Study Abroad Semester
London
September 4 – November 14, 2014
• European pre-tour August 31 – September 5, 2014
• Optional return date: November 28, 2014
London
Arriving to
Classroom at University of London Union
GOTHIC CATHEDRAL IN
SEGOVIA
Are YOU……...
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Adaptable?
Adventurous?
Patient?
Ready for challenges?
Open-minded?
ADAPTABLE!
These are the traits of
successful study abroad
students
Study Abroad at MiraCosta
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Offers university transferrable classes with transcript from California Community
College (Citrus College)
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Courses taught by California instructors who travel with the students to the host
country --- so all classes taught in English
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Classes include only students and faculty enrolled in the program. Classes meet in
one classroom assigned at the University of London Union Campus.
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Students pay tuition and fees for a minimum of 12 academic units to Citrus
College, a California Community College for the same cost as taking classes at
MiraCosta..
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Program fees cover the cost of housing and services in the host country
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Participants must be 18 years of age or older
Eligibility
• Completion of twelve units of
degree applicable or
transferable college units by
Spring 2014
• Cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 (MiraCosta
policy)
• Must be 18 years of age
before departure
• Must enroll in 12 units during
semester program
London Academic Classes
Class titles and numbers from Citrus College Catalog
KENNETH GUTTMAN –
CITRUS COLLEGE
DEANNA DAVIS – COLLEGE
OF THE CANYONS
Hist 120 - British Life
and Culture (CSU/UC)
REQUIRED
Psychology 101
Introduction to
Psychology (CSU/UC)
Psychology 225
Psychology of Human
Sexuality (CSU/UC)
Sociology 202
Contemporary Social
Problems (CSU/UC)
Engl 252 – Introduction
to English Literature 19th and 20th centuries
(CSU/UC)
Engl 272 – Introduction
to World Literature 1600’s through 20th
century (CSU/UC)
Engl 291 – Film as
Literature (CSU/UC)
Engl 294 – Introduction
to Shakespeare
(CSU/UC)
JAMES URBANOVICH –
CRAFTON HILLS
COLLEGE
Speech 101 (3 unitsGrade Only)
Public Address
(CSU/UC)
Speech 103
Argumentation and
Debate (CSU/UC)
Communications 100
Mass Media and
Society (CSU/UC)
Communications 200
Visual Communications
(CSU/UC)
Distance
Education/Online
Courses
Participants can
choose ONE online
course to meet their
full-time 12 unit
requirement.
PLEASE NOTE:
These courses are
taught for 16 full
weeks. They begin
on August 27 and
end December 14.
London Program Fee = $6745
• Homestay lodging w/breakfast
M-F and kitchen privileges
• London transportation pass
(buses & underground train)
• AIFS Student Center Student
Services support staff with 24hour emergency service
• University of London Union
membership
• Guided London tour
• Medical and Fee Refund
Insurance
• British Life and Culture
field trips/walking tours
• Orientation programs
• Public library pass
• Computer lab
• Free email/Internet
• Extensive social and cultural
activities
• Application fee
Housing
Homestay accommodation is included in the
program fee – No additional charge:
Twin-bedded room in a home in London with
breakfast M-F; kitchen facilities shared with host
• Apartment Option is an additional $950:
Shared apartment in central London; furnished
and fully equipped kitchen. No meals included.
Expenses Not Included
• $250 refundable damage
deposit
• Passport
• Personal Expenses
• Meals (breakfast is
included in homestay)
Apartments include
cooking equipment but
not food
• Community College
enrollment fees
• Textbooks
• Airfare (Round trip with
shuttle from London to
housing)
Can purchase group fare:
– September 4 flight: $570 plus
airline imposed taxes/fuel
surcharges of $796
– EuroTour Flight: $525 plus
airline imposed taxes/fuel
surcharge of $795
Participants can choose to
book their own flights to and
from London
OPTION Group Airfare
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Round-trip airfare Los Angeles (LAX) to London will be
available for purchase. Airfare price includes transfer from
airport to housing.
Group airfare has specific travel dates:
- departure on Thursday, September 4
- return Friday, November 14 OR Friday, November 28
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Price: airfare $570 + $796 taxes/fees/fuel surcharge
= $1,366
OPTIONAL TRIPS
• Optional Cultural Activities - 4 one-day excursions and 6
evening events $525 (including transportation, guide, and entrance fees).
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Locations often include Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford, Brighton, Stonehenge and
Salisbury, Bath
Six Cultural Events
– Theatre – Musical, Drama and Comedy
– Program usually includes a ticket to a rugby game or football match (that’s soccer to
you!)
• Optional tour of Scotland – 4 days/3 nights - $595
• Optional European tour – 5 days/4 nights - $995
• Medical insurance IS included in the program, but if you want
to increase the coverage - Optional Medical Insurance Upgrade
is $65
• Optional Personal Property Coverage is $90
Estimated costs
EXPENSE
Program Fees
Round-trip airfare (group fare)
Airport transfer London to housing
Meals
local transportation
Tuition for in-state ($46/unit)
books
ESTIMATED TOTAL
Housing with host family Housing with student apartment
$
6,745.00
$
7,695.00
$
1,366.00
$
1,366.00
included with group airfare
included with group airfare
break included + 2 meals
3 meals x 72 days
$
2,160.00
$
2,880.00
included
included
$
552.00
$
552.00
$
600.00
$
600.00
$11,423.00
$13,093.00
Financial Aid Guidelines
• Study Abroad Financial Aid is Processed at
Citrus College for ALL Eligible College Students
attending fall 2014 in London
• All students applying for financial aid at Citrus
College must adhere to Citrus College’s
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
(SAPS) which includes but is not limited to:
student’s limited to a maximum of 72 completed
total units, enrolled in an eligible program, and
maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Financial Aid
IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED FOR 2014-2015 at
MiraCosta College
• Add Citrus College on your Student Aid Report or call the
processor (800) 433-3243 to add Code 001166
• Forward official sealed copies of ALL academic transcripts to Citrus
College
• Complete Citrus College application for admission Applications
available online http://www.citruscollege.edu
• Send the Request for Financial Assistance forms included in
your Study Abroad materials to Citrus College now, Attention: Julie
Martinez
Financial Aid
IF YOU WANT FINANCIAL AID BUT HAVE NOT
APPLIED FOR 2014-2015
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) ASAP – Application available on-line at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Follow instructions.
• List school code of study abroad host college to receive your
Student Aid Report: Citrus College code - Code 001166;
MiraCosta code - 001239
• Sign and mail Request Financial Assistance sheet
• Follow remaining procedure list in Applying for Financial Aid
Need more money?
• AIFS Ambassador Scholarships – Available only to student
applicants to London! Deadline June 14, 2013
• Do you have a Pell Grant with your Financial Aid award?
Gilman Scholarship is a national scholarship competition for study
abroad participation. Deadline: The deadline: March 4,
2014 by 11:59pm Central Time. www.iie.org/gilman
• MiraCosta Foundation offering scholarships for Fall 2014. Look
at the MiraCosta Scholarship Website for deadlines!
Are you an Art student? Completed 2 transfer-level art classes?
Check out the Dorothy Pat McCoury Study Abroad scholarship!
Dates and Deadlines
• Today: scholarships and financial aid. No obligation!
• March 4 – Gilman Scholarship deadline
• June 13, 2014– submit application and deposit to purchase
airfare option. Also deadline for London Ambassador Scholarship
application
• July TBA– pay balance of program fees
• August TBA – attend program orientation
Check for understanding
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What are the deadlines for study abroad?
Who can apply?
How much does it cost?
What language are my classes taught in?
Where do I take classes?
How do I get a transcript for classes I
complete on this program?
• Where do I live?
Contact me!
Mia Scavone
International Office
MiraCosta College
Oceanside Campus, Room 3443
Iip@miracosta.edu
760/795-6897