Spring Semester in Florence, Rome and Paris

Spring Semester in Florence, Rome and Paris with January 27 - April 26, 2014 ACCENT International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad

Immerse yourself in experiential learning Spend the Spring Semester 2014 in Florence, Rome and Paris with Santa Barbara City College. The SBCC Semester Abroad in Italy and France focuses on art history, intercultural communication and marketing. Florence, Rome and Paris become an extension of your classroom as you explore each city s architecture, monuments, churches, museums and galleries. Participants on the Semester in Florence, Rome and Paris program live in student residences or apartments located in central neighborhoods of the cities. Participants will have the opportunity to attend cultural events and optional excursions as well as social activities organized by the ACCENT Center staff in each city. If you have questions about any aspect of this program, please feel free to contact the at 805.965.0581 ext. 2494 or sullwold@sbcc.edu or contact ACCENT at 800.869.9291. January 27 - April 26, 2014 Student Services: The ACCENT Study Centers ACCENT is an independent study abroad program provider with a multinational team of staff members who all have personal experiences in study abroad. With more than 20 years of experience coordinating high-quality overseas study programs, ACCENT works in partnership with U.S. colleges and universities to develop academically challenging and culturally enriching overseas study experiences in Paris, Florence, London, Madrid, Rome and Istanbul. Each city is home to a fully-staffed ACCENT Study Center that serves as a home base for program participants. The ACCENT San Francisco Center coordinates program enrollment and pre-departure preparation for students, helping to make their transition to living overseas as smooth as possible. The fully-staffed ACCENT Rome, Florence and Paris Study Centers provide on-site support services to program participants. The ACCENT Rome Study Center is located in the historic city center near the Piazza Navona. The ACCENT Florence Study Center is centrally located near the main historic sights of the city including the Ponte Vecchio. The ACCENT Paris Center is located in the historic Bastille district of central Paris, within easy métro/bus reach of the Latin Quarter and the City of Lights incomparable museums and monuments. The ACCENT Study Centers are open during the week for students to use the resource and lending library, ask questions, check their email in the computer lab and collect their mail. The ACCENT staff provide a wide variety of on-site student services and are an invaluable resource for students who want to find out more about their host city.

Academic Curriculum Students enroll in the following courses for a total of 12 units. Course Description Units Communication 151 (Online Class) Intercultural Communications 3 Art History 210 Survey of Renaissance and Baroque Art 3 Art History 102A Early Twentieth Century Art 3 Marketing 203 Marketing Communications 3 Communication 151, Art 210 and Art102A are transferable to the University of California and California State University. Marketing 203 is transferable to CSU only. Check with your counselor for possible exceptions. Student Housing Students live with other program participants in double/triple rooms in a student residences in Florence and Rome and in shared apartments or a student residence in Paris. In most cases residences and apartments accommodate four to six students with two to three students per bedroom. Accommodations are not provided during the mid-term break. Housing is provided from the first day of the program (January 27, 2014). Program Requirements The Spring Semester in Florence, Rome and Paris Program is open to students who are at least 18 years of age by the program start date. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but you must enroll for the Spring 2014 semester to participate in the program. You do not have to be a communication or art history major, and there is no Italian or French prerequisite. By the time of application, you should have completed at least 12 college units with a grade point average of at least 2.5. You will be required to attend an orientation meeting in early December prior to your departure. Program Timetable Application due w/ first payment Second payment due: September 27 Final payment due: October 29 Departure from U.S.: January 26 Arrival in Florence: January 27 Depart Florence/Arrive Rome: February 22 Depart Rome: March 22 Mid-term break: March 22 - April 1 Arrive Paris: April 1 Return to U.S.: April 26 Application Procedure Deadline for application: October 29, 2013. Apply early as the number of places is limited. Applicants may be accepted after the deadline if space is available. Application forms are available at the SBCC and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad. An interview with the program director will be scheduled upon receipt of your application and deposit. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. For more information on the SBCC Spring Semester Program Contact: ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA 94102 Ph.: (800) 869-9291 FAX: (415) 835-3749 721 Cliff Drive Ph.: (805) 965-0581 FAX: (805) 963-7222 Office: IEC-1, Ext. 2494 Naomi Sullwold Office: IEC-2, Ext. 2494 For information about financial aid, scholarships, and travel information, please visit our website: www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad

Program Price: $7,600 plus a $200 refundable security deposit (The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the cost is subject to change.) Program Price Includes Double or triple rooms in shared student residences, double/triple/quad hotel rooms on overnight excursions A three-day, two night excursion to Venice including transportation, accommodations and half-day guides A three-day, two-night excursion to Bruges/Brussels, including transportation, accommodations, and half day guided tour One day excursiom to Siena, Versailles and Giverny including transportation, entries and a half-day guide Pre-departure and overseas orientation program and practical walking tour of areas around the ACCENT Florence, Rome and Paris Study Centers Welcome meals Florence, Rome and Paris transit passes Transfers from Florence to Rome Transfers from the Florence airport for group flight participants Transfer to the Paris airport for group flight participants Program Price Does Not Include Round-trip airfare (estimated airfare: $1300 - $1400) Transportation to and from LAX SBCC Registration fees (see description) Meals except as described Required medical insurance Travel insurance Personal expenses, books, passports, visas, and anything not listed as included No transfer or housing during midterm break Transportation All participants must check-in at the ACCENT Florence Center January 27, 2014 between 9am and 5pm (Note: most transatlantic flights depart one day before their arrival date). ACCENT will organize an optional round-trip group flight from Los Angeles. Airfare is not included in the program fee. Group flight participants will be met at the airport in Florence and transferred to their housing. Group flight participants returning to the U.S. on the group return date will receive transportation to the Paris airport. Participants on the program will receive detailed optional group flight information approximately four months prior to departure. Estimated airfare $1300 - $1400. Insurance It is your responsibility to obtain your own medical insurance. ACCENT requires proof of such insurance. Upon request, ACCENT will supply information concerning health/travel/cancellation insurance options. Payment Schedule (not including airfare) Non-refundable first payment $250 Final payment due Oct 29 $7,550 The above breakdowns include the $200 refundable security deposit. The payment schedule is the applicant's contractual obligation. Failure to make each payment when due shall automatically cancel participant from the program one week after payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by the ACCENT San Francisco Center. ACCENT, in its sole discretion, may reinstate an applicant subject to availability of space and late enrollment fees. ACCENT charges a $30 bounced check fee for each check received that is not promptly paid by your bank in the normal course of business. Payments After you are accepted to the program, your nonrefundable first payment check will be forwarded to ACCENT, travel contractor for the program. Please send the second and final payments to ACCENT directly by the due dates listed on the following payment schedule. Send payments to: ACCENT, 870 Market Street, Suite 1026, San Francisco, CA 94102. Phone: 800.869.9291. If you are accepted to the program after payment dates have passed, you are required to make the past due payment immediately. Financial Aid To apply for financial aid, you go to the Federal Student Aid website: www.studentaid.ed.gov to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or to the SBCC Financial Aid Office. It may take a minimum of 4-6 weeks to process your paperwork and determine your eligibility for aid. ACCENT offers a Deferred Payment Plan for students receiving financial aid awarded through SBCC. For more information, please contact ACCENT at 800.869.9291. Scholarships If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please pick up a scholarship application form in the SBCC. The deadline for submission for spring semester programs is November 1st. Award amounts vary according to the number of qualified applicants. You may also go to our website and click on Scholarships for Internet sources for study abroad scholarships or come to the SBCC and pick up a scholarship brochure. Apply early and even before you have been accepted to a study abroad program. Registration & SBCC Fees In the fall we will send you registration materials so that you can register for the program courses online. SBCC fees are not included in the program cost. California residents pay $46 per unit; non- California residents and international students pay $257 per unit. You are required to enroll in 12 units in the program. Fees are subject to change. Suggested Amount for Personal Expenses. Though personal spending habits vary widely, we suggest taking at least $1200 per month for food and personal expenses. Visas A visa is written permission from the consulate to visit or temporarily reside in a country and is granted by the government of that country. The duration of this program is less than 90 days and therefore at the time of this printing U.S. citizens do not require a visa to participate on this program. U.S. citizens are permitted a one-time stay for up to 90 days (within a 6 month period) in the collective countries of the Schengen Territory without a visa. Therefore, if you extend your travel dates beyond the dates of the program or beyond 90 days from the start date of the program, whichever is greater, you are subject to visa requirements. It is your responsibility to assess visa requirements and, if necessary, acquire a visa before your departure. Note: Non-U.S. citizens may have different visa requirements and should assess their responsibility. For more information please visit www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp. Passports Specific information about obtaining a passport is available online at: http://travel.state.gov, by calling (877) 487-2778, or in Santa Barbara from the County Clerk-Recorder at 568-2250. Apply for one immediately since passport numbers are needed to make international air reservations 60 days prior to departure and to get an Italian visa. It may take up to twelve weeks to obtain a passport. If you already have one, check its expiration date to make sure it will not expire until at least six months after your return. Cancellations If you have to withdraw from the program, you must notify the. All cancellations must also be made in writing to ACCENT and are effective the date of receipt by ACCENT. Participants are liable for payments until written cancellation is received. Cancellation Fees: 90 days or more prior to start of program $250 60 to 89 days prior to start of program $750 30 to 59 days prior to start of program $2000 15 to 29 days prior to start of program $2500 0 to 14 days prior to start of program No Refund Although the Santa Barbara Community College District has attempted to determine the accuracy of this brochure, the District does not assume any liability with respect to the contents of the brochure. Courses offered, together with other related matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration and/or Governing Board of the Santa Barbara Community College District for reasons related to enrollment, finances, scheduling, dates, costs or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of its rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Travel, housing, meals and other logistical arrangements are provided by a contracting agency not affiliated with Santa Barbara Community College District. Participants will be required to sign a travel request and release which will exonerate the District from any liability. All courses are subject to approval by the Governing Board of Santa Barbara Community College District. All students must enroll for course credit (credit/no credit option available when indicated in the catalog); no auditors are allowed. Units and course grades will be awarded by. ACCENT is not responsible for the academic segment of the program except as specified in the contract between ACCENT and. Nor is ACCENT responsible for airline delays of any kind, or for expenses or loss incurred as a result of such delays. With regard to transportation/travel, regardless of the type of vehicle, ACCENT acts for the passenger as agent only. ACCENT assumes no liability for accident, injury, damage, or loss in any vehicle, or as a result of default by any person or company engaged in transporting the passenger. CST #1013432-40.

Study Abroad Application Procedures for Spring 2014 Florence, Rome, and Paris Study Abroad Program January 27 - April 26, 2014 Deadline for Application: October 29, 2013. Apply early as the number of places in the program is limited. The program may fill before the deadline. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications may be accepted after the deadline, if space is available. To apply to the program, please submit the following. 1 1. Application form. Please print clearly. 1 2. Responses to questions (typed or printed clearly). Please answer the questions listed on the bottom of the application form. 1 3. Copy (unofficial) of your college transcript(s). If you are a freshman, please submit a copy of your high school transcripts. 1 5. Two passport photos. Two recent photos that are passport size (2 x 2 ) and full-face view are acceptable. Print your name on the back of each picture. Staple one photo in the box on the SBCC Application Form. Put the remaining photo in an envelope and staple it to your application. Look in the Yellow Pages under Passport Photo Service. 1 6. Two completed recommendation forms, which are included with this application. At least one form is to be completed by an instructor, preferably an SBCC instructor, if you are an SBCC student. The second form may be completed by a person who knows you well such as an employer, supervisor, or long-time adult family friend. Please no recommendations from relatives, roommates, girl or boy friends. The recommendation forms do not have to be attached to or submitted with your program application. 1 7. Completed Student Conduct Release Form. The top of this form is to be completed by you and submitted to the Dean of Students at the institution you are currently attending. If you are currently attending SBCC, the form is to be submitted to Dr. Ben Partee, Dean of Educational Programs, SS-260 (Student Services Building). Your acceptance to the program is not final until the form is returned to the. The Student Conduct Release form does not have to be attached to or submitted with your program application. 1 8. $250 non-refundable first payment. Payment may be made by check or money order made out to ACCENT. Please put your check or money order in the envelope with your two pictures and staple it to the SBCC Rome, Italy Application Form. 1 9. SBCC Enrollment. If you are not currently enrolled at SBCC, you must complete an SBCC Admissions Application for the 2013 spring semester. You may enroll online at http://www.sbcc.edu/apply/ or staple an SBCC enrollment form to your application. Forms are available at the SBCC Admissions Office in the Student Services Building and the. 1 10. Submit your application. Staple your responses to the questions, transcripts, photos, and deposit to your application. Your recommendation forms and Student Conduct Release Form may be submitted separately to the. By mail: or give it to: 721 Cliff Drive International Education Center, Room #1 Notification of Acceptance. Carola Smith, SBCC Director of Study Abroad, will notify you of acceptance to the program after your interview and after a review of your application documents and recommendation forms. Communication. The SBCC and ACCENT will communicate with you by e-mail and regular mail. Please check your e-mail frequently for any changes or updates. If you change your mailing address or e-mail address, please notify the immediately by sending your new address to sullwold@sbcc.edu 721 Cliff Drive Phone: (805) 965-0581 FAX: (805) 963-7222 Office: #1 International Education Center Phone: Ext. 2494 E-mail: sullwold@sbcc.edu ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA 94102 800 869-9291 www.accentintl.com Study Abroad Website: www.sbcc.edu/studyabroa All statements made on this sheet and distributed generally to prospective or accepted participants shall be for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as being contractual for any purpose.

1I currently attend and am attaching an SBCC enrollment form to this application. 1I currently attend and enrolled at SBCC on-line on (date). 1 I currently attend SBCC. SPRING SEMESTER IN FLORENCE, ROME, AND PARIS WITH SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM Program dates: January 27 - April 26, 2014 1. Staple one passport-size photos here. 2. Staple to your application an envelope with one passport photo enclosed. 3. Using a ball point pen, print your name and SBCC-Flo-Rom- ParSP14 at the top on the back of all the photos. Legal Name K No. Last First Middle (as it appears in your passport) (Your K number is under the bar code on your SBCC student ID card) Current Address Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip Phone (home or cell) ( ) - - Work phone ( ) - - Address after fall semester ends Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip Phone after fall semester ends ( ) - - Date of Birth - - Participants must be 18 years old on or before day of departure. E-mail address @ Citizenship (country) Please print your e-mail address very clearly. Please indicate the best times to reach you at your current phone: If you are not currently attending, what school are you attending? Please list the names of two people who may be contacted in the event of an emergency. These people may be parents, guardians, relatives, or close friends. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Relationship I hereby authorize SBCC representatives to contact and discuss with the persons listed above my status in the study abroad program. I further authorize Carola Smith, Director of SBCC Study Abroad, to review my student conduct file. Signature Date 1 I would like to apply for ACCENT s Deferred Payment Plan. Please send me the Deferred Payment Plan eligibility packet. ACCENT s Deferred Payment Plan may allow me to defer payment of up to 40% of the ACCENT program fees by using Financial Aid awarded through my school. I understand that if I am accepted into ACCENT s Deferred Payment Plan, the plan will constitute an amendment to the terms and conditions in this program brochure. Request for Special Accommodations. If you have a disability for which you will be seeking special accommodations abroad, please contact the SBCC Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) specialist immediately to begin discussions about reasonable accommodations. Phone: (805) 968-0581, ext. 2364. Office: Student Services Building. The process to reach agreement on reasonable accommodations must take place before you leave the US. Students who disclose needs at the last minute or who require accommodations that cannot be made available in the host country, may be advised to postpone participation or consider another program. ----->

Do you have a medical condition that may prevent you from being able to function in the following or situations or to participate in the following activities? 1 Walking on uneven surfaces for at least two miles 1 Climbing several flights of stairs 1 Sitting in buses/trains/airplanes for extended periods of time 1 Being able to adjust to substantially different diets 1 Being able to function at times in extremely hot or adverse weather conditions If you checked any of the activities listed above, please note your medical condition. The information will be shared with our Health and Wellness Program. If you have questions regarding your health as it relates to your ability to participate in the study abroad program, please consult with your physician. I have carefully read the brochure for the SBCC Semester in Florence, Rome and Paris Program and wish to apply. I agree to the terms and conditions stated in the program brochure, including the payment and refund policies. I understand that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions ACCENT will notify me in writing. The applicant shall be the client of ACCENT for all purposes. Any applicable refunds will be returned to the applicant regardless of the source of payment. Signature Date On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions. You may either type or clearly print your responses. Please limit all your answers to 1-2 pages. 1. What are 5 things that you are looking forward to about studying abroad? 2. What are 5 challenges that currently worry you the most about going overseas? 3. How do you think the values and perspectives of the host country will be different from your own cultural values? 4. How do you think you will be perceived by the people in the host country based on your nationality and cultural heritage?

Recommendation for Study Abroad Program #1 Please fill out the following recommendation form for who (name of student) is applying to study in s Florence, Rome and Paris Study Abroad Program. Your honest appraisal of this student is appreciated. *** A = excellent B = good C = average D = poor X = no opportunity to observe Academic ability to do college level course work Emotional stability to live abroad Flexibility/openness to new and different experiences Tolerance and openness to cultural differences Sense of personal responsibility Respect for authority and program guidelines Sense of cooperation Consideration of others/works well with groups Other personal characteristics (friendliness, enthusiasm, humor, etc.) Overall evaluation A B C D X Comments (optional) Thank you! Please return to: 721 Cliff Drive Name: Relationship to applicant: Phone: Date:

Recommendation for Study Abroad Program #2 Please fill out the following recommendation form for who (name of student) is applying to study in s Florence, Rome and Paris Study Abroad Program. Your honest appraisal of this student is appreciated. *** A = excellent B = good C = average D = poor X = no opportunity to observe Academic ability to do college level course work Emotional stability to live abroad Flexibility/openness to new and different experiences Tolerance and openness to cultural differences Sense of personal responsibility Respect for authority and program guidelines Sense of cooperation Consideration of others/works well with groups Other personal characteristics (friendliness, enthusiasm, humor, etc.) Overall evaluation A B C D X Comments (optional) Thank you! Please return to: 721 Cliff Drive Name: Relationship to applicant: Phone: Date:

Dean of Students Conduct Release Form To the SBCC Study Abroad Applicant: 1. Please complete the top part of this form. 2. If you currently attend SBCC, submit this form to the office of Dr. Ben Partee, Dean of Educational Programs, SS-260 (Student Services Changes). If you currently attend another college or university, give this form and an envelope that has a stamp and is addressed to Santa Barbara City College, Study Abroad, 721 Cliff Drive,, to the Dean of Students at your school. 3. Ask the dean to complete the bottom part of the form and return it to the SBCC. Name K No. Last First Middle (if you are an SBCC student) Address Dates of Attendance at : From to City, State, Zip Study Abroad Program location I hereby consent to the Dean of the college I am currently attending to furnish with the information on the form below and I hereby waive my right of access to any statements by said Dean evaluating me and my activities. Signature Date To the Dean: The student named above has applied to participate in a study abroad program at. We will be grateful for your comments that will be kept confidential. 1. Has this student been subject to any disciplinary actions? Yes No If yes, please explain. 2. Are any disciplinary charges pending? Yes No If yes, please explain. 3. Has this student been expelled, suspended, placed on probation, required to withdraw, or given a reprimand or warning? Yes No If yes, please explain. 4. Is this student eligible to re-enroll at your college? Yes No Conditionally If yes or conditionally, please explain. 5. Any additional comments you may wish to make regarding this student. Thank you for taking time to complete this form and returning it as soon as possible to: Study Abroad 721 Cliff Drive Signature Name (Please print) Title Institution Phone