BARCELONA Southern California Foothills Consortium Spring semester 2018
VIDEOS o Time lapse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6dihwh82pi o Student video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ago2t8sxdyu&list=pli91ijhud6sauxptazxuswulsqjc4wpj W o Student videos about study abroad and how to pay for it: Pell Grant eligible students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdoc_e4wwnm Non-eligible student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwwlwml79nc o How to apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noneeyiqktk&feature=youtu.be o How to sign up for Financial Aid and Registration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbc33y7efi&feature=youtu.be
WHY STUDY ABROAD? o Less than 10% of US college students study abroad o Shows college admissions and employers skills such as international perspective, cultural awareness, diversity, problem solving, thinking out of the box o Personal skills you gain: independence, creativity, tolerance, openness, initiative, a sense of humor, adaptability, flexibility, values, patience 85% of students agree that studying abroad was the most meaningful experience of their undergraduate education.
STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS AT MIRACOSTA Spain SPRING SEMESTER London FALL SEMESTER Full-time academic schedule with community college credit and faculty CSU/UC transferrable Financial Aid eligible/scholarships available Supportive environment for community college students
WHO CAN STUDY ABROAD? o 18 years or older by the program start date o Completed at least 12 units of degree applicable college credit o cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher First semester? A work in progress may be accepted. See your Study Abroad advisor. o o o o ready for a change? ready for an adventure? ready for challenges? ready to be open-minded and flexible? These are qualities of a successful study abroad student!
HOW IS STUDY ABROAD ORGANIZED o Citrus College HOST CAMPUS o Antelope Valley College o Barstow Community College o Chaffey College o College of the Canyons o College of the Desert o Crafton Hills College Southern California Foothills Consortium Faculty academics tuition and fees o Mira Costa College o Mt. San Antonio College o Mt. San Jacinto College o Rio Hondo College o San Bernardino Valley College o Victor Valley College Students from other colleges and universities are welcome to apply.
HOW IS STUDY ABROAD ORGANIZED o Founded in 1964 Professional Study Abroad Provider Program fees housing in-country support and activities o Over 1.5 million students in over 20 countries o Partnered with the Southern California Foothills Consortium since 1989 o Local Program Coordinators o Extensive incident response and crisis management procedures
HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINES Consider financial aid and scholarship NOW Apply for FAFSA and add Citrus College school code 001166 due now Gilman Scholarship for U.S. citizens with Pell Grant due October 3 AIFS ambassador scholarship due November 1 MiraCosta College Wright Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship due November 1 Meet or email with Mia at the International Office for academic approval once you are committed to the program Once your application is approved by your advisor, you will be sent a link to the online enrollment form and make first payment of $450. DUE: November 22 Complete student application for Citrus College www.citruscollege.edu Pay balance of program fees DUE: December 22
PROGRAM DATES- SPRING 2018 Thursday, February 15 Friday, February 16 Saturday, February 17 Sunday, February 18 Monday, February 19 Friday, March 2- Sunday, March 4 Friday, March 30- Monday, April 2 Saturday, May 12 Depart the U.S. Arrive in Barcelona Transfer to Accommodations Orientation & Guided Tour of Barcelona Classes begin Optional Excursion to Madrid Easter Break Depart Barcelona & Return to the US
Why Barcelona?
IDEALLY SITUATED TO VISIT THE REST OF EUROPE Cities including London, Paris and Rome are a 2-hour flight away on a budget airline
TRAVEL AROUND SPAIN
ACADEMICS o Courses are held Mondays to Thursdays o Courses are UC/CSU transferable and meet General Education requirements o Students enroll in 12-14 units o All students enroll in the Spanish Civilization course o Students may enroll in one Online Education course as part of the 12-14 units
COURSES TAUGHT BY ELIZABETH GÁRATE o SPAN 127 Spanish Civilization (3 units) (Required for all students) o SPAN 101 Spanish I (5 units) o SPAN 102 Spanish II (5 units)
COURSES TAUGHT BY A LOCAL PROFESSOR o SPAN 140 Beginning Conversational Spanish (3 units) o SPAN 141 Intermediate Conversational Spanish (3 units) o SPAN 201 Spanish III (5 units) o SPAN 202 Spanish IV (5 units) o SPAN 210 Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5 units)
SPANISH CIVILIZATION LIFE AND CULTURE COURSE ounderstanding Spanish culture and society oexperiential learning ofield trips: Picasso Museum Joan Miró Foundation Contemporary Art Museum Antoni Tapies Foundation Catalan Art Museum
COURSES OFFERED BY JOHN FINCHER ospch 100 Interpersonal Communication (3 units) o SPCH 101 Public Address (3 units) o SPCH 103 Argumentation and Debate (3 units) o SPCH 106 Small Group Communication (3 units)
COURSES OFFERED BY IRMA VALDIVIA o HIST 104 History of World Civilization since 1500 (3 units) o HIST 109 The World in Conflict- the 20 th Century, a History (3 units) o HIST 139 History of California (3 units) o HIST 140 History of the American West (3 units)
COURSES OFFERED BY GAILYNN WHITE *COURSES WILL ONLY BE OFFERED IF PROGRAM ENROLLMENT REACHES 75 STUDENTS. o SOC 114 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations (3 units)* o SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 units)* o SOC 202 Contemporary Social Problems (3 units)* o SOC 220 Introduction to Gender (3 units)*
ONLINE EDUCATION COURSES Calendars vary- may not coincide with the program dates Students may enroll in 1 Online Education course Courses offered in Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Economics, Geography, History, Humanities, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology (pg. 3-4 of brochure)
AIFS STUDENT CENTER & SERVICES AIFS Student Center & Language school Wifi and computer lab AIFS Student Advisors 24-hour emergency contact service Orientation program, Welcome reception and guided tour of Barcelona AIFS facilities at don Quijote School
STUDY CENTER -- DON QUIJOTE SCHOOL AIFS facilities at don Quijote School
HOUSING o Student Apartments Equipped kitchens, living area, full bath, Wi-Fi Twin rooms- 4 to 6 students per apt No meals are included Included in basic program fee o Local Homestays Breakfast and dinner M-F, laundry, Wi-Fi Twin rooms- 2 students per homestay $495 supplement *Single rooms available in both options for a supplement.
HOUSING HOST FAMILIES
HOUSING Doule occupancy
HOUSING - BEDROOMS Double occupancy
HOUSING UNIQUE, FUNCTIONAL, LEARN TO ADAPT
TRANSPORTATION PASS A TMB travel pass will be provided to students for use on buses and metro trains in the central zones of Barcelona for the duration of the program.
FIELD TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES o Tapas tour o City tour o Tarragona o Girona & Figueres o Walking tours, museum visits
BEAUTIFUL BARCELONA
BEAUTIFUL BARCELONA
THINGS TO DO IN BARCELONA
PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES o Program fee: $7675 (based on a group of 45) o Housing in shared student apartment or homestay accommodations ($495 supplemental fee) o Barcelona transportation pass o AIFS Student Center & staff services including 24/7 emergency contact o 3 or 4 SCFC Faculty members and corresponding courses, Online Ed courses, Classroom facilities o Barcelona Art Ticket museum pass o Orientation program & activities, Guided tour of Barcelona o Activities in Barcelona and excursions to Tarragona, Girona & Figueres o Medical and Fee refund insurance o Application fee o Pre departure services and orientation
OPTIONAL MADRID EXCURSION $475 fee includes: o 3 days/2 nights o Transportation & accommodations in tourist class hotel o Breakfast daily and one dinner o 5 metro tickets o Guided tours of the Historic Center of Madrid and the Prado Museum
EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED o Airfare: Optional flight available or students may purchase their own flights o Community College tuition fees (BOG Fee Waiver applicable) o Textbooks (EOP&S applicable) o Personal expenses including passport fees and personal travel o $250 refundable damage deposit o Meals (except as described) o Optional activities
OPTIONAL ROUND TRIP FLIGHTS Round trip airfare from LAX to Barcelona *Includes airport pick-up and transfer to accommodations as well as return transfer Flights $tbc
BUDGET FOR STUDY ABROAD EXPENSE Housing with host family Housing with student apartment Program Fees $ 8,170.00 $ 7,675 round-trip airfare (est) $ 1,343 $1,343 ground transport included Included Meals ESTIMATED most meals included 3 meals per day x 84 days (about $10 per day or $30 per day) $ 1000 $ 2600 local transportation None None Tuition for in-state $552.00 $ 552.00 books $300 $300 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 11,205 $12,450
FINDING $ FOR STUDY ABROAD Federal Financial Aid Apply for Federal Financial Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Add Citrus College Code to your FAFSA account, 001166. Are you a U.S. citizen and awarded a Pell Grant in your Federal Financial Aid? Apply for the Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad! Up to $5,000 for a semester study abroad Scholarships MiraCosta Scholarships www.miracosta.edu/scholarships Available to continuing MiraCosta students. MiraCosta foundation scholarships awarded every spring semester. Due middle of March. Other scholarships available year round. Check out the MiraCosta College Wright Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship AIFS Program Ambassador Scholarship (flyer) Five $1,000 scholarships available to students who qualify for the Semester in Spain program. Other scholarships www.miracosta.edu/iip Find links to outside scholarships on the MiraCosta study abroad announcement page.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS All financial aid is processed through the Citrus College Financial Aid office Start now! Fill out a 2017/18 FAFSA and add Citrus College school code 001166 Financial aid wards may include grants, student loans, parent loans
HOW CAN I PAY FOR THE PROGRAM? Pell Grant FSEOG Cal Grant $2960 $250 $828 Direct Subsidized Loan 1 st year $3500 2 nd year $4500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan Dependent $2000 Independent $6000 Direct PLUS Loan Parents Amount varies Actual amounts depend on Expected Family Contributions, SAP eligibility and other eligibilities.
CREATIVE FUNDING IDEAS o Back to basics ideas- side jobs, bake sales, garage sales, etc. o Lifestyle changes- cut down on expenses, gifts of money o Crowd funding- www.gofundme.com, etc. o Letter writing campaigns- Elks Club, Lions Club, Company matching, etc.
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?
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit the International Office, Room 3443 Oceanside Campus www.miracosta.edu/iip Phone: (760) 795-6897 EMAIL: iip@miracosta.edu LONDON