In addition, the city's Museum of Fine Arts has one of the finest collections in Spain. An extensive public transportation system links the various neighborhoods and attractions.

Academic Program
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study is housed in two connected Sevillian mansions in the heart of the city's commercial and social center. The average number of American students studying Spanish each semester is about 120, and the program in English language study hosts about 200 Spanish students during the academic year. The Center promotes interaction of Spanish and American students by organizing social events and activities, such as outings to the theater, festivals, carnivals, art exhibits, concerts, video presentations, and parties. Students may also participate in intercambios (conversation exchanges) with one or more of the Center's Spanish students, thus encouraging people to develop friendships with Spanish students.

Eligibility
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALLEGHENY DOES NOT SPONSOR THE 3-WEEK JANUARY TERM. THE SPRING PROGRAM WHICH ALLEGHENY SPONSORS BEGINS IN LATE JANUARY.

Advanced Spanish (fall, spring, or academic year):
Students applying for the fall or full year must have completed four semesters of Spanish (second semester Intermediate or the equivalent). Students applying for spring semester must have completed a fifth semester. A grade average of B (3.0) or above in Spanish is required. Exceptions accepted only by recommendation.

Intermediate Spanish (fall or spring):
Students must have completed Beginning Spanish with course grades B or higher.

Application Process
Allegheny students must first be approved to study off-campus before applying to their chosen program. Deadlines to submit the approval packet are February 20 for the fall program and September 20 for the spring program. Approval packets will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. Stop by Reis Hall to pickup the guidelines or access them on the web at http://www.allegheny.edu/accel/international/studies/guidelines.php.

Student Life
The Center provides a library, a sala de profesores, in which to consult with professors during office hours, a computer room, study rooms, email access, student lounges, and patios for relaxing between classes. The Center for Cross-Cultural Study also provides a health insurance policy.

While studying at the Center for Cross-Cultural Study, students stay in a private home with a Spanish family. The Center insures that your home will provide a warm and tranquil atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Meals are eaten at home with the host family, who will also take care of laundry once per week.

Costs
Students are charged Allegheny tuition, fees (including $300 off-campus fee), room and board for the CCCS Seville program. Allegheny financial aid, except work/study, is applied to program costs. Additional costs include insurance, international airfare, personal expenses (including passport, visa, and local transportation). The cost of the pre-semester intensive sessions is not included in the Allegheny fee. Students must submit a $50.00 application fee with the application packet to CCCS, and they will also pay a $300 deposit directly to CCCS, once accepted. The deposit is non-refundable and is credited to the program cost.

International Office o Reis Hall 200 o (814) 332-4891