Why take your education beyond the classroom?
Imagine you’ve just been offered a job at a company with global reach like BMW, ESPN or Google. You'll be working with colleagues from around the world. The only catch? You've never ventured outside your community. How will you excel with no experience working with people from different cultures? How will you solve problems you've never encountered before? Employers know that international experience can give employees a leg up — we're here to help you get it.
Be part of our low-cost study abroad class to Madrid!
Four weeks in Madrid, Spain + two CIC faculty + two CIC classes . . .
The Barcelona trip last year could not take everyone who wanted to go so this class
was created for this year! The cost, time in Spain, the classes and many other things
are the same as the Barcelona trip — now with Madrid flavor. Be the first to experience
Madrid and get ready for the experience of a lifetime as you expand your college education
outside the classroom to see and experience a different world.
When: Depart June 1 and arrive June 2 in Madrid – depart June 30
Your savings: We created an experience everyone can afford
- No program fees for this trip, you save $2,000!
- Free accommodations for four weeks
- We are making available many of the meals in Madrid
- Free Madrid metro pass for 30 days
- Several free excursions in Spain
– Includes a free 3-day excursion to Lisbon, Portugal - In-state class tuition for all
Your Costs:
- USC tuition for two 3-credit CIC courses ($1,550 per class – estimated).
– An additional $280 in class / technology fees (estimate) - Airfare: $1,200 - $1,600 (you can book your own flight)
- USC Study abroad application and required emergency international insurance: $180
- Approximately $ 25 - 30 per day to cover other meals, snacks, several breakfast and dinners, night life and souvenirs
- $650 deposit to secure your spot in the class (portion will be applied to your tuition costs)
Who: All College of Information and Communications majors — no prerequisites required. Sorry no CIC minors at this time.
Classes: Participants are required to take two classes on this trip:
- JOUR 596 — Madrid Multimedia: See It. Live It. Tell It.
- JOUR / ISCI 499 — International Communication Experience
Class size: Limited number of students this year so do not delay to submit a deposit.
Pre-departure: The Madrid trip will require you to attend three meetings prior to the class start. They will be held in February, March and April, and are mandatory to participate in this trip.
Scholarships
CIC scholarships available: $1,000 - $1,500
The college has some study away scholarship money available for this course.
Still can’t afford the trip?
Meet with Scott Farrand to discover more options - farrand@mailbox.sc.edu
Application and deposit
Do not wait too long because there are limited spots, and we expect the class to be full before the end of the semester. A $650 deposit secures your seat in the class. Deposit is 100% refundable until Jan. 1, 2025.
Apply now
Once you submit your application, check your email for the link to make your deposit.
Need more information?
Email study abroad coordinator Scott Farrand at farrand@mailbox.sc.edu
or Kelly Davis at KellyDavis@sc.edu