STUDY ABROAD INFORMATIONAL SESSION- INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES- HUS 1001PROFESSOR SUZANNE DUFF

Travel Dates: July 7-17, 2014

HUMAN SERVICES“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”-Gandhi

HOW THIS TRIP CAN AFFECT YOUR FUTURE

Apply what you’re learning in class to the real world

Problem solve, think critically and help those in need

Learn about Social Services in the United States and abroad

Immerse yourself in a culture different than your own

Work side-by-side with your Professor helping those in need

Practice strategies of intervention together

Gain global awareness Practice speaking Spanish!!

COURSE AND TRIP OUTLINE

COURSE OUTLINEHOW IN PERSON AND ONLINE HOURS WILL BE COMPLETED

This course will be online with an international travel component. o USA (pre-trip)

Students will read our textbook, complete chapter quizzes and view online lectures (5 hours)

Pre-Trip Lecture: students will meet for 2 contact hours pre-trip (in person)o Costa Rica (For more detailed information, please see the charts below)

10 lecture hours while traveling on bus 25 lecture hours serving locals in the village of Tortuguero

o USA (post-trip) Students will read our textbook, complete chapter quizzes and view online

lectures (5 hours) Post Trip Lecture: students will meet for 2 contact hours post-trip (in person)

TRIP OUTLINE

Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica Vendor will pick up the group at

the San Jose airport and transfer us to Hotel Aeropuerto

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Day 2: Travel to Tortuguero Stop at Braulio Carrillo National

Park (Cloud Forest) Arrive at Vista Al Mar Lodge

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Days 3-6: San Francisco Community Project

Students will work side by side with Professor and local people to fix up the local school (paint the school, provide school supplies and uniforms, perform shows and teach English)

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Day 7: San Francisco Community Project

Students will work side by side with Professor and local people to fix up the local school (paint the school, provide school supplies and uniforms, perform shows and teach English)

Kayak Tour through Tortuguero National Park

Visit Tortuguero Village

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Day 8: Tour at Evergreen

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Day 9: Free morning Travel to San Jose Dinner and lodging at Hotel Don

Carlos

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Day 10: Poas Volcano and El Angel Waterfall

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Evening of Day 10: Goodbye Dinner at Tin Jo restaurant in San Jose

Day 11: Fly back to US Vendor will transfer group to San

Jose airport

IMPORTANT DETAILS Prepare to Pay Attention!!

1. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION:

YOUR NAME ON THE STUDENT APPLICATION MUST COMPLETELY MATCH THE NAME AS IT IS OR WILL BE ON YOUR PASSPORT, INCLUDING YOUR MIDDLE NAME. WE GIVE THE NAME THAT YOU ENTER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO THE TRAVEL PROVIDER FOR TICKET ISSUANCE. IF THE NAME YOU PROVIDE TO US DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH THE NAME ON YOUR PASSPORT, YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING YOUR FLIGHT, OR THE AIRLINE COULD CHARGE YOU A LARGE FEE TO RE‐ISSUE YOUR TICKETS. THE COLLEGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OF YOUR NAME ON THE STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION.2. PASSPORT:IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PASSPORT, INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ID PAGE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PASSPORT, IT CAN TAKE UP TO 12 WEEKS TO GET ONE. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!

Application/Passport information

1. BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION AND ALL OTHER SUBSEQUENT FORMS YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL PROGRAM RULES AND ALL YOUR DEPOSITS FOR THE TRIP MUST BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO THE TIMELINES OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL SA PROGRAM.

2. THE IEC DIRECTOR AND/OR FACULTY/STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM.

3. THE COST OF ALL SA PROGRAMS IS BASED ON MULTI-OCCUPANCY. ALSO, DUE TO THE FLUCTUATION IN FOREIGN CURRENCY, FINAL PROGRAM COSTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PARTICIPANTS ARE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS ABOVE THE ADVERTISED RATES

4. ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION.

5. MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SA TRIPS WITH PBSC. THE COLLEGE HAS SECURED A VERY REASONABLE INSURANCE PLAN WITH GALLAGHER-KOSTER THAT WILL COVER YOU FOR YOUR TRIP. THE COST IS $37 FOR MOST STUDENTS DEPENDING ON AGE. THIS INSURANCE IS MANDATORY UNLESS YOU CAN OTHERWISE PROVE COVERAGE THROUGH YOUR OWN.

Program Information

1. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION2. CONSENT TO RELEASE CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT RECORD INFORMATION3. STUDENT INFORMATION AND PASSPORT FORM (RM)4. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (RM)5. PHYSICIAN STATEMENT (RM)6. PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT (RM)7. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (RELEASES COLLEGE OF ALL LEGAL LIABILITIES, PLEASE READ CLOSELY) (RM)8. PHOTO/AUDIO/TEXT/VIDEO RELEASE9. DRUG, ALCOHOL, DISCIPLINE POLICY (ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOUND IN THE PBSC STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT HANDBOOK PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE STUDYING ABROAD)

Forms to Fill Out (Applications and Risk Management ((RM)) Forms)

1. FOR ENTRY INTO COSTA RICA, YOU MUST PRESENT BOTH A VALID PASSPORT AND EITHER A ROUND-TRIP TICKET OR PROOF OF ONWARD TRAVEL TO ANOTHER COUNTRY.

2. COSTA RICAN IMMIGRATION NOW ALSO REQUIRES THAT YOU BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF AT LEAST $100 PER MONTH WHILE YOU ARE IN COSTA RICA AS A TOURIST. WHEN YOU LEAVE COSTA RICA, YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A DEPARTURE TAX OF $29 USD.

Travel Requirements for Costa Rica

1. TUITION FOR COURSE (WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY FEE): RESIDENT $294.75 NON-RESIDENT $1074

2. PROGRAM COST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, SOME MEALS, SIDE TRIPS, RELATED ITINERARY, AIRPORT TRANSFERS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION COSTS: _$1400__ P/P

3. PBSC ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FEE: _TBD__ P/P

4. FLIGHT RATE: $500__ P/P

5. G-K INSURANCE: $37

6. COSTA RICA AIRPORT TAX: $29 P/P

7. INCIDENTALS (FOR MEALS NOT COVERED, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING FREE TIME,SOUVENIRS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS): TBD BY STUDENT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

TOTAL: ____________________

Program Costs

-1ST PAYMENT FOR INITIAL DEPOSIT OF $500 IS DUE 2/1/2014.-2ND PAYMENT OF $400 IS DUE 3/1/2014.-3RD PAYMENT OF $500 IS DUE 4/1/2014.-4TH AND FINAL PAYMENT OF $500 IS DUE 5/1/2014.

PROGRAM COSTS

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