Study Abroad in Germany Summer 2019 FLC is offering 5 summer courses in Heidelberg, Germany! April 30-June 18, 2019 Led by: Professor Doug Lyon & Senior Lecturer Chris Lyon Have the experience of a lifetime AND Accelerate your graduation date if you are in the School of Business Administration OR Complete 50% of a useful Business Minor while adhering to Finish in 4 Classes are 3 days a week, 1 day for excursions and 3 day weekends Take 2 or 3 courses: ACC 226 & 370, BA 300, 374 & 495 (there are 3 required SOBA courses) The program is offered in 2020 & 2021 - same dates and courses Contact us today Dr. Doug Lyon lyon_d@fortlewis.edu or Chris Lyon lyon_c@fortlewis.edu
Why is studying abroad with FLC in Heidelberg, Germany awesome? It s so easy to participate Register for classes as usual that s it FLC faculty teach you in a classroom in Heidelberg It s affordable Scholarships, tuition waivers, grants, etc. all apply The reasonable program fee includes accommodations It can accelerate your graduation date Useful summer classes make finish in four a breeze It s going one of the best experiences in your life Start working on your bucket list Do something memorable & exciting now
We think studying abroad will be THE BEST EXPERIENCE you have during college! Meet new friends, travel new places, learn new things
Assimilate the culture and become a global citizen
The Timing 4/30/19 Arrive in Heidelberg 5/1/19 Classroom instruction begins 6/18/19 Depart Heidelberg Note: All courses are hybrid
What is included in the program? Academic facilities Arrival orientation and support Educational Activities & Excursions Health insurance Accommodations 2 Group Meals In-country transportation (airport & excursions)
Study Abroad Heidelberg Take 2 or 3 of the following courses ACC 226 - Managerial Accounting ACC 225 Financial Accounting is a prerequisite ACC 370 - Accounting Topics in Taxation BA 300 - Management Principles BA 374 - Strategic Communications BA 495 - Strategic Management Capstone
Business Administration Minors: Complete ½ of your minor in Heidelberg! You need 4 required courses and 2 electives, a total of 18 credit hours The 4 required courses are: 1. ACC 225 Financial Accounting (Take before Heidelberg -Prerequisite for ACC 226 and ACC 370) 2. BA 300 Management Principles (Take in Heidelberg) 3. ECON 262 Principles of Microeconomics (Take at FLC) 4. MK 350 Marketing (Take at FLC) The 2 elective courses are: Any 2 courses with ACC, BA, ECON or MK prefixes, 1 must be upper division (Take both in Heidelberg)
Interesting facts about Heidelberg The oldest university in Germany is Heidelberg University The first bicycle was invented in Heidelberg Heidelberg was not bombed in WWII Splendidly restored Altstadt (Old City) Good hub for European travel, and a great place to live and just hang out
The 3 day weekends are when you travel from Heidelberg to: Amsterdam 313 miles Berlin 391 miles Brussels 280 miles Innsbruck 273 miles Milan 360 miles Paris 337 miles Prague 312 miles Great location for travel! Durango to: Denver 338 miles
Weekend travels Cliffs of Moher, Ireland John Lennon Wall, Prague, Czech
More travels Capri, Italy Switzerland
The Application Process Contact: Dr. Doug Lyon lyon_d@fortlewis.edu EBH 166 970-247-7289 or Chris Lyon lyon_c@fortlewis.edu EBH 176 970-247-7236 You will receive an invitation to join a Canvas course for SOBA Study Abroad Heidelberg Summer 2019. The Canvas course has detailed information on the application process. The first thing you need to do is upload a resume and letter of interest on Canvas. The application period runs December 1, 2018 or until the program fills. Apply today!
Study Abroad Costs: Estimated Total Cost In-state, 9 credit hours These costs DO NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL TRAVEL RELATED EXPENSES DURING STUDY ABROAD! Airfare roundtrip Durango-Frankfurt $ 1,000 ESTIMATE-cost will vary depending on departure airport and date of booking. Damage deposit on apartment $ 300 Payable when you arrive in Heidelberg. This deposit is refundable if there is no damage to apartment. International SOS $ 160 FLC in-state tuition, fees and books $ 3,137 Based on 9 credit hours.any summer financial aid, grants, tuition waivers, etc. apply. Meals $ 1,085 ESTIMATE-cost can vary greatly depending on lifestyle. Passport $ 135 Passports may be obtained through FLC International Programs Office. Personal/miscellaneous $ 785 ESTIMATE-cost can vary greatly depending on lifestyle. Payable to FLC. Make payment to cashier's office in installments as indicated on schedule *Program fees $ 4,428 below. Total $ 11,030 *Program fees include: (1) Academic Facilities: (2) Arrival, Orientation and Support: Assistance with moving into residence Tours of facility and neighborhood Crash course in German culture and language 24 hour emergency telephone number (3) Educational Activities and Excursions: (4) Health Insurance (5) Faculty travel related expenses (6) Housing 47 nights in fully furnished apartments (with kitchens) (7) Meals Kick-off and farewell traditional German dinners (8) Transportation: Airport shuttle service available on arrival day Transportation for all program activities
The Payments The Program Fee: The total program fee is estimated at $4,500 and payable as follows: 1. 12/8/17 25% of the program fee is due 2. 1/15/19 25% of the program fee is due 3. 2/15/19 25% of the program fee is due 4. 3/15/19 25% of the program fee is due The final payment may be adjusted to reflect fluctuations in the exchange rate Please note that all payments are non-refundable. FLC tuition, fees and books are due at the normal time. You pay for airfare & passport in advance. You pay for meals & personal expenses as incurred in Heidelberg.
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