Kentucky Institute for International Studies
2004 Fall Semester in Segovia, Spain
Student Handbook
KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
PROGRAM IN SPAIN – FALL SEMESTER 2004
ORIENTATION SESSION
University of Kentucky
White Hall Classroom Building, Room 106
April 24, 2004
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Eastern
Standard time
 It is mandatory that you attend this session. Please plan ahead.
 Your parents and/or emergency contact are encouraged to attend, if possible.
 An additional orientation session will be held in Spain after arrival.
 We will discuss packing, clothes selection, climate, money, travel information, health and safety, program operation, and housing.
 Please bring this packet to the orientation session.
Departure Instructions
September 12
Delta #655
Delta #108
December 11
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Delta #109
Delta #1710
Cincinnati/Atlanta
Atlanta/Madrid
Depart 2:55 p.m.; arrive 4:37 p.m.
Depart 5:40 p.m.; arrive 8:15 a.m. (9/13)
Madrid/Atlanta
Atlanta/Cincinnati
Depart 11:30 a.m.; arrive 3:15 p.m.
Depart 5:55 p.m.; arrive 7:39 p.m.
The group will meet in the lobby of the Greater Cincinnati Airport in Hebron, KY, near the Delta counter between 12:00 and
12:30 p.m.
You should contact the KIIS representative in the vicinity of the Delta counter as soon as you arrive at the airport for instructions
on checking in. You will obtain your airline ticket, Rail Europe pass (if you purchased one), and International and KIIS student
ID cards.
You should have a safe, secure way of carrying your ticket and other important documents.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Please take every precaution to arrive at the airport at the proper time. If, due to an emergency, you will be arriving later than the
check-in time or will have to miss the flight, the instructions below should be followed.
 Telephone Ms. Nancy Martin, KIIS Coordinator, and give her the following information: explanation of your situation, whether
you will miss the flight or how late you will be, and where you can be reached. Her telephone number is (270) 762-3423.
 Ms. Martin will contact the KIIS representative at the airport to inform him/her that you will be arriving late or that you will miss
your flight. Ms. Martin will receive instructions on what to do.
 Ms. Martin will then contact you to convey those instructions.
Independent Students
If you are traveling to Spain independently, you must plan to arrive on or before the group flight. The KIIS cannot offer financial
assistance in getting to the program site.
Independent Travel Policy
 Independent travel is at the student’s own risk!
 KIIS declines any responsibility or liability concerning travel by students.
 Do not operate a motor vehicle.
 Complete participation in all classes and outside class activities for which a student has registered is required. Travel must be
arranged so as not to conflict with class and other activities.
 When students travel independently, it is occasionally necessary to reach them in case of emergency. Students should notify the
director of their destination.
International Student/Teacher Identity Card
 Mark the kind of card for which you are eligible and fill in all the appropriate information.
 Paper clip a 2” x 2” photo (with your name printed on the back) to the application.
 Only degree seeking students and presently employed teachers are eligible for an International Identity Card.
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Passports & Visas
 You must have a valid passport. Apply immediately if you don’t have one. This process can take up to two months.
 Bring two to three extra passport photos with you.
 Make two photocopies of your passport; leave one copy at home and bring one copy to Europe.
 You will need a visa only if you plan to visit some East European countries, or/and if you are planning to stay in Spain over 89
days. Visas can be obtained in Europe, although you may wish to obtain them from the appropriate embassy before departure.
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT
You may apply for a passport at most post offices or your local circuit court clerk’s office. You should bring the following when you
apply:
 Passport application. You will need to fill out a passport application at the appropriate passport agency.
 Proof of U.S. citizenship. You will need either your original birth certificate or a certified copy or a certificate of naturalization
or citizenship.
 Proof of identity. An example of proof of identity is a driver’s license.
 Two passport photos. Photos must be 2x2 inches, taken against a white background and may be either color or black-and-white.
 Passport fee. The fee for a passport is $85.
Rail Europe Pass
 Plan to purchase a rail pass only if you intend to travel independently during or after the academic program.
 Enclosed is an application for a Rail Europe pass should you desire to purchase one.
 You may purchase optional pass protection which protects against loss and theft up to 100% reimbursement of the unused portion
of the pass. The cost is $14 and must be purchased at the time of issuance. If pass protection is not purchased, then no
reimbursement is possible for a lost or stolen pass.
TRAIN TRAVEL
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Make reservations on popular trains.
Plan to arrive on an early train if you don’t have hotel reservations at your destination.
Bring your own food and drink (the water in train bathrooms is not drinkable!).
European train schedules use military time, e.g. 12.00 means noon and 24.00 means midnight.
Use pushcarts if you have lots of luggage.
If on a “sleeper” train, be careful to position your luggage/valuables/handbags near your person to make them inaccessible to
thieves. If napping on a train, put your handbags/valuables under your arm.
Health & vaccination information
 It is recommended that you have up-to-date routine immunizations, including tetanus, MMR, and, polio.
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It is YOUR responsibility to consult with your family doctor or local health department to obtain information about
recommended vaccinations for travel to Europe. You should also refer to the enclosed insert from the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) for a list of recommended vaccinations. The CDC website at www.cdc.gov/travel provides additional
health and travel information.
Please refer to the enclosed Consular Information Sheet provided by the Department of State for information on entry
requirements, safety and security, crime, medical facilities, medical insurance, health, customs regulations, criminal penalties, and
emergency assistance in Spain.
Emergencies
Emergencies can occur when students are participating in study abroad programs. KIIS provides full support to students
in an emergency. It is suggested, however, that at least one family member be equipped with a valid passport in the event
that it is necessary to make an emergency trip abroad (see Applying for a Passport in Part I of this packet).
Cancellation of a program in progress
In the event that KIIS cancels a program and returns the student to the United States for any reason, the amount of the
program fee will be refunded to the student minus already expended funds.
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Health Insurance
 You must provide KIIS proof that you have personal medical and accident insurance for the entire period of the program.
 Check your family insurance plan; you are probably covered by it. If you are not covered by a family insurance policy, the
International ID card does include a limited health insurance policy (see www.isicus.com for coverage amounts).
 It is important to be aware of what procedures for payment/reimbursement will be required by your particular medical insurance
company. Most U.S. companies will not make payment directly to a foreign doctor or hospital. In the event of illness or
accident, students must be prepared to pay cash to the foreign doctor or hospital, and be responsible for obtaining receipts to
submit for reimbursement by their U.S. medical insurer. Be prepared by knowing your insurer’s guidelines.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
 We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover your full program fee. This recommendation is made
because:
 If you need to cancel your participation before group departure for any of the “covered reasons” designated by your policy,
you may be able to recoup the $1,000 KIIS cancellation fee plus the amount already expended on your behalf (see KIIS
Refund Policy on www.kiis.org).
 If you must leave the program after it begins for any of the “covered reasons” designated by your policy, you may be able to
recoup a large portion of your program fees.
 If a terrorism event causes the cancellation of the program after it begins, you may be able to recoup any non-recoverable
expenses. Examine carefully what the policy does and does not cover. Make sure that your policy lists terrorism as a covered
reason for trip cancellation.
 For comparisons of trip cancellation insurance products, go to www.insuremytrip.com.
 If you purchase trip cancellation insurance, you should deal directly with the insurance company.
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COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Hours
 All participants must register for at least twelve hours for credit (not audit).
 Enclosed in this packet is a final list of courses, including any additions or deletions necessitated by enrollment figures. If you
have a special situation or need regarding course load, please contact the program director.
Murray State University Students
 Pick up a Racer Touch registration form either at your advisor’s office or the KIIS office.
 Complete the form, but do not fill in any entry numbers.
 Return the form to the KIIS office, 312 Faculty Hall; do not register yourself by phone.
Undergraduate Students at Other Colleges & Universities
 Complete the front and back of the enclosed blue registration sheet;
FRONT:
Under Schedule fill in only the columns entitled Department Abbrev. and Course
Number only. The line that begins with Amount Paid $_______ is for use by
the accounting department at Murray State; leave it blank. Sign the form
at the bottom.
BACK:
Check (1) New Student and complete the remainder of the form. Complete and
check Visiting/Transient Student in the Undergraduates Only section.
 If you will be graduating in May and will be applying these courses towards graduate credit, you must also have an official
transcript sent to the Admissions Office at Murray State University as soon as grades and degrees for the spring semester are
posted. The transcript must be mailed by the registrar’s office. A transcript issued to the student is not acceptable.
Graduate Students at Other Colleges & Universities
 Complete the front and back of the enclosed blue registration sheet (see directions for undergraduate students) except check
Visiting Graduate Student on the back of the form.
 Ask the dean of your graduate program to send a letter to KIIS that you are in good academic standing in the graduate program,
that you have permission to participate in the KIIS program and that the credit will be accepted (this letter should also have the
school seal).
Participants Not Presently Enrolled at a University
Complete the front and back of the enclosed blue registration sheet (see directions for undergraduate students).
Graduating High School Students
Complete the front and back of the enclosed blue registration sheet (see directions for undergraduate students).
All Students Applying For Financial Aid
For those of you applying for financial aid, you must be registered as a full-time student. For KIIS purposes that means you must take
twelve hours of credit during the semester.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
KIIS program participants are expected to be punctual to and in attendance at all classes, meetings and required excursions, and to
remain with the program for the full academic period. Unexcused absences from classes and/or mandatory meetings will result in
a lowering of the student’s final grade, as will excessive tardiness. Multiple unexcused absences could result in expulsion from the
program. Any absence from an academic class session must be excused for medical reasons.
FALL SPAIN 2004 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPA 323. Spanish Culture and Civilization.
A cultural survey of Spanish history with emphasis on twentieth-century Spain. (3 hours)
SPA 430. Advanced Conversation and Composition.
The main purpose of this course is to develop greater fluency and better pronunciation and to further develop
writing skills. Oral and written reports will be required. Emphasis will be placed on idiomatic structures and
vocabulary building. (3 hours)
SPA 555. Study Abroad: Business in Spain.
This course will be developed around visits/workshops to ten different business in Toledo. The visits will
incorporate direct practice with the topics and themes (the world of business, production, marketing, human
resources, job interviews, exports and imports, banks, the stock market, commercial negotiations, official business
institutions, etc.) covered during regular classes. (6 hours)
SPA 451/551. Directed Study.
Independent work in the area of language, culture, or literature, designed to meet the needs and interests of
individual students. A course prospectus must be submitted for approval by the program director before May 1.
Ordinarily, this course may be taken only in addition to the three regularly-scheduled courses. All work must be
completed by the end of the program; no grades of Incomplete will be given. A $150 course fee will be charged for
a directed study. (3 hours)
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PACKING TIPS
Former students in the KIIS program strongly urge you not to over pack!
Baggage allowances for international flights may differ from domestic flights, depending on your destination. We strongly
encourage you to check the website of your particular airline regarding baggage allowances.
Do not take more than you can easily carry for a considerable distance.
The combination students have found more convenient is a big suitcase and a duffel/sports bag and a backpack.
Your clothes should be sturdy, comfortable, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to launder.
A small number of articles which may be worn in a variety of combinations is preferable to complete outfits. Blue jeans are fine
for classes and travel, but you should also take one outfit suitable for concerts or the theater.
You should take clothing for cold (40-50F) and wet weather as well as for warmer temperatures.
ITEMS TO PACK
wind-up or battery-powered alarm clock
3 or 4 pairs of jeans/slacks and 1 or 2 pairs of walking shorts (please, no short shorts)
4 or 5 long-sleeved shirts or blouses and a few t-shirts
3 or 4 sweaters or sweatshirts
a heavy coat and a light jacket (water-resistant or waterproof)
2 pairs of shoes suitable for walking long distances; do not bring brand-new shoes (before departure, test all shoes you bring by
walking all day in them)
4-5 pairs of socks or hose
7-10 pairs of underwear
one jacket to go with slacks and tie, or 1 or 2 simple dresses suitable for concerts, theater, and restaurants
sleeping apparel, including (for ladies) a light robe
washcloth, soap, and shampoo
toiletries (including sunscreen if you plan to spend any time at a beach)
bathing suit, rubber slippers, and a beach towel for pool-side use which can double as a blanket on night trains
Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary
walkman-type radio/cassette deck with plenty of extra batteries
folding umbrella
camera and plenty of film
laundry detergent (small container for travel)
pocket knife, plastic fork and spoon, small cup, and canteen (if you plan much independent travel)
a dual-voltage travel iron/hair dryer/curling iron
cord suitable for a makeshift clothesline
earplugs
Due to security regulations, we recommend that items with sharp points or blades, e.g. knives, manicure kits, scissors, be
carried in your checked baggage--NOT in your pockets, purse, or carry-on bag.
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PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS
Don’t carry all of your valuables in one place. For example, carry your cash and credit cards separate from your traveler’s checks
and your passport separate from your airline tickets.
Be careful about setting your bag or purse near open windows or on curbside tables.
Carry your money and other valuables in a small traveler’s pouch that either can be worn around the neck or hooked to a belt loop.
Men should be careful about carrying their wallet in a rear pocket.
Women should carry their purses with the strap running diagonally across the chest. Always make sure the purse itself is in front
of you, not to the side or behind. Never put a purse on the floor or on the back of a chair.
Stay with your bags in airports and train and bus stations.
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COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM FORMER PARTICIPANTS
 No matter how you feel in the beginning do it! You will never regret it – it will change your life.
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Do research on where you’re going before you get there. Also, keep an open mind about new things, don’t judge other cultures
based on your own, and try to speak as much in Spanish as possible.
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Study some Spanish history before you go to Spain. Try not to hang around exclusively with Americans.
 Spanish students will not go out of their way to talk to you. You have to make an effort to introduce yourself to them and don’t be
afraid because the vast majority of them are very nice and very accepting. Don’t hang out with Americans all the time and don’t spend
your weekends trapped in the residence. Go out every chance you get and be sure to travel.
 Make other friends besides your fellow Americans. Do as much as you can, see as much as you can. Keep a positive attitude.
Don’t be afraid to look silly when you first try to speak Spanish, it’s a learning experience. Have fun.
 Do some research on the city beforehand and consult students with experience abroad for practical advice on whatever concerns
you may have.
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KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
PROGRAM IN SPAIN – FALL SEMESTER 2004
FORMS TO BE RETURNED CHECKLIST
Date Mailed
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MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY’S ADMISSION & REGISTRATION FORM – FRONT & BACK
(not applicable to Murray State students)
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RACER TOUCH REGISTRATION FORM (Murray State students only)
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AGREEMENT & RELEASE FORM
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PROGRAM CONTRACT
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PASSPORT INFORMATION FORM
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APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT/TEACHER IDENTITY CARD (available only to
degree-seeking students and presently employed teachers)
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THREE (2” x 2”) PHOTOS
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MEDICAL HISTORY FORM
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DESIGNATION OF MEDICAL SURROGACY FORM
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PROOF OF INSURANCE FORM
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CREDIT TRANSFER FORM (Murray State students do not have to complete this form)
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APPLICATION FOR RAIL EUROPE PASS (if you purchase one)
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REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
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NEWSPAPER RELEASE FORM
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KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
2004 FALL SPANISH BUSINESS SEMESTER PROGRAM IN SEGOVIA, SPAIN
General Overview
During the Fall semester of 2004, the KIIS will offer a thirteen-week program in Segovia, a lovely provincial capital only
60 minutes from Madrid. For both linguistic and cultural reasons, Segovia, in the heart of Castile, is an ideal location for
the study of Spanish language and culture. Segovia’s size is likewise ideal since all areas of the city are easily accessible
without a car. Foreign students are welcomed in Segovia. There are lively and varied cultural activities, and life there is
low-cost and low-stress. The resident director of the 2004 KIIS program will be Dr. Oscar Diez of Middle Tennessee
State University.
Travel
A flight has been arranged for the KIIS group, leaving Cincinnati on September 12th. Students who travel with the group
will be met at the Madrid airport and taken by bus to Segovia where they will be met by their host families. Students who
are already in Spain or who arrange for their own transportation to Spain will meet the group at the Madrid airport at the
scheduled arrival time of the group flight. The following schedule is subject to change.
September 12
Delta #655
Delta #108
Cincinnati/Atlanta
Atlanta/Madrid
Depart 2:55 p.m.; arrive 4:37 p.m.
Depart 5:40 p.m.; arrive 8:15 a.m. (7/13)
December 11
Delta #109
Delta #1710
Madrid/Atlanta
Atlanta/Cincinnati
Depart 11:30 a.m.; arrive 3:15 p.m.
Depart 5:55 p.m.; arrive 7:39 p.m.
Calendar
The thirteen-week program will begin September 12, 2004, and will end on December 11, 2004. Classes will normally be
held five days a week, although there will be several mid-week excursions. Visits to local business and to cultural sites in
Segovia will be program two times at week, usually in the afternoon. Whenever possible, weekends will be kept free for
independent travel. There will be a Fall break, tentatively October 23 through November 1st , during which students may
travel independently in Spain or elsewhere in Europe, or remain in Segovia. The two-week business practices are
tentatively planned for the weeks of the 15th and the 22nd of November.
Grades, Credits, and Transfers
Final grades will be based on the student’s grade in the course s/he is taking, class attendance, and participation in the
various required activities. Before departure and as part of the admissions procedure, you will fill out a transfer request
which will be kept on file until the end of the program. After grades are recorded, credit will be awarded by Murray State
University, then automatically transferred to your home institution. Prior to participating in the KIIS program, you
should meet with appropriate faculty and other officials at your institution to discuss how the Murray State University
courses will be counted by your institution.
Housing
A key feature of the KIIS program is that all students will live with Spanish families in Segovia. Generally, no more than
two students will be placed with each family. All families live in or near the city center, relatively close to our classroom
building. All meals are taken with the host family, who will also provide towels, bed linens, and laundry facilities.
Gifts
It is customary and polite to take your host family a traditionally American gift. You may want to choose a local craft
(something typical from your home state would be good) or something else that they can’t get in Spain. Also be sure to
take family photos, as they will be interested in knowing about you and where you are from.
Excursions
Segovia’s location makes it ideal for excursions to other cities and sites of cultural interest in Old and New Castile. In
addition, cheap and frequent bus and train service to Madrid makes it easy for students to visit the museums and
monuments of Madrid. Excursions are tentatively planned to visit different business in Valladolid, Palencia, Salamanca,
and Cantimpalos, in the province of Segovia. Also planned is a trip to Madrid at the beginning of the program to
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familiarized students with Spain’s capital. In addition, students will be able to undertake independent travel at their own
expense on weekends and during the fall break. All program excursions are required.
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Program & Housing Rules
The KIIS program in Spain has defined rules and regulations to which all participants must adhere. Observing them will assure that
the KIIS program is an enjoyable learning experience.
General Rules
 Obedience to all civil laws.
 Respect for the customs of the country.
 Use and/or possession of drugs is strictly prohibited, and is grounds for immediate expulsion from the program.
 Offensive behavior, including public intoxication, is grounds for immediate expulsion from the program.
 Daily attendance in all classes is mandatory.
 You will be expected to be at home by 2:30 a.m. on the nights before class days and excursions. Should you decide to go
somewhere overnight or travel elsewhere, please notify the program director.
 Any participant whose action imposes upon or disturbs the other members of the program or continues to disregard any of the
above rules may be expelled from the program at any time.
Housing Rules
 When students arrive in Segovia, they will be met by an adult member of the host family. The family will inform and assist the
student with public transportation available between his/her house and the school.
 Loans from families to students and vice-versa are not permitted.
 Your family will provide three meals daily: a continental breakfast, full mid-day meal, and a light supper. Students are not
permitted to help themselves to items in the refrigerator or pantry between meals. You can buy snacks at any grocery or pastry
shop.
 Let your señora know well in advance if you plan not to eat a meal at home.
 Any transportation provided by the family is entirely voluntary, although families will assist with information about
Segovia's public transportation.
 Under no circumstances should students make long distance calls (either national or international) from their home
phone. Local calls are allowed with permission of the family, and should be brief. Local or long distance calls can be received.
Make long distance calls from pay phones, or, if you have your host family’s permission, you may go through ATT, MCI, or
Sprint access numbers.
 When the student goes on an excursion, the family will provide a sack lunch instead of a meal. Please ask the Señora for it at least
one day in advance.
 You will receive a key to the house, which must be returned when you leave Segovia. Students will be charged for lost keys.
Please be certain that all doors are closed whenever you leave the house (main entrance, bedrooms, closets, etc.). Also, please do
not slam the doors.
 No one should be invited to the home without the express authorization of the family. Under no circumstances should friends
of the opposite sex be invited into a bedroom of the family house.
 Because of the high cost of utilities, please take only one shower a day. Segovia suffers periodic water shortages, and
conservation of water is everyone's responsibility. Also, electricity is very expensive in Spain. Do not leave lights on if you are
not using them, and do not use appliances unless absolutely necessary.
 Each family will change the sheets once a week and provide soap and toilet paper (please use only what is necessary). Students
should advise the family when they plan to take their bath. If students wish to rest during the day, they should remove the
bedspread.
 You may not use the laundry facilities in the homes; reasonable amounts of washing and ironing will be done by the family.
 Students are encouraged to use Spanish in the homes. Families will converse with students in Spanish and will correct their
vocabulary. English should be used only if absolutely necessary.
 Should you need to see a doctor, inform the program director or your host family immediately.
 If problems arise, inform the program director.
 All additional costs and damages (broken windows, cigarette burns, phone bills, etc.) will be charged to you.
 In case of emergency, contact the program director at 676-120475 (from within Spain).
 NOTE: DO NOT, under any circumstances, operate any motor vehicle while in Spain. Do not drive an automobile, a
motorcycle, a moped, or anything else. You may only ride in motor vehicles which are authorized—these include public
transportation (buses, taxis), buses taken on excursions, and autos owned by your host family. DO NOT accept rides in any other
vehicles.
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Helpful Information
Health
 Glasses/Contact Lenses. It is advisable to take an extra pair of contact lenses, as well as a copy of your eyeglass
prescription.
 Medications. If you need prescription drugs (such as heart pills, asthma medication, etc.) and/or over-the-counter
medicines, make sure you have an adequate supply for your entire trip. Also, take a letter from your health care provider
describing the reason for taking the drug (heart disease, asthma, etc.), the scientific (generic) name of the drug and the
proper dosage. This could be useful in an emergency. Keep medication in original container. Add cotton in half-full
bottles to fill space and help avoid pill breakage during flight. Protect medications from heat. If you take regular
injections and need to carry syringes, carry a doctor’s prescription for them. Essential medications should be carried with
you rather than placed in checked baggage.
 Cards/Bracelets for Medical Conditions or Allergies. A card or bracelet indicating specific problems (diabetes,
allergies to penicillin, etc.) would be useful in an emergency.
 Medical History. If you have a chronic disease, a brief summary of your medical history provided by your health
care provider would be useful in an emergency.
 The Traveler’s Medical Kit
 Antihistamine/decongestant (for common cold symptoms)
 Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen (for fever, muscle aches or pain relief)
 Athlete’s foot remedy (Desenex or Tinactin)
 Motion sickness remedy (Dramamine)
 Antacid/anti-diarrhea medicine (Pepto-Bismoltablets) for upset stomach/traveler’s diarrhea
 Sunscreen
 Medication or vitamins you use regularly
 Copies of your doctor’s prescriptions for medicines and eyeglasses
 Tampons and/or pads
 Razors
 Tweezers
 Earplugs
Documents
 No visa is required for U.S. passport holders for a stay of up to three months (89 days). For stays exceeding three
months (89 days), please contact the Consulate of Spain near you before leaving the United States to obtain a visa. If you
are not a U.S. passport holder, contact the consulate regarding visa requirements. The address of the Consulate General
of Spain in New York is: 150 E. 58th St., 30th Floor, New York, NY 10155; telephone (212) 355-4080; in Chicago (for
Kentucky residents), it is 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601; telephone (312) 782-4588.
 You should make copies of your passport. Leave one copy with your family, give another copy to the program
director, and keep the third copy in some secure place separate from your passport. Should you lose your passport or
have it stolen, it will be much easier to replace if you can present a copy of the original. While in Spain, you will not
need to carry your passport with you. A copy of the original will suffice. The only time you will need to have your
passport with you is when changing traveler’s checks, and when checking in into a hotel.
Credit Cards/Debit Cards/Traveler’s Checks/Money
 Most major credit cards are widely accepted in Spain. It is advisable to carry a major credit card with a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) to get money from a money machine or a cash advance at a bank.
 You may prefer to use a debit card. If so, obtain one from your bank and be sure to get a PIN number. Then be sure
to have someone monitor the balance and make deposits, if necessary.
 All well-known traveler’s checks are accepted, BUT should you lose your traveler’s checks or have them stolen, it
would be easier to replace American Express checks as there is an American Express office in Madrid. It is wise to leave
a copy of your traveler’s checks with your parents and give another copy to someone else on the trip in the event they
should be stolen. This will make replacing them much simpler.
 Banks normally are open from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Mail/Telephone Calls
Leave this information with your family so they may contact you in case of an emergency. All mail should be sent to you
at this address:
Your name
AMBITO
Programa KIIS
C/ José Zorrilla, 6
40002 Segovia, Spain
Telephone:
FAX:
011-34-921-443033
011-34-921-427432
 Letters. Mailing a letter from Spain costs approximately 85 cents (American money), about .77 euros. It currently
costs 77 cents for the first ounce to mail a first-class letter from the U.S. to Spain. You should allow 5 days to a week
and a half for a letter to reach its destination.
 Packages. Packages sent from the U.S. generally take a long time to arrive, even if sent “overnight” with UPS or
Fed Ex. If packages are sent by mail, you must pick them up in person, with your passport, at the post office. Encourage
your family not to send packages unless it is absolutely necessary. Packages could take as much as a month or more to
reach its destination.
 To call home from Spain. This may be done from four types of telephones: (1) pay phones are recommended for
ATT, MCI, and Sprint calling card holders (if you do not have a card, it is not advisable to use these phones as they
require a considerable quantity of change for international calls); (2) credit card phones for people who have Visa,
MasterCard, or calling cards; (3) telephone cards which may be purchased at newspaper kiosks and tabacaleras (the
cards are good for varying lengths of time, according to the cost of the card); (4) you may go to a locutorio, a public
calling center from where you may either place a collect call or pay in cash after the call. Remember, each time you use a
phone in your host’s home, there is a charge, even if it is to make a credit card or collect call. DO NOT use the family
phone unless you have the family’s permission and you are going through an ATT, MCI, or Sprint international operator
to charge the call. Soon after the group arrives in Segovia, you can call home. At that point, you will tell your family
member or significant other the phone number of the home to which you have been assigned, and you can arrange a
mutually agreeable calling schedule. Remind your family of the time difference. Please be considerate of your host
family’s schedule and habits when doing this, and alert them to when you will be receiving calls. It is entirely likely that
the members of your host family do not speak English, so you should tell those calling to say your name slowly followed
by POR FAVOR.
 To call Spain from the US. Dial 011 (the international access code) + 34 (the country code) + 921 (the city code) +
the number of the home you wish to reach.
 Time. Remember, there is a six-hour difference between Spain and EST and a seven-hour difference between Spain
and CST. Therefore, when it is 1:00 p.m. EST, it is 7:00 p.m. in Segovia. However, you should also remember that
Daylight Savings Time sometimes ends earlier in Spain, on the last Sunday of October, so you will need to inform family
and friends of the change when it does occur.
Electricity
Electricity is 220 volts in Spain. If you plan to use an electrical appliance, you will need a plug adapter and also, if the
appliance is not dual-voltage, a transformer. Do not bring plug-in alarm clocks. Electricity is very expensive in
Spain, so use appliances sparingly and turn off lights you are not using or when leaving your room.
Greetings
The usual greeting between men is a handshake, although a full embrace between long-time friends after a long absence
is common. Otherwise, people greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks. Spaniards typically stand close to each other
while talking, sometimes touching their friend’s clothing.
Laundry
You may not use the laundry facilities in the homes; reasonable amounts of washing and ironing will be done by the
family.
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Accommodations
 There are more than 10,000 hotel accommodations in Spain. They are divided into several categories, among them
hotel, residence-hotel, apartment-hotel, motel, and hostal. All of them have a plaque at the entrance showing their
official category.
 Official forms are available at all hotels on which any complaint concerning service may be registered. Upon
checking in, patrons should be informed of the rates of the room which can be verified against the authorized prices that
appear both in reception and inside the room itself on an officially stamped document.
 The PARADORES are a state-run network of hotels. Many of them are castles, convents, or palaces restored and
furnished with modern hotel facilities. Most of them are scenically situated. The architecture and interiors of the
historical buildings have been carefully preserved or restored to reflect the period in which they were built.
Money
In January 2002, the old national currency, the peseta, was replaced by the euro.
Taxes
A value-added tax (IVA) is added to rates for restaurants and hotel rooms. On large purchases, you will be able receive
the IVA back at the airport when leaving Spain presenting the receipts at the Tax-free counter there.
Tipping
In bars and restaurants, the service charge is always included. If service is unusually good, you may wish to tip a bit
more. For example, if you are in a bar, having a caña (glass of beer) or a chato (glass of wine) with a tapa (a ration of
food), and the barman has been friendly and the quality of the food and drink good, you might want to leave a small tip.
But students are not expected to tip much.
Transportation Within Spain
 Buses. Public bus service in Spain is comfortable and efficient. Although there are many lines that cover long
distances, buses are especially recommended for short trips and excursions from major tourist centers.
 Metro (subway). A subway system is in place in Madrid and Barcelona.
 Taxis. Make sure your taxi has a taxi meter. You should make sure the cab driver starts the meter when you get in.
There will be initial base fare which will vary according to the time of day and place, and there are additional charges for
bags or transportation from airports and stations. You should tip the driver, but no more than 10%.
 Railways. Spain has an extensive national railroad system known as RENFE.
 AVE is Spain’s high-speed train that runs between Madrid and Seville. This modern train, with speeds of up
to 180 miles per hour, does the Madrid-Seville route in 2 hours and 45 minutes. The AVE has three classes:
“Club,” “Preferente,” and “Turista.”
 TALGO, ALTARIA, and ALARIS are ultra-modern, fully air-conditioned trains.
 The trains which go between Segovia and Madrid are called TRENES DE CERCANÍAS, that is, commuter
trains which travel within relatively short distances from Madrid and other major cities.
Language
Castilian (castellano) or espanol, the official language of Spain is spoken in the whole territory. Catalán, Basque
(euskera), and Galician (gallego) are spoken in some regions along with espanol.
Bullfights
The season starts in March and runs until the middle of October. Bullfights take place on Sunday afternoons in most
major cities and in almost every town during local fairs and festivals.
Gastronomy
Restaurants in Spain are rated by vertical forks (from one to five) on a plaque outside the door. Prices must be listed both
inside and outside the establishment in a place where they can be easily seen. Spain is a country of contrasts which is
reflected in the tremendous variety of regional styles of cooking. Be adventuresome and try the succulent roasts, the
fresh seafood, and the exquisite desserts. Don’t miss the cheeses, olives, and cured ham; your meal can be accompanied
by one of the many fine sherries, wines, cavas (sparkling wines), or brandies. The local custom of snacking on tapas in
bars and cafeterías reflects Spaniards’ love for both food and socializing.
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Shopping
Travelers will find a great variety of items: ceramics, jewelry, suede and leather goods, designer clothing, shoes, fans,
handicrafts, antiques, art objects, etc. If purchases have to be shipped home, the following recommendations should be
kept in mind:
 Receipts should be obtained from the store indicating the merchandise bought and the exact amount paid. These
receipts should also indicate how much has been paid for packing, shipping, and insurance.
 Shipping costs usually indicate only the expenses as far as a port or airport in the USA. There are additional charges
to be paid here for customs, port handling, and forwarding to the final destination.
 If the purchase has been insured, the store should give the buyer the name and address of the insurance company.
The tourist should be aware that the company must, in turn, send an inspector to evaluate any damage caused in shipping.
The inspector’s fee must be paid by the owner of the merchandise. The tourist must also be aware that this cost may run
higher than the actual price paid for the merchandise.
Shopping Hours
Although big department stores in Madrid are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, all shops in
Segovia keep traditional business hours, approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Banks
are mainly open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Books and Maps on Spain
The Tourist Office of Spain supplies maps, brochures, and information circulars free of charge. In Segovia, the Tourist
Offices are located on the Plaza Mayor and near the Plaza del Azoguejo. They will supply you with maps of the city and
information about housing, special events, transportation, and travel in the province.
Web resources:
Acceso directo a Segovia
http://www.viasegovia.com/
Ciudades Patrimonio: Segovia
http://www.cyberspain.com/ciudades-patrimonio/isegovia.htm
Historia de Segovia
http://www.cobosdesegovia.com/Historia_de_Segovia.htm
Clima de Segovia
http://www.filmcommission-castillayleon.es/ficha/meteo.asp?Id=SG003
Map of Spain
http://www.spainexchange.com/es/viajar_espana/mapa_de_espana.php
Segovia Virtual
http://www.uky.edu/~pertusa/KIIS/VirtualSegovia.html
Pasaporte a España
http://www.uky.edu/AS/SPI/pasaporte/
Pasaporte a España is a website designed to provide an introduction to many practical aspects of the study abroad
experience. Through contextualized activities, you can familiarize yourself with daily situations that will be
commonplace for them in Spain. Pasaporte a España includes Quicktime movies that offer images of Spain with
interactive exercises and simultaneous feedback. This website has a collaborative dimension in that it includes
observations and comments by students who have already study in Spain, as well as an electronic bulletin board that
increases interactivity among students.
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SEGOVIA
PROVINCE:
POPULATION:
ELEVATION:
LOCATION:
SETTING:
FOUNDED:
CLIMATE:
Segovia
REGION: Castilla-León
55,000
3280 feet above sea level
57 miles north and slightly west of Madrid; two hours by train; a little less by bus
On the Castilian plateau with the Guadarrama Mountains to the southeast
Originally an Iberian settlement; captured in 80 BC by the Romans who named it
Segovia
The average high and low Celsius temperatures for Segovia during the time of the
program are:
About Segovia
Of all the cities of Castile, Segovia may be the
one whose charms are most evident at first sight.
In fact, the history, urban layout, historical sites
and scenery of Segovia have been awarded a place
on the UNESCO Heritage list, and the city is
undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Built on a rock with the rivers Eresma and
Clamores at its foot, Segovia was inhabited in the
remote past by the Iberians. Rome turned it into a
military base, of which the famous aqueduct has
survived the passage of time as a unique example
of the mastery of engineering in the Empire. It
begins fourteen kilometers from the city—above
the Puente Alta reservoir—and supplied the town
with water until a few years ago. The roofless
channel used to descend the slope of the Sierra as
far as the first purification plant and the outskirts
of the town; from there, a double row of granite arches which reaches its greatest height at the Plaza del Azoguejo took
the water in a pipe to the Alcázar, the fortress. The aqueduct is the symbol of Segovia and the reference point of its urban
layout.
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In 1088, Alfonso VI resettled and refortified Segovia, which during the Middle Ages had shrunk to the size of a few
hamlets. Even today the surrounding walls are completely preserved and so are three of the five gates of the ancient city.
This was the beginning of a development which reached its greatest splendor in the 16 th century. In the 12th and 13th
centuries, numerous Romanesque churches with an arcaded gallery, or porch, on the outside were constructed. Especially
noteworthy are San Millán, with Islamic elements, San Martín, with interesting sculptures in the apse and portal, San
Juan de los Caballeros, today the Zuloaga Museum of Pottery, the lovely tower of San Esteban and the Vera Cruz
which has a polygonal ground plan, was consecrated in 1208 and belonged to the order of the Knights Templar. Another
remarkable church is San Justo because of the 12th century frescoes in its presbytery.
The prolonged presence of the Trastámara in Segovia turned the town into a flourishing center of culture and art in the
15th century. The Alcázar, the picture of which is world renowned, was a royal residence frequented by the Catholic
kings and decorated with plaster and Mudéjar ceilings. Its picturesque silhouette dates from the 16 th century when Felipe
II ordered that it be roofed with slate. In 1764, it became the College of Artillery until a fateful fire in 1862. It was
subsequently restored and turned into a museum.
Enrique IV’s generosity is responsible for the monasteries of Santa María del Parral and San Antonio el Real. The
former lies on the banks of the Eresma and was designed by Juan Gallego; its construction was supervised by the famous
architect Juan Guas. The spacious Gothic nave of the church—the first of the so-called convent churches—has a west
end decorated with Plateresque sepulchers and reredoses. It was secularized and abandoned in 1835, but today the
Spanish order of Saint Jerome has reestablished itself there. On Sundays, one can attend Mass sung in Gregorian chant
by the monks.
San Antonio el Real, on the road to La Granja, is an excellent example of 15th century mudéjar art. It used to be a
recreational estate of Enrique IV and then became a convent of the Poor Clares. In the enclosure, which is partially open
to tourists, the cloister can be visited, as well as roofed areas covered with a framework of complicated, interlacing arches
and some curious Flemish relief’s of the 15th century.
After the war of the communities (16th century), in which Segovia took part, the construction of the Cathedral, the last
Gothic church in Spain, was begun. Enormous, it towers over the houses as it stands on the highest point of the city. It
was designed in 1525 by Juan Gil de Hontañón who also designed the new Cathedral of Salamanca, and the work was
continued by his son, Rodrigo Gil. Although it was not finished until the end of the 17th century, the clear original design
is totally preserved, except in the dome and portal of San Frutos. The absence of sculptures further enhances the beauty
of its architecture. Inside there are carvings by Juan de Juni, Gregorio Hernández and Manuel Pereira, as well as good
examples of grillwork, altarpieces and baroque organs. In the cloister rooms, which were built by Juan Guas, there is a
small museum.
In the 16th century, economic prosperity resulting from the wool business brought the construction of many palaces with
arcaded inner courts and granite façades; outstanding examples include the one of the Marquis of Arco, the Episcopal
Palace, the buildings on La Sirena square and the façade of the house of Los Picos. An important example of factory
architecture is the mint (Fábrica de Monedas) near El Parral monastery.
With the end of the 16th century came a serious economic depression and corresponding slump that Segovia did not
overcome until our days. But it still managed to build some convents: La Compañía (a seminary today), the first of the
Spanish baroque convents; El Carmen Descalzo, where St. John of the Cross lies buried; and La Fuencisla, the shrine of
the patron saint of the town.
More information about Segovia
The province of Segovia
From http://www.spaintour.com/segovia.htm
Segovia on the border of the two areas called Castile does not fit the traditional wasteland image painted by the famous
1898 group of Spanish poets because its lands are half mountain half plain. From the Guadarrama Sierra, where the tall
Valsain pines grow and the ridges are barer towards its centre, rivers descend in search of the Duero, rivers which have
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carved out deep valleys on their way - Riaza, Duratón, Eresma - with steep walls where the first human settlements in the
province were found. Among them - on the flat lands where the wide horizon is blue and pink - are the solid stone and
adobe villages in the shadow of their bell towers, which seem to stand in a sea of wheat fields in the summer. Further
west, pine tree forests hide red brick villages.
The history, urban layout, historic sites and scenery of Segovia have been awarded a place on the UNESCO World
Heritage list and the city is no doubt one of the most beautiful in Spain. It lies on a rock with the rivers Eresma and
Clamores at its foot. It was inhabited in the remote past and Rome turned it into a military base, of which the famous
aqueduct has survived the passage of times as a unique example of the mastery of engineering in the Empire. It begins
14km from the city - above the Puente Alta reservoir - and supplied the town with water until a few years ago. The
roofless channel used to descend the slope of the sierra as far as the first purification plant in the outskirts of the town.
From there, a double row of granite arches which reaches its greatest height at the Azoguejo took the water in a pipe to
the Alcázar, the fortress. The aqueduct is the symbol of Segovia and the reference point of its urban layout.
In 1088, Alfonso VI resettled and fortified Segovia, which during the Upper Middle Ages had shrunk to the size of a few
hamlets. Even today the surrounding walls are still completely preserved and so are three of the five gates it used to have.
This was the beginning of a development which reached its greatest splendor in the 16th c. In the 12th and 13th numerous
Romanesque churches with an atrium - an arcaded gallery on the outside - are the outstanding feature. Especially
noteworthy are San Mill n, with elements of Muslim origin, San Mart n, with good sculptures in the apse and portal, San
Juan de los Caballeros, today the Zuloaga Museum of Pottery, the lovely tower of San Esteban and La Vera Cruz, which
has a polygonal ground plan, was consecrated in 1208 and used to belong to the Order of the Knights Templers. A visit
should also include San Justo Church because of its presbytery which is decorated with an all-round wall painting (ask
the parish priest of the nearby El Salvador Church for the key) and Las Canonjas are near the Alcázar, with its dwellings
in the same style.
El Acueducto de Segovia
From http://www.cyberspain.com/ciudades-patrimonio/fotos/segacui.htm
Without a doubt, this millennial prodigy of the roman ingenuity. Since its almost 2000 years, it still faithfully continues
to perform its service. It maybe that because of its great importance of delivering potable water to Segovia, it maintains is
magnificent conservation having resisted the passing storms, earthquakes and hurricanes. These feats elevates this
construction as a masterpiece of engineering of which 20,400 stone blocks are not united by mortar nor concrete. Yes,
you read that correctly, the Monumental Aqueduct of Segovia maintains itself because of the prefect equilibrium of
forces which make quite vulnerable to man’s deliberate actions.
The legend of the Acueduct
From http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
This story took place nearly 20 centuries ago. There was a beautiful young girl who was tired of carrying jugs of water
from the spring to her house at the top of the city, which was a long distance away. In exchange for a solution to her
problem, she offered her soul to the devil. She was so tired that she expressed her desire out loud. Suddenly, the devil
appeared and said to her, "In exchange for your soul, I shall build an aqueduct in one single night that will carry the water
right up to your house". She was so exhausted that she accepted the deal and the devil started to build the aqueduct right
away.
It was not long before the girl began to regret her actions. She was so frightened that she prayed to the Lord all night.
Such was her devotion that God made the sun rise earlier the next morning and the devil was unable to finish his great
work. Only one stone remained to be placed when the first of the sun's rays lit up the city. Thus, the young girl had saved
her soul and since that day did not mind at all going to the spring to fetch water.
El Alcázar de Segovia
From http://www.cyberspain.com/ciudades-patrimonio/fotos/segalci.htm
Alcázar of Segovia.- The Alcázar of Segovia stands proudly at the junction of the Rivers Eresma and Clamores,
surrounded by thick vegetation. A fusion of palace and military fortress, it sits over an elevated promontory that possibly
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housed other structures since the Prehistoric times of the Celtic culture. Its profile of strength and majesty are cut over the
Sierra of Guadarrama. It has multiple underground levels and secret passages that even reach the rivers and connected
with other palaces of the city, and that even today continue to yield new discoveries. Not long ago, thanks to a document
found in the Vatican’s Library, they led to the discovery of the foundations of an ancient Roman strong hold of the city,
made up with the same type of stone used in the Aqueduct.
Eventhough it may have been inhabited by Visigoths and Muslims, our first written reference is Christian. Its existence
permeates with history: Since Alfons VI, the Brave (1030 - 1109), Segovia is repopulated; he is then followed by his
sister Doña Urraca, Alfons VII, Sancho III, and Alfons VIII, who in the 13th century refurbishes it as a living residence. It
would be here where his daughter would then be born, Doña Berenguela, who became one of most controversial queens.
Also at the Alcazar, Alfons X, the Wise; Catherine of Lancaster; John II will leave their mark. Architects under John II
and Henry IV will give it a gothic aspect in the 13th century by which it is known today. It would be here where Isabel of
Castille, known as the Catholic Queen was crowned, who later would finance Columbus’ voyage. By 1570, Philip II
marries here with his fourth wife, Anne of Austria.
The Gastronomy of Castilla y León
From http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Gastronomy shows a people's culture as it is on the table. What is on the table is the reflection of a territory's food and
agricultural potential, only to end up as restaurant cuisine, having remained the same as ever for centuries as part of the
eating habits of its people.
The year 2002 for the cuisine of Castilla y León shows an even distribution between traditional recipes where original
dishes and ingredients are preserved and nouvelle cuisine which is predominant in most European restaurants. The
plentiful and extremely varied range of everyday recipes is due, in part, to geographical factors and significantly to the
region's orographical and cultural diversity.
For two or three generations each region has kept its tradition of gastronomic singularities. It is worth noting that, in the
villages of the region you can normally find cakes and pastries and festive dishes whose presentation and ingredients
have remained the same for over 300 years. This is one feature of the invigorating cuisine of Castilla y León.
This phenomenon, however, has not stopped the arrival on the scene of new types of cuisine which cater for more modern
eating habits, have a milder taste, offer smaller quantities and create a new form of cooking and presentation while
sticking to the traditional ingredients as the base but creating new more modern flavors.
Cochinillo:
In Castilla y León, each year, almost a million portions of roast suckling pig are consumed, above all in Segovia. The
suckling pig is prepared with lard, water and salt. First, the pig is opened up along the spine, from head to tail, and then
salted. Then you simply put it into an earthenware pot, placing some branches of bay underneath the crackling. You add
water and put the pig in an oven at 150 degrees, with the inner side facing upwards, for an hour. After this, you turn it
over and put the skin part facing upwards for another hour. The meat should be pricked and smeared with butter
Judiones de la Granja
Judiones de La Granja is a traditional dish of large white beans from Segovia that, in olden times, used to be cooked in an
earthenware pot in the embers of the fire. To prepare this dish you make a stew of beans, garlic, bay, onion, pig's tail and
ear, chorizo, jamón, panceta (belly pork), oil, water and salt. You place all the ingredients in the pot with the beans and
leave it cook for 3/4 of an hour. Once cooked, you add a sauté of onion, flour, oil, paprika and garlic and leave to boil
together for another 1/2 hour. After this, the beans are ready to serve.
Ponche Segoviano
Ponche is traditional confectionery product of Segovia which can be found today in many towns of the province. This is a
rectangular cake made of flour, eggs and sugar, covered with a wrapping of marzipan. It has a very attractive appearance
and is generally covered with icing sugar. A red hot iron is used to create the typical toasted diamond shapes, which
result from the sugar being caramelized. Ponche comes in various different sizes.
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KIIS SEMESTER PROGRAM IN SEGOVIA, SPAIN
2004 TENTATIVE CALENDAR
September
SUN
12 Departure
19
MON
13 Pick Up
At airport
Tour Segovia
20
26
27
October
SUN
4
17
18
24/31
Fall Break
25
Fall Break
7
14
21
28
December
SUN
s
21
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
28
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
MON
3
Tentative
VISITA
Madrid-Bazan
10
November
SUN
TUE
14
Classes start
11
MON
1 Holiday
Todos los
santos
8
15
Prácticas
22
Prácticas
29
MON
15
WED
16
17
SAT
18
Visit to Madrid
22
23
Tentative
SPA 555
Visita 5-6 pm
30
Tentative
EXCURSION
Palencia
24
25
29
TUE
5
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
12
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
19
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
26
Fall Break
THU
WED
6
13
20
27
Fall Break
TUE
FRI
THU
7
Tentative
SPA 555
Visita 5-6 pm
14
Tentative
SPA 555
Visita 5-6 pm
21
Tentative
EXCURSION
Salamanca
28
Fall Break
WED
FRI
SAT
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
Fall Break
29
Fall Break
30
Fall Break
THU
FRI
SAT
2
3
4
5
6
9
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
16
Prácticas
23
Prácticas
30
Tentative
SPA 323 Visita
5-6 pm
10
Tentative
EXCURSION
Valladolid
17
Prácticas
24
Prácticas
11
Tentative
SPA 555
Visita 5-6 pm
18
Prácticas
25
Prácticas
12
13
19
Prácticas
26
Prácticas
20
27
Tentative
SPA 555
Visita 5-6 pm
TUE
WED
1
THU
2
21
FRI
3
SAT
4
SUN
5
MON
6 Holiday
Constitucion
TUE
7 Exams
SPA 430
SPA 555
WED
8 Holiday
Inmaculada
THU
9 Exams
SPA 323
Classes End
FRI
10
Free day
SAT
11
Return to USA
KIIS FALL SEMESTER PROGRAM IN SPAIN
2004 TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9:30 – 11:00
SPA 555
Dr. Diaz
9:30 – 11:10
SPA 323
Reyes Barreno
9:30 – 11:00
SPA 555
Dr. Diaz
9:30 – 11:10
SPA 323
Reyes Barreno
9:30 – 11:00
SPA 555
Dr. Diaz
11:30-1:10
SPA 430
Reyes Barreno
11:30 – 1:10
SPA 555
Maria Taboada
11:30-1:10
SPA 430
Reyes Barreno
11:30 – 1:10
SPA 555
Maria Taboada
11:30-1:10
SPA 430
Reyes Barreno
5:00 – 6:00 +
SPA 323 visit to
location
5:00 – 6:00 +
SPA 555 visit to
location
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KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
APPLICATION FOR RAIL EUROPE PASS
INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete all parts of this form and return to the KIIS office if you wish to purchase a
Rail Europe pass. Purchasing a pass is optional, and payment must be submitted with this application to
the KIIS office before the pass will be issued.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name (as it appears on passport) _________________________________________________________
(Please print legibly)
Program ____________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth ________________________________________________________________________
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_____ Eurail Selectpass*
_____ Eurail Selectpass Saver*
_____ Eurail Selectpass Youth*
_____ Eurailpass Flexi
_____ Eurailpass Saver Flexi
_____ Eurailpass Youth Flexi
Number of Days _______
_______
I wish to purchase rail pass protection coverage ($14). If rail pass protection is not purchased,
then no reimbursement is possible for a lost or stolen pass. Rail pass protection coverage is $17
for saverpasses.
*If purchasing a Eurail Selectpass, please list the three, four, or five bordering countries (including your
program country) in which you wish to travel:
__________________________
_________________________
__________________________
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I have enclosed a check or money order made payable to Murray State University in the amount of
$_____________ to cover the cost of my pass. Passes will not be issued until payment is made in full.
__________________________________________________
Signature
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Date
RAIL EUROPE 2004 PRICE LIST
EURAIL SELECTPASS – The Eurail Selectpass offers train travel for the duration you select in your
choice of any three, four, or five countries that border each other or are connected by ferry. Example: If your
program is in Spain, you might choose France as a border country, then you could choose any country that
borders France, and so on up to five countries. The chart below shows you which countries border each other.
COUNTRY
Austria
Benelux
country)
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Norway
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
CONNECTED BY TRAIN OR SHIP TO:
Germany, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland
France, Germany
(Benelux = Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg as one
Germany, Norway, Sweden
Germany, Sweden
Benelux, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Austria, Benelux, Denmark, Finland, France, Sweden, Switzerland
Italy
Austria, Romania
France
Austria, France, Greece, Switzerland
Denmark, Sweden
Spain
Hungary
France, Portugal
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway
Austria, France, Germany, Italy
EURAIL SELECTPASS – 1st Class Adult*
3 countries 4 countries
Any 5 days in 2 months
$356
$398
Any 6 days in 2 months
$394
$436
Any 8 days in 2 months
$470
$512
Any 10 days in 2 months
$542
$584
Any 15 days in 2 months
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5 countries
$438
$476
$552
$624
$794
EURAIL SELECTPASS SAVER** – 1st Class Adult*
3 countries 4 countries
Any 5 days in 2 months
$304
$340
Any 6 days in 2 months
$336
$372
Any 8 days in 2 months
$400
$436
Any 10 days in 2 months
$460
$496
Any 15 days in 2 months
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5 countries
$374
$406
$470
$530
$674
EURAIL SELECTPASS YOUTH – 2nd Class (Under 26 on 1st day of travel)
3 countries 4 countries 5 countries
Any 5 days in 2 months
$249
$279
$307
Any 6 days in 2 months
$276
$306
$334
Any 8 days in 2 months
$329
$359
$387
Any 10 days in 2 months
$379
$409
$437
Any 15 days in 2 months
----------$556
*Children aged 4-11 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel free.
**Price per person based on 2 or more people traveling together.
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EURAILPASS PRICES ON BACK
EURAILPASS – The Eurailpass offers travel in 17 countries—Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and
Switzerland.
EURAILPASS – Choice of five ................................ EURAILPASS SAVER** - Choice of five
YOUTH
consecutive-day pass durations ........................................................................................................
day pass durations ........................................................................................................................
date of travel
EURAILPASS
1st Class Adult*
Adult*
Class
15 consecutive days
days
consecutive days
21 consecutive days
days
consecutive days
1 month
month
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
1st Class
2nd
$588................................................................................................................
$498................................................................................................................
$414
$762................................................................................................................
$648................................................................................................................
$534
................................................................................................................ $946
................................................................................................................ $804
1 month ..........................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. $1,338
............................................................................................................. $1,138
2 months .........................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. $1,654
............................................................................................................. $1,408
3 months .........................................................................................................
15 consecutive
15
2 months
months
3 months
months
consecutiveUnder 26 on 1st
21 consecutive
21
1
$664
2
$938
3
$1,160
EURAILPASS FLEXI – Choice of ..........................EURAILPASS SAVER FLEXI** - Choice
YOUTH FLEXI
two individual-day pass durations ........................................ of two individual-day pass durations
26 on 1st date of travel
EURAILPASS
1st Class Adult*
........................................................................................................................
Adult*
........................................................................................................................
Class
Any 10 days in 2 months $694 .................................................. Any 10 days in 2 months $592
Any 10 days in 2 months $488
Any 15 days in 2 months $914 .................................................. Any 15 days in 2 months $778
Any 15 days in 2 months $642
1st Class
2nd
*Children aged 4-11 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel free.
**Price per person based on 2 or more people traveling together.
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