FULL – Sevilla, Spain: BRTF Programs | Winter 2025

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Closed

Trip Destination

Sevilla, Spain

Approximate Price

See Cost Information Below

Trip Date

02/22/2025

TO

03/02/2025

Application Deadline

10/22/2024

APPLY NOW

Cost Information

If you do not enroll in the Be World Ready course, you will be responsible for the full Global Learning Experience cost of $5,000+ (subject to change). Prices may vary slightly for Global Learning Experiences. For other Be World Ready programs, refer to the approximate costs listed on their respective webpage.

Program Information

This opportunity is available to all Niagara College students who: 

    • Are currently enrolled in and returning to the Broadcasting, Radio, TV, and Film Programs 
    • Have not yet taken part in a Be World Ready IFS experience since beginning their studies at Niagara College 
    • Are in good academic standing at the time of selection and prior to departure 
    • Are actively enrolled in a program at Niagara College during the term(s) of travel 
    • Agree to enroll in and complete the General (SOCL 1128) or Liberal (IDPL 9103) elective course in the Winter 2025 (January 2025 to April 2025)  OR agree to pay the full amount of the trip if not participating in the Be World Ready Course (Up to ~6K, depending on IFS destination)
    • Students who do not wish to complete the 14-week Be World Ready course, during the Winter 2025 term will be required to attend 2 in-person pre-departure training sessions, complete the 3 module self-directed pre-departure training modules, and the post-experience in-person debrief. For this, you will receive a BWR certificate for your portfolio and a $500 BWR grant applied to your student account upon return.

Cost for Domestic Students for “Sevilla, Spain” is : $500
Cost for International Students for “Sevilla, Spain” is: $1000

Physical Intensity

Moderate - Walking around city, uneven terrain/inclines, sitting for day trips, longer periods of standing during site visits

Accommodations

7 Nights in Hotels, Round Trip Airfare

Meals

Breakfast included at hotel, meals included on flights

Steps to Apply

  1. Click here to register for the “Sevilla, Spain: BRTF Programs” IFS
    • Approx. 30 minutes to complete, you will need a digital photo of your passport
  2. Confirmed eligible students will receive the instructions to make the $500-$1000 one-time payment by October 22nd, 2024 to confirm your seat on the IFS.**If not registering for the BWR course, you will be supplied the full flight amount to be paid upon confirmed registration, along with instructions for program payment by October 22nd, 2024
  3. Receive email confirmation that your seat has been saved from [email protected].
  4. Get your suitcase out!

FULL – Sevilla, Spain: BRTF Programs | Winter 2025

A Journey Through Spanish Media Landscapes

Embark on an immersive journey through the vibrant world of Spanish media with a focus on broadcasting, film, radio, and television programs. Led by industry professionals, the itinerary promises a blend of educational insights and hands-on experiences across Sevilla and Andalucía. This program is hosted and customized for NC School of Media students by our academic partner EUSA – but don’t expect to sit in a class all day learning about media and broadcasting get ready to experience it with a backstage pass within our partners’ network. This is way more than a lights, camera, or action situation, it’s your field from behind the camera or screen abroad!

From cultural excursions to industry insights, this itinerary promises to be an unforgettable exploration of Spanish media, inspiring enthusiasts in the broadcasting field.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCTOBER 22nd, 2024

Travel Visa + Immigration Documentation:

Students are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) or ETIAS on their own; Be World Ready will not apply for any travel visa(s) or ETIAS on your behalf. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation several weeks before your departure to apply for a visa as long as you have confirmed your appointment date to [email protected]. All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges upon reentry to Canada. Travel restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada may change at any time. All travellers are responsible for remaining up to date with any restrictions and requirements for travel and re-entry to Canada leading up to and throughout their Global Learning Experience. Niagara College Canada will assume no responsibility for any changes to governing body travel restrictions, required documentation for travel or any refused entry as a result of change. BWR participants are encouraged to review the Government of Canada Website for the latest restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada, as well as to check entry requirements to their destination country as a Canadian citizen. If an ETIAS is not acquired, a visa appointment is not secured, or if a visa application is rejected, Niagara College and Be World Ready are unable to refund any payments made. All payments made towards the Global Learning Experience are final.

All international or domestic students, in full-time or part-time* status, and in good academic standing at Niagara College, are eligible for a Be World Ready grant to help offset the cost of their international experience. You must be actively enrolled in studies during the term of travel to participate. International Field Studies participation is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready IFS since beginning their studies at Niagara College. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready International Field Study must enroll in and successfully complete. Eligibility requirements can vary from term-to-term, and from one opportunity to the next. Please complete the eligibility quiz linked on the specific opportunity page to determine if you meet eligibility requirements.

*Part-time students, are defined by Be World Ready as those actively enrolled in a Niagara College program, taking a minimum of 2 classes during the term of travel that contribute to their program progression and credential completion. Students taking a class that does not contribute to a program would not qualify to participate in a Be World Ready International Field Study.

Day 1| Havana

February 22, 2020

Hola Havana! Pack your bags and prepare for the trip of a lifetime! As you board your direct flight to Havana from Toronto, prepare to visit the authentic side of Cuba as we look beyond the ‘all inclusive’ side of this beautiful country. You will spend the week learning about the diverse history of Cuba, spending time with wonderful local people, sharing stories over delicious food and maybe even squeeze in a dance lesson or two.

• Direct flight to Havana
• Arrive at Iberostar Habana Riviera for a 1 week stay
Day 2| Havana

February 23, 2020

Buenos dias! This morning we begin our day with an incredible tour of Old Havana. Have your cameras ready as you set out to visit the historical and colonial parts of Old Havana. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, take a step back in time as you walk through Francisco de Asis Square, the magnificent Arms Square, The Cathedral Square, Obispo Street, Ambos Mundos Hotel and many more amazing sights.

Following an amazing lunch at Café Opera Restaurant, you will visit the Callejon de Hamel where you might be lucky enough to see a demonstration of the Rumba, a typical Cuban dance. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Panoramic Tour of Old Havana
• Lunch at Café Opera Restaurant
• The Capitolio
• Museum of the City
• Café Opera Restaurant
• Callejon De Hamel
Day 3| Havana

February 24, 2020

This morning we begin our day by doing a panoramic tour of Modern Havana.  Compare the different sides of Havana by touring the metropolitan and modern areas of the city including The University of Havana, The Revolution Square, the famous “Malecon” seawall promenade and the Vedado Residential from a vintage car!

For lunch, we test our culinary skills as we take part in a cooking class at La Foresta Restaurant.

Following our delicious lunch, we visit a local Cuban school to interact with students. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Panoramic tour of Modern Havana from a vintage car
• Cooking Class and Lunch at La Foresta Restaurant
• Visit to a Cuban school
Day 4| Vinales

February 25, 2020

Today we leave Havana and head out to the countryside of Cuba to visit Vinales Valley, located in Pinar del Rio Province. The Valley of Vinales is the region with the highest tobacco production in Cuba. Located in Western Cuba, fields with tall palm trees and extensive tobacco plantations are a part of the lush landscape as you venture into the heart of the jungle and visit the true Cuba. Highlights of the trip out to Vinales include a stop at Los Jazmines Lookout to take pictures, a tour of VinalesTown, a visit to the Indian Cave by boat and a visit to the prehistoric wall.

Upon our return to Havana, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Day trip to Vinales Valley
• Stop at Los Jazmines Lookout to take pictures
• Panoramic tour of Vinales Town
• Visit to the Indian Cave with a boat trip
• Visit to the Prehistoric Wall
• Lunch included at a local restaurant

 

Day 5| Vinales

February 26, 2020

Get your cameras ready as today we prepare to take a step back in time as we retrace the steps of Ernest Hemingway. As we go in search of the Hemingway route, we will visit places that became famous by Hemingway such as his home-Casa MuseoFinca La Vigia where he wrote “For whom the bells ring”, “Through the river and among the trees” and “The Old Man and the Sea”. The tour continues in Cojimar, east of Havana. Cojimar, whose name comes from the Arauco language,  meansentry of water into fertile land. Here is where we will visit the Hemingway Monument. This iconic monument was erected by Fernando Boada in 1962. The bust rests on a limestone pedestal and was cast by the sculptor using bronze propels donated by the fishermen of Cojimar. We break for lunch at Paladar BodegonLas Brisas and return to the hotel after lunch.

After some free time at the hotel, we depart for the Fortress of the Cabin. The construction of this impressive fortress began in 1763 by military engineer Silvestre Abarca but was named after King Carlos III. On route to this iconic fortress, we will see Paseo del Prado and the Tunnel of the Bay of Havana. We will stop for a great photo op outside the Castle of Los Tres Reyes del Morro. Enjoy free time to explore La Cabana Fortress.

Hope you are hungry! Tonight we go to dinner at La DivinaPastora Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious meal and some time together with your new friends before heading back to the Fortress of La Cabana to see a Cannon Ceremony.  With exact precision, everyday of the year at 9:00pm since 1898, the Fortress of La Cabana has witnessed this unique event. Minutes before the appointed time, a drum roll is heard and then the impressive majesty soldiers appear forming a squad while dressed in the style of the time, to maintain and continue this important tradition.

• Hemingway Tour
• Hemingway Monument
• Lunch at Paladar Bodegon Las Brisas
• Fortress la Cabana
• Dinner at La Divina Pastora Restaurant
• Cannon Ceremony

 

Day 6| Las Terrazas

February 27, 2020

Lace up your sneakers as you embark on a day trip to Las Terrazas. Las Terrazas is a pioneering ecovillage that dates back to a restoration project in 1968. Today, Las Terrazas is a UNESCO-Biosphere Reserve that attracts visitors from all over the world. Upon arrival, you will visit Rancho El Curujey where everyone will be met with a welcome cocktail and will learn all about the community project of Las Terrazas. From here, you will tour the Las Terrazas community, visit the Moka Hotel and the San Juan River. Lunch will be included.

Upon return to the hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Tour of Las Terrazas
• Lunch included
Day 7| Havana
February 28, 2020

Today is a bittersweet day as we head out for our final day of exploring in the beautiful Havana. We kick off our morning with a tour of a tobacco factory, followed by a visit to the rum museum. At the Rum Museum we will take part in a specialized tour and cap it off with a rum drink.

Next, we visit the San Jose Handcraft Market. This market is located in large warehouses that were built in 1885 on Avenidadel Puerto and have since been converted into functional installations to display beautiful works of art and crafts from local vendors. Be sure to bring some spending money!

After picking up a few souvenirs to mark our great journey through Havana, we will have lunch at Paladar Café Laurent one final time as a group.

This afternoon, we put on our dancing shoes and go to Club Chevere to take a dancing class with Cuban teachers and dancers.

Upon return to the hotel, the remainder of your day will be at your leisure.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Tour of a tobacco factory
• Tour of the rum museum
• Visit San Jose Handcraft Market
• Lunch at Paladar Café Laurent
• Dance lessons at Club Chevere

 

Day 8| Depart for Toronto

February 29, 2020

This morning we don’t say goodbye, but until next time. Hasta la proxima vez, Cuba. We return very early to Havana airport to depart for Toronto.

The Be World Ready program at Niagara College prepares you for global success through education, exchange, and international experience. This program offers you the opportunity to experience culturally diverse learning environments, understand different perspectives and connect practical skills with a global mindset to help you launch your career.

A Global Learning Experience is a short-term study abroad experience that incorporates both vocational and cultural elements, while visiting some of the world’s most famous sights! All GLEs occur during Niagara College’s scheduled break weeks to ensure that students do not miss any classes.

Many of our GLE’s are customized for specific Schools and programs at Niagara College, allowing students to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting.

Items included in the Global Learning Experience vary from one opportunity to another. You are encouraged to review the inclusions section on each GLE opportunity page. However, GLEs typically include round-trip airfare (where applicable), shared accommodations, travel insurance, and program fees as outlined in the itinerary. Participants can expect to purchase some meals on their own and will need to bring spending money for any souvenirs, tips, extra excursions, incidentals, transportation that is not included, or items of a personal nature.

No. All aspects noted as included in the overall cost of the selected Global Learning Experience are mandatory with no exceptions made. Our GLEs are developed using group pricing and we cannot deviate from the inclusions by individual request. 

No. Students cannot book their own flight in any way or alter the flights confirmed by Be World Ready. The round-trip flights as confirmed by Be World Ready are part of the package pricing, and the group is to travel to and from the destination country together.

These are our Niagara College Global Learning Experience policies, and we cannot deviate from them, as they are part of our risk mitigation and management.

Each global learning experience destination has different accommodation providers or themes. Accommodation types that are used may include a combination of dorm-style rooms, homestays, tourist class hotels (shared with a roommate), hostels or bunkhouses. Private accommodation options are not guaranteed.

Rooms will vary in style on each trip; however, they are commonly twin share (2 people to a room with separate beds where possible). Single rooms may be available for an additional room fee provided adequate notice is given to Be World Ready staff. We strive to ensure you have comfortable, affordable accommodations anywhere you travel.

Students will be given the opportunity to meet their fellow travellers before the deadline to submit their roommate requests. Be World Ready does their best to accommodate rooming requests, but please note that final rooming arrangements are subject to room occupancy requirements and availability. A rooming list will be created by Be World Ready staff and shared with our accommodation providers before your departure. All participants will be emailed and will have the opportunity to identify their preferred roommate(s). While we will make every effort to ensure all preferences are met, we cannot guarantee it.

No. Only full-time enroled students at Niagara College can participate in a Global Learning Experience. Applications are accepted and based on our outlined eligibility requirements.

In addition to regular communications shared with participants leading up to the departure of their GLE, Be World Ready requires students to enrol in the Be World Ready course. During the course, students will be presented with the overall expectations of the trip as well as in-depth details concerning their itinerary.

During their time abroad, students will be able to communicate with their GLE staff leads directly, 24/7, with any questions or concerns.

All participants are required to hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return to participate in any opportunity involving outbound travel.

You are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) on your own. Be World Ready is unable to tell you what visa you require and how to apply. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation as needed to apply for a Visa. While Be World Ready is not able to advise or guide you in a heightened level of detail through any particular visa process, you may consider hiring a travel visa service to assist you with the visa application process, such as CIBT visas. Please note that Be World Ready and Niagara College do not endorse any third-party vendors, nor have any influence or control over any outcomes or services rendered. We cannot apply for a visa on behalf of any participant.

All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges with reentry to Canada.

Yes, while it is great to have a Nexus card, all participants must hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return in order to participate in any opportunity outside of Canada.

Depending on your destination country, we encourage you to book an appointment with a travel health professional regarding any additional vaccinations and medications you may need. It is strongly encouraged that you book an appointment with the Campus Nurse to go over this information. To do so, please visit the medical office to book an appointment at your respective campus.

Be World Ready takes the safety of our staff and students very seriously and has a rigorous risk management assessment when creating all opportunities. Be World Ready staff monitor destination country risk levels as communicated by the Government of Canada. Your safety is the most important aspect of this trip. Be World Ready and Niagara College take all possible precautions to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience while travelling abroad.

Eligible students who successfully apply for the Global Learning Experience will be presented with a payment schedule to follow. Students will be instructed to make a one-time payment directly to the BWR Payment portal. Students will require an accepted form of payment to complete the registration. The accepted cards are VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, Debit Visa and Debit MasterCard.

No. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready Global Learning Experience must enroll in and successfully complete to receive funding.

Students are only permitted to travel on an GLE to their home country if the GLE is program specific. GLE’ that are open to students from all programs do not permit students to travel if the destination is their home country. The purpose of the grant funding is to help students gain global competencies that they would not otherwise be exposed to, and as such, travelling to destinations they’ve previously lived in does not support this goal.

Students have the potential to receive funding through Be World Ready up to 2 times; students can participate once on either an Global Learning Experience, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange, and they can potentially apply again for a Work Abroad opportunity (if eligibility requirements are met – please note that if more applications are received than work abroad grants available, priority will be given to those who have never participated in any type of BWR experience before). So, if you’re wanting to participate in a Global Learning Experience, note that participation on a GLE is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready GLE, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange since beginning their studies at Niagara College.

Enrolment in the BWR course is a mandatory part of the GLE experience. If you do not have any remaining general or liberal electives left to complete in your program, you would be subject to the Tuition-Credits Exceeding Load fee, which is approximately $270.00 for the BWR course. Please note that the fee would vary depending on your total credit load and academic status (e.g., part-time or full-time). This Tuition-Credits Exceeding Load fee would be assessed on your student account for the term you will be enroled in the BWR course.

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