Zaragoza, Mérida, Spain
Program Type: UA Faculty-led
Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
GPA: 3.0
Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
Language of Instruction: English
Interested in a health-related field and looking to gain hands-on experience before graduation? Global Medcats - Spain is the perfect blend between internship and study abroad! Expect to shadow European doctors for 20+ hours per week while living in either Zaragoza, Spain or Mérida, Spain during this 5-week program.
Tentative 2021 dates: July 10 - August 13
This five-week program awards students the following credit:
TLS 393: Pre-Health Internship (6 units)
Note: If you have already received the maximum of 18 TLS 393 credits
Prior to the start of the program, students will participate in a medical Spanish course online to help prepare for their time in Spain. In-country, credit will be awarded based on 20+ hours of shadowing doctor's at local hospitals and an additional 6 hours volunteering within the community and teaching English to the hospital staff. Students can expect a typical week to go as follows:
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Free Day |
Morning: Shadowing Evening: Volunteering and Group Dinner |
Morning: Shadowing Evening: Teach English |
Group Excursion or Activity and Group Dinner |
Morning: Shadowing Evening: Teach English and Group Dinner |
Morning: Shadowing |
Free Day |
Although no Spanish language ability is required for this program, two semesters of Spanish is recommended.
Zaragoza
Zaragoza is a city located in northeastern Spain in the autonomous region of Aragón which borders the region of Cataluña. It is known for it's gastronomy, folklore, and landmarks such as the Aljafería Palace which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, left over from it's days as part of the Islamic Taifa kingdoms of Spain
Students will be housed in fully furnished single or double rooms with a shared bathroom and common space. Linens and blankets will be provided, but purchasing additional towels or household items may be needed. Students will also be provided a simple phone that allows for pay-as-you-go texting and calling.
The cost of housing is included in the program fee and also includes a light breakfast each morning. Several group meals are also included, but lunch on a daily basis is at the expense of each student.
This program is built in collaboration with the Atlantis Project. Please learn more at the following links:
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