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| ›› Segovia [Homestay near GEO Campus] Six-night, single-occupant room & shared bath with three meals per day |
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| ›› Oviedo [University of Oviedo Residence Hall] Six-night, single-occupant room & private bath with one meal per day |
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›› Las Arenas, Asturias [Hotel] One-night, dual-occupant with one meal in Los Picos de Europa |
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| ›› Bilbao [Residencia Blas de Otero] Two-night, single-occupant & private bath [no meals included] |
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| ›› Madrid [Hotel] One-night prior to departing for USA, dual-occupant [no meals included] |
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• All sixteen-nights lodging offers free, Wi-Fi Internet access • All host-institution instructional facilities also offer free, Wi-Fi Internet access |
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Meals Five class dinner meetings are included, providing time to prep for what's next and talk about adjusting to things like climate, jet lag, new cultural norms, language, and food; we'll experience a wide variety of food! Spanish Tapas, for example, are famous as hot and cold snack-sized portions that can easily turn into a sophisticated meal, and they're distinctive in each region of Spain. Meats, seafoods, fruits, vegetables, breads, and cheeses abound. We'll find churros to dip into hot chocolate, too. |
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Ground Transportation High-speed trains to Segovia & Oviedo; Bilbao to Madrid train; Barajas Airport shuttle included. GEO provides local transportation passes. Charter Bus or other transport modes for all class sponsored excursions [photography field sessions] are included. Class Sponsored Cultural Activity Admission Costs See the the Course Syllabus or Field Sessions links for details. |
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Medical Insurance & 24-Hour Support The insurance provided by Global Education Oregon [GEO] is health and evacuation insurance, plus 24-hour crisis management support, that works in collaboration with WCC's Study Abroad Office. It does not cover personal property or trip cancellation. Important: Students are strongly advised to maintain US-based medical insurance, as this GEO coverage only supplements it temporarily. Keeping your own policy active while abroad is important, especially if there's a need to return to the USA early. |
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Photography Equipment WCC's Digital Media Arts Photography Department offers students the option to borrow a Canon DSLR camera, lenses, and Apple portable computer with Adobe Lightroom, for the duration of the trip; free. Pre-Departure & On-Site Orientations Attendance is required at orientations to coordinate detailed instructions regarding your time in Spain. Topics include communication, academic expectations, health and safety, money & currency exchange, living accommodations, packing, cultural dress standards, travel documents, logistics, equipment handling, to name just a few. |
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INITIAL DEPOSIT DUE ››› Friday 15December 2017: SECOND DEPOSIT DUE ››› Friday 26January 2018: FINAL BALANCE DUE ››› Friday 09March 2018: Payment installment plans are available! Cancellation for full refund must be declared by 4:00pm, Friday 09March 2018 |
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| Airfare is NOT INCLUDED in the Program Price..... | ± $1,400.00 |
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Roundtrip Airfare From Detroit [DTW] to Madrid [MAD] ›› Students are notified of the trip's confirmation status by Friday 09March 2018. ›› Students are advised of airfare when the trip is confirmed [group ticketing viable]. ›› WCC is not liable for reimbursement of airfare purchased before 09March 2018. ›› Students receive recommended flight information about carrier, day, and time. ›› Lower prices are available based on carrier, departure city, and other variables. ›› Students are responsible for on-time arrival in Spain, for the first day of class. |
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Options to Extend Travel Airline tickets can be purchased as a group, but students also have the flexibility of using the carrier of their choice, and/or frequent flier miles to support the purchase. Students can arrive in Spain early, and return to the USA anytime after the course ends, until their tourist Visa expires. Students can continue to travel to other destinations from Bilbao [such as Barcelona], after the last official day of class. Student attendance required to earn course credit as noted on the course syllabus. |
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| WCC Tuition is based on residency status... | [2017-18] RATES | |
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PHO 105 Digital Photography Abroad — 3 Credits | 60 Contact Hours — Residency status is determined at registration — Taxes are extra |
In-District Student: $285.00 |
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Out-of-District Student: $474.00 |
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Out-of-State Student: $642.00 |
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| International Student: $744.00 | ||
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Technology/Enrollment + Contact Hour Fee: $41.00 |
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These Costs Vary Student-to-Student... |
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Pre-Departure Travel Documentation Immunizations — usually none are required. Stay informed: A Valid Passport is Required to Enter Spain [acquire this ASAP] • Allow six-weeks minimum to get a passport in-hand after applying • CHECK THE PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATE: Spain does not permit travelers to enter the country unless a passport remains valid THREE-MONTHS after the scheduled departure date: SIX-MONTHS advised.
Travel Insurance Recommendations • Students are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance to protect deposits, tuition, and tickets, etc., in case of delays/unexpected events. • Students are advised to keep their US-based medical insurance coverage in addition to any additional travel insurance coverage with a provider such as, Travel Guard | STA Travel | HTH Travel | World Nomads | InsureMyTrip Seagate 1TB Portable Hard Drive Seagate Model# STDR1000100 [Recommended] • 5400 RPM: USB 3.0 and/or Thunderbolt compatible [Mac compatible] • Search at B&H Photo for Student Prices Roundtrip Shuttle, Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airport |
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Tuition for Non-Credit Spanish Language & Culture [optional] — SPN 4000 will appear as a separate amount on your invoice. The amount is the same regardless of residency status, since it is a non-credit offering. — Class meets on four Saturdays before departure: Saturday 30June, 07July, 14July, 21July 2018 |
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Minimum Recommended Personal Allowances • Meals that are NOT included / groceries [$40/day x 15 days] • Non-Sponsored excursions [independent field sessions] • Bicycle Rental Fee or other personal transportation modalities • Coin operated laundry machines on campus • SmartPhone apps, cell phone SIM Card • ATM Bank Withdraw & Currency Exchange/Conversion Fees |
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| Total Estimated Cost [includes figures in bold red only]: | ± $4,996.00 | |
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Money Management In Spain Spain uses the Euro. Students must set up a Debit Card with their bank [physically present in the U.S., prior to departure] to enable the usage of Automated Teller Machines [ATMs], to retrieve cash as needed while in Spain. Currency exchange rates shift hourly [impossible to forecast]. Be aware that this factor directly impacts costs. Tap the XE icon for live rates. |
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| Credit Cards Visa & MasterCard work best, but their use can still be "hit-and-miss." Not all stores accept them. Chip & PIN technology credit/debit cards are the standard in stores, but also to buy train, subway, or bus tickets at kiosks in stations or airports. "Swipe" cards do not work in Europe. Pre-Loaded Chip & PIN Cash Passport Recommendation https://www.travelex.com |
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| Traveler's Checks Not Advised These monetary instruments are very difficult to cash at banks. Can I Use Financial Aid? Yes — Students that would like to use Financial Aid must pay costs up front, and then get reimbursed in May, at the start of the spring semester. Financial Aid cannot be used to pay deposits and pre-departure costs. |
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| Are Scholarships Available? Yes — Students must apply for Scholarships by 01 February 2018, and if awarded, can use the funds to offset some portion of their costs. Award notice usually occurs in mid-March or later & funding arrives in late spring. ›› WCC Foundation Scholarship ›› Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship ›› Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad in Spain |
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Don Werthmann
professional faculty — photo
washtenaw community college