APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Course level: Completion of FREN 106 or 142 or placement into FREN 263
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 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 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
|
ESTIMATED BUDGET |
RICE STUDENTS |
|
Tuition* |
$6,000 |
|
Airfare (estimated Houston-Barcelona) |
$1,500 |
|
Daily Lunch |
$450 |
|
Local Transportation (including bus/train fare back to Barcelona after program). |
$150 |
|
Books and supplies |
$200 |
|
Personal expenses |
$500 |
|
Sub-total |
$2,800 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
$8,800 |
*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.
Effective with Summer Session 2019, degree-seeking Rice undergraduates who received need-based aid during the academic year are eligible to receive institutional need-based aid equivalent to 50% of summer tuition. The institutional aid is limited to nine credit hours of Rice summer coursework during their time as a Rice undergraduate student. This aid is only available for Rice online, in class, or "Rice in Country" coursework, and for participants in other Rice faculty-led overseas programs offered for Rice credit during the summer. 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, but a select number of merit scholarships are also awarded annually.
