CMC Study Abroad Students in Spain during World Cup

CMC study abroad students were in Salamanca, Spain with faculty, Lauren DeAre when Spain won the World Cup in July 2010. Lauren DeAre writes about the experience in Spain.

¡Locos for the Mundial!

Almost everyone in Spain caught World Cup fever, which in Spanish is called the "Copa Mundial". It was Spain's first time ever to play in the final and their first win as champions. Restaurants and bars all set out large TVs and people gathered around to watch together, sitting in chairs to order a drink or just finding a place on the ground. In the main plaza of Salamanca, the Plaza Mayor, the balconies were decorated with flags. After the big victory, everyone in Salamanca went out into the streets, waving flags, dancing, singing and chanting and forming a long parade to the plazas. People in balconies threw water down on the people below and everyone celebrated. To my surprise, the next day was a normal workday but national pride is strong and the win has lifted Spain's spirits in tough economic times.

CMC Study Abroad at Breckenridge on March 17

Do you dream of Spain on your summer break while speaking Spanish at a restaurant on the garden plaza in Salamanca? Imagine yourself in Ireland taking an international business or literature class at the Irish American University in the heart of Dublin? Join CMC on a study abroad trip to Spain and Ireland in Summer 2010...and earn credit! Visit the Breckenridge Campus on Wednesday, March 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and find out more about those dream trips to Spain and Ireland with CMC International Programs. Its not too late to sign up! For more information please contact Melanie Stevens, Coordinator of International Programs, 970-947-8317.

CMC Study Abroad at Timberline Campus on Feb 3rd

Do you dream of speaking Spanish at a restaurant on the garden plaza in Salamanca, Spain on your summer break? Imagine yourself in Ireland taking an international business or literature class at the Irish American University in the heart of Dublin? Join CMC on a study abroad trip to Spain and Ireland in Summer 2010...and earn credit!

Visit the International Programs display at Timberline Campus in Leadville on Wednesday, February 3 at the cafeteria and find out more about these dream trips to Spain and/or Ireland with CMC International Programs. For more information please contact:

Mary Ebuna
Chairman of International Programs; Professor of Spanish
Ph 719-486-4224
mebuna@coloradomtn.edu

or

Melanie Stevens
Coordinator of International Programs
Ph 970-947-8317
mstevens@coloradomtn.edu

CMC Study Abroad at Spring Valley on Jan 27

Do you dream of Spain on your summer break while speaking Spanish at a restaurant on the garden plaza in Salamanca? Imagine yourself in Ireland taking an international business or literature class at the Irish American University in the heart of Dublin? Join CMC on a study abroad trip to Spain and Ireland in Summer 2010...and earn credit! Visit the Club Fair at Spring Valley campus in Glenwood Springs on Wednesday, January 27 from 11:00 to 1:30 and find out more about those dream trips to Spain and/or Ireland with CMC International Programs. For more information please contact Melanie Stevens, Coordinator of International Programs, 970-947-8317.

CMC Students Learn About Cultural Heritage-Restoration Project

The Childhood home of Oscar Wilde, 1855 - 1878

American College Dublin came into possession of this house in 1994 and was presented with an extremely generous donation in 1998 by Tina & William E. Flaherty, New York City, which has provided the College with the much needed funds to undertake a series of restoration works, under the guidance of Mrs. Ellen Ross Sarafian, Curator of the Oscar Wilde House.
The Clementina & William E. Flaherty Cultural Centre enables the College to host many interesting exhibitions and it has become an integral part of the artistic and cultural life in Dublin and has quickly become a highly desirable exhibition venue amongst the artistic community both in Ireland and overseas.
The Oscar Wilde House restoration project involved the revival of traditional crafts to repair plasterwork and joinery and restore the original stone and wooden floors found throughout the house.
The hall, stairs, landing & first floor have all been decorated with period paints and antique mirrors, rugs and fabrics. Reproduction furniture of Irish Georgian design was specially commissioned for the house and was modelled on the furniture found in many of the historic houses around Ireland.
Students attending the American College Dublin have the opportunity to study in the Oscar Wilde House, many of whom are International/ American students who have chose to study on of the degree, master diploma programs at American College Dublin or to spend a semester at the college, as part o our Study Abroad Programme. These students are privileged to be able to study in the unique atmosphere of the Oscar Wilde House.

Space still available for the Summer 2010 Study in Ireland!

Is Ireland Your Dream?

Did you know that more than 34.5 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry? This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland today. No wonder we are getting such a great response to our study in Ireland program for summer 2010. We’re hearing that going to Ireland is a lifelong dream for many of our students. We are working with Irish American University which has many programs in common with CMC, especially in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business and Finance, Liberal Arts such as Literature, and degrees and certificates in Hospitality Management. Did I mention that their campus is ideally located in historic Dublin across the street from Trinity College? Start planning!

International Programs Road Show

Melanie Stevens and I have spent the last couple of days visiting with students on several CMC campuses and the excitement is building for Study Abroad opportunities coming up this spring and summer 2010. We had a great time visiting classes and after looking at slides, I'm ready to beam myself over to Madrid to sit in an outdoor café to people watch and have a café con leche and then to wander through Velazquez room of the Prado Museum. Ah, well, soon enough. Join us!

Have a look at our web page. Ireland is a hot topic now too!
www. coloradomtn.edu/international_programs