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May 28-July 2, 2019

CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE YOUR WORLD!

PROGRAM FEE: *$4,850 Includes airfare, lodging, in-country transportation, most meals, and entrance fees. This does NOT include tuition, passport fees, visa fees, books, materials, and spending money. Financial aid is available. Summer Momentum Program may be applied towards tuition, if applicable.

APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINES: December 7, 2018 – Priority Application Deadline

$200

January 4, 2019 $500

January 25, 2019 - $1040

February 15, 2019 Final Application Deadline $1040 March 8, 2019 $1040 April 1, 2019 $1030

Failure to pay by the scheduled deadlines will result in cancellation of participation in the selected Study Abroad program. All payments must be paid by April 1, 2019.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Maria Rivera-Midence

(210) 485-0084dst-studyabroad@alamo.edu

alamo.edu/studyabroad

*Alamo Colleges District has taken considerable care in preparing information and materials for specific Study Abroad programs, but this information is subject to change. Although accurate at the time of publication, external events could result in changes in dates, itinerary, costs and other aspects of a program. Revised information will be provided as soon as it is made available, and participants should check with the faculty leader or the District Office of International Programs for the most recent information. Alamo Colleges District will not be held responsible for unintentional misinformation.

May 28-June 5

On San Antonio College Campus and Cemetery Visits

6-Jun Depart US7-Jun Arrive in South Korea; Check into YE's Guest House8-Jun Explore

surroundings; Streamside walk to Han River;

9-Jun Free Day10-Jun Classes; Seoul Tower and Cable Car; Namsan Hanok

Village 11-Jun Classes; War Memorial and Museum12-Jun Classes; Gyeongbokgung (kyongbok) Palace;

National Fo lklore Mus

eum; Gwanghwamun

13-Jun Classes; Seodaemun Prison History Hall14-Jun Classes; Insa-dong Street; Ssamzie-gil15-Jun Free Day16-Jun Free Day17-Jun Classes; Korean Demilitarized Zone;JSA

18-Jun Classes; Dongdaemun Design Plaza

19-Jun Classes; Gwangjang Market (traditional Korean food)

20-Jun Classes; Noryangjin Fish Market21-Jun Classes; Myeng-dong Shopping District22-Jun Free Day23-Jun Free Day24-Jun Classes; Namdaemun Market25-Jun Classes; Cheonggye Creek26-Jun Classes; Free evening; Pack and prepare for departure27-Jun Depart South Korea

July 1-2 Classes at San Antonio College

PROGRAM DATE: May 28 – June 5 on campus; June 6-27 in country; July 1-2 on campus

PROGRAM SITE: Seoul, South Korea

COURSES: Psychology of Death and Dying (PSYT 1325)

ACADEMIC INFORMATION: Students are required to take one course and will receive three hours of credit upon successful completion of the program.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

2.0 GPA and 12 cumulative academic credits. Alamo Colleges District expects study abroad participants to perform academically at standards commensurate with on-campus performance. This includes attending classes, taking exams, reading required materials, completing homework, etc. If students' GPA drops below a 2.0 before they study abroad, they will not be allowed to participate in the program.

FACULTY LEADER: José Luis Moreno, Ph. D. is Associate Professor at San Antonio College. He has taught at SAC Mortuary Science Department for the past 11 years. He holds a doctoral degree in Adult, Professional and Community Education. Dr. Moreno is currently licensed as a funeral director/embalmer and as a professional counselor. As a visiting professor, Dr. Moreno has conducted educational and training seminars on loss and bereavement in Mexico, Peru, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Professor Moreno has traveled to Korea on several occasions for the past 11 years working with Eulji University in different areas of death care education. Dr. Moreno has led the South Korea Study Abroad in the summer of 2016 and 2017. Dr. Moreno will be the lead faculty for Psychology of Death and Dying (PSYT 1325). Contact: jmoreno144@alamo.edu

PASSPORT: A valid passport is required for travel. You can visit www.travel.state.gov/passport for additional information. Passports are due to the International Programs Office by February 15, 2019.

Apply: alamo.edu/studyabroadScholarship: alamo.edu/studyabroad/scholarship