Dates
The study abroad program in Italy is from June 17 through July 24, 2008

Prerequisites
PA 2.75/4.0, 2 BHC faculty recommendations
Completion of 30 semester credits
Proof of health insurance

Application Deadline
February, 2008, but applications may be accepted until April if vacancies exist.

Academic Courses Available
Students complete 7 semester hours, 3 in the Culture and Civilization of Japan and 4 in the Japanese language.

Housing
Housing is in carefully selected home stays within easy transportation from campus. Students are provided the morning and evening meals.

Program Fee
Approximately $3,697, but variances may exist due to currency fluctuations; $250 Black Hawk College study abroad fee.

Payment Plan
The program fee will be paid prior to departure in three payments.

Included in the Program Fee
Round-trip airfare from Chicago; Four-day local orientation field trip to Hiroshima, Japan; transfers to and from Osaka airport; international tuition and fees, round-trip airfare from Chicago; double-room occupancy with morning and evening meals; attractive field trips, library access; orientation; textbooks for Japanese language course

Not Included in Program Fee
Passport fees; lunches; Optional field trips; International Student Identification Card; Personal expenditures; telephone calls;

Comment
This study abroad program, which is coordinated by the College of DuPage offers additional for-fee excursions in Japan. This program is appropriate for students in all majors, but primarily those intending to complete a bachelor's degree.

Website reference

ICIE Contact
Dr. Traci Davis, Director
Study Abroad Programs
Black Hawk College
6600 34 Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 796-5408
Fax: (309) 796-5976
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