2017 Summer Business Consulting Projects Faculty-led...

Auburn University 2017 Summer Business Consulting Projects

Faculty-led Program Seville, Spain

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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AUBusinessStudentscannowpar3cipateinasummerbusinessconsul3ngprograminSeville,Spain

StudentswillspendfiveweeksinSeville,Spainandwillapplytheiracademicknowledgeonateamconsul:ngprojectwithaclientbasedinSeville.Thegoalofthisprogramistohelpstudentsacquirethehands-onexperienceemployersandgradschoolsseekI'mworkinginteamsofthreeorfourstudentsperconsul:ngproject.Theseconsul:ngprojectsareforrealSpanishcompaniesthatmayincludeanythingfrombusinessplanningmarke:ngplanning,fromproductanalysistobudgetanalysis,oranythinginbetween.Spanishisnotarequirementforthisprogram.However,studentswithSpanish-languagecompetencywillhavemul:pleopportuni:estoprac:cethelanguage.

Cultural tours and ac:vi:es are interwoven in to the trip. This is a unique opportunity to interact withbusinessprofessionalsandstrengthenteamworkandleadershipskillswhileimmersingoneselfinthelocalculture.

WHAT’SNOTINCLUDEDAirfaretoandfromSevilleStaffescorttoairport/bus/trainsta:on

ELIGIBILITYBelowisalistofeligibilityrequirementsinordertopar3cipateinthisprogram.

• ProgramEligibilitycriteriawillbedeterminedbytheuniversitysponsoringtheprogram.• MinimumLanguageRequirement:None.• Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another

culture.

DATESANDPRICING

Term Year Application Deadline

Start Date End Date Program Fee

Summer 2017 TBD 3June2017 8July2017

• Airportpickup,WelcomeDinner&ProgramOrienta3on

• AuburnUniversityCourseEnrollment

• Team-basedConsul3ngProject

• MyersBriggsTraining

• LocalCulturalAc3vi3es

• ExcursionstoCádizandGranada

• FamilyHousing(withfullmealplan)

• ExperiencedOnsiteStaff

• MedicalHealthInsurance

• Pre-departureAdvising

• Localpre-paidcellphoneand24/7EmergencySupport

What’s Included

Consulting Projects

Teams

Studentswillworkinteamsofthreeorfouronaspecificconsul:ngprojectforanactualSpanishcompany.

Sectors

GlobalEdhasa strong rela:onshipwith thebusinesscommunity to includesuchsectorsas:Tourism, Interna:onalRela:ons, Manufacturing/Industrial, Service Providers, Startups, IT/E-commerce, Engineering, Architecture, HealthCare, etc… These rela:onships have led tomany collabora:onswith our study abroad programs to include guestspeakers, sitevisitsand internshipsall geared toexposeourprogrampar:cipants to the"realworld”helping themdevelophands-onexperience,marketableskillsandaconfirma:onoftheircareerinterests.

Projects

Thetypesofconsul:ngprojectscanrangeanywhere frompreparingabusinessplan,performingamarke:ngplan,productanalysis,financial/budgetanalysis.

ThePlacementProcess

Detailed descrip:ons of consul:ng projects will be proposed to the faculty program leader for approval prior topromo:ngtostudents.

Teamwork

Inorder toworkwell in teamsandbecomeaneffec:ve leader,onemustknowhis/herownstrengthsandpi`alls,understand the complexity of team dynamics, as well as develop the cultural framework for understanding andapprecia:ngculturalvalues.TheMyers-Briggstoolwillbeusedtofacilitateself-awarenessandhowtoworkbeaerinteams.StudentswillperformatestonlinepriortoarrivalandwillreceivetheresultsoftheirMyers-Briggspersonalityprofile during their onsite session aber learning about the elements of personality, based on Carl Jung, andperformingaself-assessment.

TEACHING FACILITIES

GlobalEdusesvariousfacili:eswithinthecityofSevilletomeetthelearningobjec:vesandbudgetof each faculty-led program. Standard ameni:es typically include Wi-Fi access, classroom space,whiteboard, andoverheadprojector. Team-basedprojects that require students towork in teamsunderthesupervisionofa faculty/programadviserwill typicallyhaveaccesstoopenworkspaces,wi-fi,mee:ngroomsandpresenta:onrooms.

Theavailabilityoffacili:eswillvarydependingonavarietyoffactors,suchas:facultypreferences,program enrollment, dates, teaching :mes, co-working schedules, required equipment, programdura:on, program ameni:es and budget. Examples of facili:es include: the University of Sevillecampus, EUSA campus, professional co-working environments, language learning centers, hotelconference centers, GlobalEd offices, etc... All of these op:ons can be explored to adapt to thebudgetandrequirementsofeachprogram.

STUDENT LIFE

Seville is the ar:s:c, cultural and financial capital of Southern Spain. The city isrenowned for its warm climate and friendly culture, making it an ideal segng forlanguagelearning,culturalintegra:onandprofessionaldevelopment.Astrollthroughthecity'swindingcobblestonestreets revealsawidearrayofbustlingsidewalkcafesand tapas bars, spontaneous flamenco performances and an ac:ve nightlife.Interna:onallyknownfor thegrandeurof itsEasterWeekprocessionsandAprilFair,Seville offers a variety of rich cultural experiences set against historical Roman,Muslim,andJewishinfluence.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIESStudentswillpar:cipate inavarietyofabernoonac:vi:esdesigned toenhanceyourapprecia:onof thecity’shistoryandlocalcultural.

• WelcomeDinnerexposingstudentstolocalSpanishfoods• Experiencetheculinaryandsocialeventcalled“Tapeando”• AbernoonCoffeealongtheGuadalquivirRiver• FlamencoShow • BicycleTourofSeville• MediterraneanTas:ngSession• VisitanArabTeaHouse• FarewellDinner

EXCURSIONS

InsouthernSpain,alongtheCostadelaLuz,youwillfindthebeachesofCadizwith its260kilometresofcoastlineandsomeof themostbeau:fulbeachesyoucouldimagine.ThisAndalusianprovinceiswashedbytheAtlan:cOceanandtheMediterraneanSea.Ithasmanyprotectednatureareaswhichincludesaltflats,sanddunes,pineforests,pasturelandwherefigh:ngbullsarereared,springs, cliffs... Here you will also find small fishing villages and tradi:onalfishermen,withtheirwhitewashedhousesandpeacefulstreets.Youcanenjoytheircrabandsportsshops,restaurantsofferingexcellent,localfreshfishandshellfish,andopen-airterracebars

Spend theweekend inGranada, an evoking citywheremul:ple civiliza:onsthatonce livedonAndalusiasoil lebacultural legacythat isamarveloftheworld.TheAlhambraisthejoythatcrownsthisbeau:fulcityatthefootoftheSierraNevadamountainrange.

STUDENT HOUSINGWe consider housing accommoda:ons to be a key element to the success of any study orwork abroadexperience.Forthisreason,weplaceconsiderableimportanceonunderstandingeachstudent’slifestyleandinterests and by carefully selec:ng each placement taking into considera:on proximity, experience,ameni:esandpastprogramevalua:ons.AllplacementstypicallyhaveWIFIaccessandincludereasonableuseofu:li:es.Housingassignmentsarecommunicatedpriortoarrivalintheformofahousingsheetandaredesignedtomatchtheneedsandexpecta:onsofeachprogrampar:cipant.Thedetailedinforma:oninour housing sheets describes the housing accommoda:on, ameni:es, occupants, loca:on, descrip:on oftheneighborhoodandadistancecharttolocalpointsofinterest.

FamilyLivingLivingwith a local family is awonderful opportunity to improveyour language skills and to expose oneself to local foods andcustoms.Most ofGlobalEd’s families have received interna:onalstudents in the past and enjoy the daily interac:on. Youwill beplacedinasingleordoubleroomandhavetheop:ontorequestaroommatepreferenceiftravelingwithafriend.

What'sIncluded:

•3MealsADay•WeeklyLaundryService•NormalU:li:esUsage

Most housing placements will be located in the areas of Trianaand Los Remedios, both of which are excellent residen:alneighborhoodsandwalkingdistancefromclass.

FACULTY HOUSING

Thecostoffacultyhousingisincludedintheprogramfeespaidbystudents.Themostcommonhousingplacementforfaculty leaders isan independent,onebedroomor twobedroom, self-cateredapartment.Programs thathave twoteachersini:allyshareanapartment(separaterooms),however,theycanbeplacedinseparateapartmentsprovidedstudent enrollment reaches aminimumof 16.While the op:on to livewith a host familywith a fullmeal plan isavailable, faculty tend toprefer the independenceof the self-cateredapartment. All placements typically haveWIFIaccessandincludereasonableuseofu:li:es.Housingassignmentsarecommunicatedpriortoarrivalin the form of a housing sheet. The detailed informa:on in our housing sheets describes the housingaccommoda:on,ameni:es,loca:on,descrip:onoftheneighborhoodandadistancecharttolocalpointsofinterest.

Self-cateredApartmentsLiving in a self-catered apartment provides faculty withmore independence and privacy than living with a localfamily. All apartments include reasonable use of u:li:esand Wi-Fi access (unless otherwise stated). Mostapartments will be a single bedroom unit with akitchen,bathroom,washerandliving/diningroom.

What'sNOTincluded:

•3MealsADay•Dryer•WeeklyLaundryService

Most housing placements will be located in the areas of Triana and Los Remedios, both of which areexcellentresiden:alneighborhoodsandwalkingdistancefromclass.

Our Team

StevenDavis,Execu3veDirectorStevenhasdirectinterna:onalworkexperiencemanagingstudyabroadprograms,crea:nginternshipopportuni:esanddevelopingfaculty-ledini:a:vessince2001tocreateasafe,posi:veandunforgeaablestudyabroadexperience.MBA.UniversityofMiami,MSIB.(MasterofScienceinInterna8onalBusiness)UniversityofMiami,BA.SpanishandEconomics.UniversityofMassachuse@satAmherst,MyersBriggsCer8fiedPrac88onersince2010

RosaMoreno,AcademicCoordinatorRosa has a degree inHistory from theUniversity of Seville and over seven years of both language andcontent teaching experience. She has also lived in theUnited States for over seven years. Her publicspeakingandorganiza:onskillscombinedwithher love for traveland interac:onwithdifferentcultureshasmadeheraperfectfittoruntheSevilleprogram.BA.History.UniversityofSeville

NicoleVarelaHorvath,SevilleOnsiteProgramDirectorNicole,originallyfromChicago,studiedabroadinSevilleasanundergraduatestudentandfeelsfortunatetohavebeenabletocomebacktoliveandworkinthiswonderfulcity.Nicolehasbeenworkinginthefieldofinterna:onaleduca:onsince2011.ShehasadegreeinSpanishandBusinessfromIndianaUniversity,aswellasacer:ficateinRussianlanguageandiscurrentlypursuingamaster’sdegreeinLinguis:c,Literary,andCulturalStudiesattheUniversityofSeville.

CarlosHeredia,SevilleProgramAssistantCarlosisana:veofSevilleandhasbeenworkinginthefieldofstudyabroadsince2009.Carlosisapassionatetraveler,lovesmee:ngpeoplefromotherculturesandenjoysperforminglanguageexchangeswithvisitorstoSeville.CarloshasworkedforCEAandGlobalEdaswellasotherorganiza:onsinthetourismandstudyabroadsectormanagingac:vi:es,excursionsandthehousingexperienceofprogrampar:cipants.

JuandelaFuente,CareerDevelopmentDirectorJuan is fromSeville,Spainandhasbeenworking in thestudyabroadsector since2005 invarious roles,including study center director and career development instructor. He has an undergraduate degree inlegal studies from the University of Seville and an MBA from the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. HecompletedaMasterinEduca:onwithaconcentra:oninBilingualVoca:onalTraining.

AlejandroVarela,CulturalCoordinatorAlejandrowasbornandraisedinSeville,Spain,andlovesgegngtoknowotherculturesandpeoplefromallovertheworld.HehasadegreeinArtHistoryfromtheUniversityofSeville,andaMaster’sdegreeinDesign.Foroveradecade,hehasbeenworkinginthestudyabroadsector.Hehopestocon:nuehelpingstudentsexploreanddiscoverthehistoryandcultureofSpain.

Program Itinerary

3June2017 ArrivalDaySaturday Airport/TrainStationpickup.Transportationtohousing.

WelcomedinnerMeetingPoint:TorredelOro(TowerofGold)20.30hEveningActivity:HorseandCarriageride. Thereisnoabetterwaytogettoknowthecitythanarelaxingrideinahorseandcarriage.Besuretobringyourcamera!

4Jun17 ProgramOrientationThisorientationisdesignedtoprovideprogramparticipantswithanoverviewoftheprogram,sessionitinerary,housingnorms,activitiesandexcursions,andbehavioralguidelines.

WalkingTourofSevilleAftertheorientationwe'lltakethegrouponawalkingtourofthecityofSevilletoshowpopularmonuments,explainthehistoryofSevilleanditsimportance,aswellasshowyouthesocialscenes.BreakforLunchActivity-CoffeealongtheGuadalquivirRiver

Sunday

Week15Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pm

Coaching:4:00pm-6:00pmAfternoonActivity:MediterraneanTastingSession

Monday

6Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmTuesday

7Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmAfternoonActivity:Flamencoshow

Wednesday

8Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmThursday

9Jun17 Excursion:BeachesofCádizFriday

10Jun17

FreeweekendSaturday

11Jun17Sunday


Coaching:4:00pm-6:00pmMonday

13Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmAfternoonActivity:TapasNightOut

Tuesday

14Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmAfternoonActivity:BicycleTourofSeville

Wednesday


16Jun17 FreeDayFriday

17Jun17

FreeweekendSaturday

18Jun17

Sunday


Coaching:4:00pm-6:00pm

MondayTeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pm


Tuesday

21Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmWednesday


23Jun17 FreedayFriday

24Jun17

FreeweekendSaturday

25Jun17Sunday


Coaching:4:00pm-6:00pmMonday


Tuesday

28Jun17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmWednesday


30Jun17 Excursions:Granada(Overnight)• 10:45AM:MeetatEstacióndeAutobusesPlazadeArmas• 11:15AM:DepartureforGranada• 2:15PM:ArrivaltoGranadaandTransfertoHotel• 3:00PM:ArrivaltoHotelCoronadeGranada,leaveluggage

inrooms,andfreetimeforlunch• 4:45PM:MeetinlobbyofHotelCoronadeGranada• 5:15PM:EntrancetotheCapillaReal• 6:00PM:EntrancetotheCathedralofGranada• 6:45PM:StartwalkingtourofthePlazasdelCentro

Histórico• AterlastorganizedActivity,freetimefordinnerandevening

activities

Friday

1Jul17 Excursions:Granada(Overnight)• 8:30AM:BreakfastatHotel• 9:30AM:MeetinHotelLobby,LeavingfortheAlhambra• 10:30AM:EntrancetothePalaciosNazaríes• 12:00AM:StartTourattheAlhambra• 2:00PM:FreeTimeforLunch• 4:45PM:MeetinHotellobbyandstarttheriverwalk• 5:30PM:ArabteatimeatTeteríaAlfaguara• AfterlastActivity,freetimefordinnerandeveningactivities

Saturday

2Jul17 Excursions:Granada(Overnight)• 8:30AM:BreakfastatHotel• 9:30AM:MeetinHotelLobbyforthetouroftheAlbaicín• 12:30PM:FreetimeforLunch• 2:15PM:MeetinHotelLobbyandleaveforbusstation• 3:30PM:DepartGranada• 6:30PM:ArrivalSevillaPlazadeArmas

Sunday

Week53Jul17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pm

Coaching:4:00pm-6:00pm

MondayTeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pm

4Jul17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmAfternoonActivity:FarewellDinner

Tuesday

5Jul17 TeamProjects:9:00am-2:00pmCoaching:4:00pm-6:00pmWednesday

6Jul17 FinalPresentations:9:00am-2:00pmAfternoonActivity:TapasNightOutThursday

7Jul17 FreedayFriday

8Jul17 ProgramDepartureMustleaveby12pmSaturday

Orientation ScheduleTIME TOPIC10:00h Pickup:TorredelOro

10:30-10:45hGettingstartedWelcomeSession,Itinerary,GoalSetting

10:45-11:15h

LivingAbroadLivinginSpainasaforeignerCultureShockThevaluesAmericansliveby

11:15-11:30h

HousingHousingNormsDo’sandTaboosFamily/ApartmentPolicies

11:30-11:50hHealth&SafetyinSevilleGettingtoknowSevilleBasicsforstayingsafe

11:50-12:15hGettingDowntoBusiness SettingExpectationsSyllabusReview

12.15h-12.30hActivities&ExcursionsActivitiesCalendarOverview

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