Transcript Kwantlen’s International Opportunities

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E X C H A N G E S
Ghana Field school
Info Session Spring 2012
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Outline
 Overview
 Itinerary
 Costs
 Applying
to Go
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Overview
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Kwantlen is proud to introduce a three-week
field school in Ghana, which will provide
students with a remarkable experience that
focuses on:
 Ghanaian culture
 Global community development
 Social justice and social responsibility
 Global citizenship
June 21 – July 22, 2012
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Departure for Ghana is June 29th
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Eligibility Requirements
 You
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Be a student in good standing
Have completed 45 credits at 1100-level or
higher prior to departure.
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need to:
do not need to:
currently be a Kwantlen student to attend
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Why Should You Go?
 You
will have a chance to experience
Ghana in an intensive and in-depth way
 You will gain valuable learning and work
experience with an international scope
 You can begin to make the world
your classroom
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Classes
 Students
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register for six credits for this field school:
SOCI 4330
 Part
Global Community Service (6 credits)
of the course will be completed at Kwantlen
and part on site in Ghana
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Class Schedule
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first part of the course at Kwantlen is
scheduled as follows:
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June 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 from 10-2 at the
Surrey Campus
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Itinerary
Week 1
Classes at Kwantlen
Week 2
Classes at Kwantlen
Week 5
Orientation at University of Ghana
Classes on Ghana
Week 6
Field Trips
Week 6
Placement with NGOs
Week 7
Placement with NGOs
Depart for Vancouver
Week 7
Fall 2012
Presentations at Kwantlen
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Highlights
2
week Internship with a non-government
organization (NGO)
 Hands-on experience
 Cross-cultural classes
 Travel and sightseeing opportunities
throughout southern Ghana
 Dance and music lessons
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Ghana: Places of Attraction
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Cape Coast
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Accommodation
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Aya Centre: (room shared by 2 students)
African Studies Chalets (room shared by 2
students)
University of Cape Coast Chalet: (room
shared by 2 students) or
Anomabo Beach Resort (room shared by 2
students)
Please note that not all accommodation has
hot showers.
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Costs
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Program fee is $2800 not including flight and tuition,
vaccinations and personal expenses.
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Last year the flight was $2300.
Vaccinations (yellow fever, Hepatitis, etc) ~$500 depending
on what you need
Personal expenses vary.
A deposit of $500 will be required at the time of
application and is non-refundable.
The outstanding amount owing will be due in two
installments:
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April 1, 2012: $1500
April 24, 2012: Remaining $800
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Travel
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Flight for the Ghana Field School
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All students are expected to take the group flight to Ghana. This
will be booked by the end of February so students can expect
to pay $2000-$2300 for the flight at that time.
Students are not require to take the group flight home and may
stay in Africa for onward travel.
Visas
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As of January 9, 2011 Canadian citizens do need a tourist visa to
visit Ghana. We will help you through this process.
Non-Canadians might require a visa to enter Ghana as well.
Non-Canadians should also check with Canadian Immigration
to ensure that they will maintain their visa or permanent resident
status while outside of Canada.
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Scholarships and Awards
 Students
are able to apply for the Student
Educational Enhancement Fund which is
up to $500 for expenses related to your
studies that are outside of regular tuition
and fees.
 Students are also able to apply for the
One World International Scholarships
which are awards of $1,000-$3,000.
Application details will be available in the
Spring
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Student Loans
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If you are currently on student loans you may
submit a reassessment to add the extra study
period to the original study period by
adjusting the end date if you enroll in a
minimum of 9 credits.
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If you are not currently on student loans you
will need to enroll in a minimum of 9 credits
with at least 3 of those credits running from
May/Aug.
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Application Process
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Students will need to fill out an application
form and hand it in to the Office of
International Students and Scholars with their
$500 deposit.
Deposit cheques should be made out to
Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a note:
Ghana Field School and your student number.
Application form consists of general
information page and a statement of interest.
Application deadline:
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January 31st, 2012
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Conclusion
 We
hope you are excited about this
opportunity.
 Further
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questions:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange
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