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November 6, 2018 – January 25, 2019 |
Language Placement Test available |
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November 19, 2018 – January 25, 2019 |
Application period
Tiered Charges for Application Fee: November 19 – December 1: Free December 2 – December 31: $25* January 1 – January 25: $50*
*Application fee waivers are available in certain circumstances, for example Pell grant recipients. See application for details. |
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January 25, 2019 |
Final deadline – apply by 11:59 pm (CST) |
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February 11, 2019 |
Decision Notification |
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February 18, 2019 |
Acceptance and deposits due |
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April 22, 2019 |
Pre-Departure Orientation |
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Mid-May 2019 |
Payment of tuition (determined by Registrar’s Office) |
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Mid- May – June 2019 |
May 19: Students arrive in Barcelona, Spain (group airport pick-up and transportation to Perpignan to be arranged) May 21: Classes start June 28: Classes end June 29: Students depart Perpignan, France
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Course level: Completion of FREN 142 or FREN 238 by the end of the Spring 2019 semester.
a. RICE STUDENTS who are enrolled in FREN 142 or FREN 238 during Spring 2019 at Rice University are exempt from taking the placement exam.
b. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS must take an online placement exam to determine their competence if they have not taken the applicable 142 course (available from October 16, 2018 to January 19, 2019).
2. Course grade: A grade of B in the last relevant language course taken during the previous two academic semesters. If the applicant has not taken any language courses during those semesters, they must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive the appropriate placement in the required course level through the placement test.
3. Essay: (Maximum 500 words) Essay questions are included in the application.
4. Interview: After submitting the online application, applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted by the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication to attend either an in-person or Skype interview with the Faculty Leaders.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Criteria: The Faculty Leaders will review and rank applicants according to the compliance of the candidates with the basic requirements (GPA, previous coursework, etc.), as well as the assessment of their commitment and ability to fulfill the academic objectives of Rice in Country.
2. Selection: A Selection Committee comprised of all Faculty Leaders overseeing summer 2019 Rice in Country programs will make the selection of admitted applicants.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
1. Application fee: The application fee is due at the time of application. Applications will not be considered until the application fee is received. Once received, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
2. Program deposit: A program deposit of $500 is due by February 18th. The deposit will be collected to secure your spot in the program once you are accepted into the program. It will be applied to your Esther account to offset the tuition. Students who receive full scholarships are not required to make this deposit. Students who receive partial scholarships will be required to make a pro-rated deposit. In the event that there is insufficient enrollment and the Rice in Country program is cancelled, your program deposit will be refunded.
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS
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PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES |
RICE STUDENTS |
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Tuition* |
$6,000 |
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Deposit** |
($500) |
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TOTAL |
$6,000 |
*Tuition includes:
✓ 6 Rice credit hours
✓ Accommodation with host families (6 weeks)
✓ 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner for 6 weeks)
✓ Local/regional excursions
✓ Language partners
✓ Community engagement
**The deposit will be collected to secure your spot in the program once you are accepted into the program. It will be applied to your Esther account to offset the tuition. Students who receive full scholarships are not required to make this deposit. Students who receive partial scholarships, will be required to make a pro-rated deposit.
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ESTIMATED BUDGET |
RICE STUDENTS |
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Program-related expenses (ABOVE) |
$6,000 |
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Airfare (estimated Houston-Barcelona) |
$1,500 |
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Daily Lunch |
$450 |
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Local Transportation (including bus/train fare back to Barcelona after program). |
$150 |
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Books and supplies |
$200 |
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Personal expenses |
$500 |
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Sub-total |
$2,800 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$8,800 |
Starting this summer all students who qualify for Financial Aid will receive a scholarship to cover 50% of the per credit hour cost, which for Rice in Country will be $3000. Students will also be considered for CLIC scholarships. In general, CLIC scholarships are awarded in amounts that are proportional to the student's financial aid package.
