Study Abroad Semester

LondonSeptember 4 – November 14, 2014• European pre-tour August 31 – September 5, 2014

• Optional return date: November 28, 2014

London

Arriving to London

Classroom at University of London Union

GOTHIC CATHEDRAL IN SEGOVIA

Are YOU……...• Adaptable?• Adventurous?• Patient?• Ready for challenges?• Open-minded?• ADAPTABLE!

These are the traits of successful study abroad students

Study Abroad at MiraCosta• Offers university transferrable classes with transcript from California Community

College (Citrus College)

• Courses taught by California instructors who travel with the students to the host country --- so all classes taught in English

• Classes include only students and faculty enrolled in the program. Classes meet in one classroom assigned at the University of London Union Campus.

• 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..

• Program fees cover the cost of housing and services in the host country

• 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 ClassesClass titles and numbers from Citrus College Catalog

DEANNA DAVIS – COLLEGE OF THE CANYONSEngl 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)

KENNETH GUTTMAN – CITRUS COLLEGEHist 120 - British Life and Culture (CSU/UC) REQUIREDPsychology 101 Introduction to Psychology (CSU/UC)Psychology 225 Psychology of Human Sexuality (CSU/UC) Sociology 202 Contemporary Social Problems (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.

JAMES URBANOVICH – CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGESpeech 101 (3 units-Grade 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)

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 24-hour emergency service

• University of London Union membership

• Guided London tour

• Medical and Fee Refund Insurance

• British Life and Culturefield trips/walking tours

• Orientation programs• Public library pass• Computer lab• Free email/Internet• Extensive social and cultural

activities• Application fee

HousingHomestay 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• 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

• 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). 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 Housing with host family Housing with student apartmentProgram Fees $ 6,745.00 $ 7,695.00

Round-trip airfare (group fare) $ 1,366.00 $ 1,366.00 Airport transfer London to housing included with group airfare included with group airfare

Meals break included + 2 meals 3 meals x 72 days $ 2,160.00 $ 2,880.00

local transportation included included Tuition for in-state ($46/unit) $ 552.00 $ 552.00

books $ 600.00 $ 600.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL  $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 AidIF 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 AidIF 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• 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 OfficeMiraCosta College

Oceanside Campus, Room 3443Iip@miracosta.edu

760/795-6897