ItalyFlorence

Spring 2015

School of Economic ScienceCollege of Agriculture, Human & Natural Resource Sciences

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Faculty-Led Program

Global LEARNINGBRYAN 105 - ip.wsu.edu/global-learning - 509.335.6204 - ip.globallearning@wsu.edu - facebook.com/WSU.StudyAbroad

Program Overview Program Dates

Courses

PROGRAM COST

Application Instructions

For More Information

February 1 - April 30, 2015

EconS 430 - Managing the Global Environment (3)*EconS 483 - Special Topics; Study Abroad (3)*EconS 433 - European Union Environmental & Natural Resource Policy (3)*Italian Language (4)*

*No Prerequisites

Total Fixed Expenses Billed by WSU* In-State Total: $13,437 Out-of-State Total: $19,978Estimated Additional Expenses*: $6,050

*Please see second page for cost breakdowns and additional information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/15/2014APPLY ONLINE: http://mystudyabroad.wsu.edu/go=SESItaly

Global Learning Department(509) 335-6204ip.globallearning@wsu.edu

Dr. Hayley ChouinardFaculty DirectorSchool of Economic Sciencechouinard@wsu.edu

Dr. Phil WandschneiderFaculty DirectorSchool of Economic Sciencepwandschneider@wsu.edu

Spend the Spring 2015 semester studying global environmental and natural resource issues in beautiful Florence, Italy! Home of the Renaissance and banking, Chianti, cheese and olives, this amazing city provides a fantastic base from which to explore Italy, Europe, and the world.

The program provides WSU students from all majors the opportunity to have a resume-building international experience, and earn credit -- with no transfer hassles! Classes are taught in English: however, participants will berequired to take an Italian language course.

Attending this program will put participants at most only three courses away from completing an ECONOMICS MINOR!

This program requires 13 credits.

*PARTICIPATION EXPENSE includes excursions, accomodation, a Florence MuseumPass, 3 group dinners, on-site orientation, 50 Euro per month for utilities and wireless internet, and program related in-country travel. Note: A minimum number of participants is needed for this program.

PASSPORT - estimated at $140

VISA* - Not Required for U.S. if staying under 90 days**

*Other nationalities must check requirements with perspective consulates or embassies.*Participants are responsible for applying for their own Visa.**Visa is not required for U.S. citizens if staying under 90 days(program is 89 days).

Last Revised: September 17, 2014

REQUIREMENTSCOST BREAKDOWN

FINANCIAL AID

BILLING SCHEDULE

INSURANCE

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

ORIENTATIONS

REFUND POLICY

FIXED EXPENSES BILLED BY WSU

ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL EXPENSES*

Participation Expense* $7,090WSU In-State Tuition $5,698 ORWSU Out-of-State Tuition $12,239Global Learning Application Fee $250SCEA Orientation Fee $50International Insurance Fee $199CAPA Housing Deposit (refundable) $150

Personal Expenses $4,500Airfare $1,500Books and Supplies $50U.S. Passport** $140Visa** N/A

Total Paid to WSU (In-State) $13,437

Total Estimated Expenses $6,050*All additional costs are ESTIMATED and may vary. These costs are not billed by WSU and are the sole responsibility of the participant.**Please see the Passport and Visa section for additional information.

Participants eligible for �nancial aid can use aid toward this program. Please note that per federal regulations, �nancial aid is released on the �rst day of the regular WSU semester, or ten days prior to the participant’s program start date, whichever is LATER. Participants must budget accordingly.To receive Financial Aid:1) Indicate an intent to use �nancial aid on the Financial Aid & Scholarships questionnaire in the Global Learning online application.2) Have a completed FAFSA for the appropriate academic year abroad.3) Global Learning Department will submit the participant’s program related costs to Student Financial Services.For more information, please contact Global Learningor Student Financial Services.

All participants are required to purchase International Insurance through the Global Learning Department. Please talk to a Global Learning Advisor for more information.

Eligibility

Participants are responsible for the Fixed Expenses of the program once they have committed to the program application and the application deadline has passed.

All faculty-led participants are required to attend the following orientations prior to departure:o Global Learning PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION online session.o FACULTY-DIRECTED ORIENTATIONS take place over multiple sessions and will be planned by the program faculty director.o SCEA ORIENTATION (Social Competency in Education Abroad) consists of two sessions and one online assessment. To learn more visit: http://adcaps.wsu.edu/educationabroad/.o FACULTY-LED AND FINANCIAL PLANNING online training is a required application component that provides additional details on the application process, costs of the program, billing, �nancial aid, other relevant information. This training is accessible once an application is started.*All orientations are mandatory.

PROGRAM FEE ZZUSIS BILLING DATE PAYMENT DUE DATE AMOUNTParticipation Expense (Deposit)Application FeeInternational InsuranceSCEA Orientation FeeParticipation Expense (Remaining)

WSU Tuition Due Dates: www.wsu.edu/studacct/tuitionduedate.htm

* The Billing Schedule is subject to change. Students will be noti�ed of the �nal billing schedule via email once the program has been con�rmed after the application deadline. The program is subject to cancellation pending the �nal number of participants. Please note that most, if not all, of these charges may be due before the release of �nancial aid. Please see the Global Learning Department for more details.

November 1, 2014October 28th, 2014

November 22, 2014

$1000$250$199

$6,090$50

Total Paid to WSU (Out-of-State) $19,978OR

- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA- Must be a current WSU student

In-State: $5,698Out-of-State: $12,239