Discover the greatness of Rome and the Italian Renaissance Travel Date May 13 May 24 Application Deadline: February 10, 2017 1
Program Leader: Professor Mariana Grigoras and Professor Anastasia Romanchuk To be eligible for this program, you must have: Successfully completed at least on semester at Northwood University. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Students on academic probation are not eligible to apply. Completed prerequisite courses for academic credit offered with specific study abroad programs Program Overview and Schedule Students who are accepted to the program will travel to Italy, enjoying breathtaking vistas, visiting cities, touring museums and castles, viewing artistic and architectural masterworks from the ancient and medieval period, and learning more about the impact of the Renaissance on the making of the modern world. Students will also learn about the culture of Italy and its people. The program will consist of travel within Italy. Each student will be expected to attend two pre-departure lectures, write a detailed daily journal in which they will reflect on everyday encounter with the Italian history and culture, and each student will have to turn in a research paper from the topics listed under course materials on Bb. The paper will consist of six pages and be documented using the APA. Students accepted into the program must also attend several mandatory orientation sessions that will be held before departure. Dates for these orientation sessions will be set once the final roster of participants is complete. The travel schedule is as follows: NOTE: When traveling abroad, flexibility is important. Sometimes plans need to be adjusted, so the schedule is subject to change. Students who are accepted into the program will receive a number of updates with more specific details regarding travel and the program. There will be some free time built into the schedule so that students may explore on their own. May 13 May 14 May 14 to 17 May 18 to 21 May 21 to 23 May 24 PM departure from U.S. Arrive in Rome, Italy Rome Florence Torino (Turin) Return to U.S. Academic Program Students who apply and are accepted to the program will be enrolled in HIS 3850: Special Topics or ENG 3850: Special Topics and will earn 3 hours of credit for successfully participating in the program and fulfillment course requirements. The course can be used as a substitute for a global (HIS), civic (ENG) or general elective. Students will complete all pre coursework, assignments while in the Italy, and post coursework due after the program. 2
The course is designed for sophomore, junior or senior level students. The course will include: Two pre-departure orientation sessions (a pre-trip assignment is due before departure) Travel to Italy where students will visit various sites. Upon return to the United States, students would need to complete and submit their course work to Professor Grigoras or Professor Romanchuk. These items would be due two weeks after arrival back in the U.S. A detailed course syllabus will be sent to students accepted for the program. Program Leader Professor Grigoras Mariana Grigoras is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Science and Humanities, and has been on the faculty of Northwood University since 2007. She earned her MA in History from the University of Bucharest, and has taught at Northwood University, Davenport University and Mid-Michigan Community College. She has taught courses in western civilization for many years. Professor Grigoras is a native of Romania. Professor Romanchuk Anastasia Romanchuk, Associate Professor at Northwood University, has a BA in English from McMaster University and an MA in Education from Central Michigan University. Professor Romanchuk has taught English and Humanities courses for twenty-five years both in Ontario and Michigan colleges. In her spare time Ms. Romanchuk loves to explore art and culture through theatre, film and travel. Whether it is a local Midland Center for the Arts show, touring the Louvre Museum in Paris or taking part in the Toronto Film Festival, she enjoys it all. Professor Romanchuk has travelled to Europe previously, taking Northwood students to London and Paris, and is excited explore Italy this year. She will share with students the history, culture, theater and art this amazing country has to offer. Travel All students participating in this program will depart together from the Detroit airport (DTW), and return to the Detroit airport at the end of the program. Roundtrip airfare from Detroit is part of the program fee, and Northwood University will purchase air tickets for all students. Individual students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Detroit airport. You must have a valid passport to participate in this program. ***Obtaining a passport is YOUR responsibility. You MUST have your passport in hand when you return your application. The passport number will be needed at that time for insurance purposes. *** Students need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months following the date of their return to the USA. NOTE: Those who do not hold American citizenship should check with the International Programs Office at intlprograms@northwood.edu regarding the need for a visa to travel to the Italy. 3
Standards of Behavior For this program, it is essential that each participant make an effort to get along with everyone else and to be courteous to our hosts. Students will be asked to review and sign a standards of behavior document prior to departure. A student who disregards these standards, in spite of warnings, may be dismissed from the program. Insurance As part of the program fee, Northwood University will purchase, on behalf of the student, a study abroad insurance and a limited preferred health plan for international travel but Northwood University strongly recommends that students NOT rely solely on the insurance that is purchased by the University. Students are responsible for any other health insurance, and they should check with their insurance provider as to coverage for health and medical insurance while traveling abroad. Students Enrolled in Northwood Universities Insurance can obtain information regarding their coverage at http://www.studentinsurance.com/schools/mi/northwood/pdfs/brochure.pdf Costs The cost for the program is $5350 per person, which includes tuition for 3 hours of academic credit. The payment schedule for the program is as follows: $500 deposit due with the application on First payment of $2,425 due on March 3 rd 2017 Second payment of $2,425 due on March 31 st 2017 Financial balances must be paid in full before departure. The program fee includes: tuition for 3 credit hours roundtrip airfare to Italy and all planned travel in Italy ground transportation from airports to hotel/hostel international travel insurance preferred health plan for international students all hotel/hostel accommodation while in Europe transportation and entry tickets to all venues planned group activities and excursions some group meals The fee does not include: travel to and from Detroit airport 4
any meals not included in the program personal expenses such as souvenirs, clothing, etc. personal travel and activities any individual passport/visa Applications and Deadlines Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Your application will consist of: the application form, a nomination form (completed by a Northwood faculty member and sent in separately from your application), course substitution form (completed and signed by an academic counselor), A copy of the photo page of your passport, if you have it, must accompany the application or if you do not have it at the time of application must be sent it as soon as you obtain your passport. Applications must be completed and returned to the International Programs office by Feb 10, 2017. You will be notified within fourteen days of this deadline whether or not you have been accepted to the program. If the number of applications exceeds spaces, a waiting list will be maintained. Upon notification of your acceptance to the program, you must return an acceptance form. Questions For questions contact: International Programs at (989) 837-4327 or intlprograms@northwood.edu 5
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY Study Abroad Student Application Form Please Type or Print Legibly: Name: Date of Birth: - - Last First MI MM DD YYYY Sex: M F Student ID Number: Name of Study Abroad Program Applying to: E-mail address: Country of Citizenship: IMPORTANT: List an email address that you check frequently. Much of the communication for this program will be via email. It is essential that we remain in contact with you from your acceptance into the program until your departure. It is your responsibility to inform our office intlprogram@northwood.edu of any change in address, e-mail, or phone number PLEASE FILL IN ALL INFORMATION BELOW Local (Northwood) Address: Street Address City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Cell phone: Please Give Parents Full Names and Address(es): Parents phone number(s): Your major: Cumulative GPA: I am a: Sophomore Junior Senior I have have not attended a Study Abroad program while at Northwood University. 6
NOTE: If you are a student athlete, you must have Coach and NCAA Compliance Officer s signature Student Athletes: Yes No If yes, what Sport Coach Signature: NCAA Compliance Officer Signature Do you have any physical or mental conditions which might impact your ability to participate in this program? If so, please list any pertinent details below: Passport number: Expiration Date: NOTE: If you have no passport at this time, apply for one immediately and submit this application anyway. My signature below indicates my request for consideration of this application and my understanding that a deposit (amount indicated on the information packet) must accompany this application. If I am accepted, payments are due on the appropriate date as indicated on the programs information packet. I understand that payments will not be billed but are due on my own initiative. Checks should be made out to Northwood University and mailed to: International Programs Study Abroad, Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48460-2392. In signing this application, I also understand that if I: voluntarily withdraw from this program prior to departure, OR withdraw from the program for any reason once the program has begun, that only the portion of the fees not already committed to fixed costs (salaries, airfare, hotels, etc.) or non-refundable down payments/deposits can be refunded to me, and this only after the closing date of the program. Students who are dismissed from the program receive no refund. My parent s signature (one parent is required to sign if student is not 21 years old) below indicates their awareness of this application, without which I cannot be considered. Student Signature: Date: Parent /Guardian Signature: Date: 7
FOR FULL CONSIDERATION RETURN BY DUE DATE TO: Study Abroad Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640-2398 FAX: (989)837-4247 Email: intlprograms@northwood.edu (or bring in person to the International Programs Office on the second floor of the Church Building) --------------------------------------------------------------For office use only: ------------------------------------- Credit Hrs Cum GPA Verified on: / / Verified by: Admit: Y N 8
Course Enrollment and Substitution Form Student: take this form to an Academic Counselor and have it completed and signed. The form should be returned to you. You must then submit this form with your student application form. Student Name: Last First MI Student ID: Study Abroad Program Applying for: Student s major: Student is enrolling in: Course Substitutes for: Academic Counselor: Please complete and sign this form, and return it to the student. Signature: Academic Counselor Date: Enrollment recorded on date: (to be completed by International Programs Office) Signature: Date: Director of International Student Services 9
Study Abroad Scholarship Policy Please note the study abroad scholarship policy now in effect for the 2016-17 academic year: 1. All study abroad scholarship requests must be made in writing to via e-mail to: intlprograms@northwood.edu The request should include: student s full name, student ID and the name of the specific program to which the student is applying, and a brief (no more than 1 page) statement of financial need (any information that would demonstrate need). 2. Students must have a complete program application on file (including the faculty reference form and course substitution form) in order to be considered for a scholarship. Students who do not have a complete application on file will be notified that their request is pending until the application is complete. 3. Scholarship applications must be received by the published application deadline for the specific program. Scholarship requests for specific programs will be reviewed by the study abroad scholarship committee immediately following the published application deadline for that program. The Director of International Education will then communicate the committees decision to the applicant. 4. Scholarship requests are based solely on financial need. There is no fixed amount per scholarship award. Any scholarship awards are intended to assist students with the cost of study abroad, but will not cover the entire cost of any program. 5. Scholarship funds, if awarded, are credited to the student s university account. Scholarship funds cannot be used as cash or to support cash expenses for a study abroad program. 10
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY Student Nomination Form To be completed by a Northwood Staff or Faculty Member A nomination from Northwood University faculty/staff is required by students who are applying for this program. NOMINATOR: At the request of a student applying for this program, please complete the following form and submit it directly to the Study Abroad and International Programs Office (Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48640-2398) on the Michigan campus. (Please note that the student s application for this program is not complete without this nomination--applications for which nominations are not received will be eliminated from consideration.) Student Name Faculty/Staff Name and Title Phone Number: E-mail Address: Name of program Please use the space below (and back of the form if needed) to address the following about the applicant: 1. How do you know the applicant? 2. Rank the applicant on the following (circle accordingly: 1= poor/low 5 = average 10 = excellent/high): Self-Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Maturity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Eagerness to Learn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ability to Get Along 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 With Others: 11
3. Do you have any reservations/concerns about this student participating in a study abroad program? No YES If yes, please provide more information about your reservations/concerns. 4. Please provide any other comments. Faculty/Staff Signature: Date: 12