SUMMER PROGRAMS
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We have listed below several short-term programs that CBA recommends. Some of these programs are sponsored by SDSU and others are independent programs. In addition to these programs, there are other short-term independent programs that may work for you.
Please note that SDSU offers many programs that are led by SDSU Faculty. Most of these programs are offered in the summer but there are also other programs that are offered during the spring and winter break. Most of these program fulfill requirements in the area of upper division General Education. Please contact the specific programs to find out about academic credit, cost, etc.
Locale: Mikkeli is a modern provincial and commercial center with 49,000 inhabitants. In the heart of Finnish Lakeland, Mikkeli is close to nature and offers magnificent scenery of lakes Saimaa, Puula and Kyyvesi. The city's famous market place and rich cultural offerings are relatively close range from the capital area of Finland. Mikkeli can be in 2.5 hours by car from Helsinki. By rail or bus, the trip takes three hours. As they are in the heart of the Lakeland, there are many possibilities to go in cruises on Lake Saimaa or rent a canoe or towing boat for your own trips. In Mikkeli it is possible to play golf, tennis and do other sports. More information about Mikkeli and activities and happenings in the area can be found from the following sites: Mikkeli Travel and City of Mikkeli. During the weekends you can explore Finland and the neighboring countries of Sweden, Estonia and Russia. Mikkeli is near the eastern border of Finland and it is easy to visit St. Petersburg, for example, during the weekend (please note that a visa is needed when you travel to Russia). You can travel to Estonia and Sweden by ferry or course line from Helsinki. For more information about Finland, check the following links: This is Finland and Finland Travel. Accommodations: HSE Mikkeli works in collaboration with MOAS (Mikkeli student housing organization), which provides apartments for students. The rent varies from 250 euros per month for a shared apartment (about $300 dollars) to 320 euros for a single apartment (about $385 dollars). Living Costs: Living costs vary depending on your lifestyle. The rent is between $300-385 dollars per month. During the weekdays the Campus restaurant offers lunch at reasonable prices for students. For other living expenses (textbooks, food and transportation) you should have approximately $420 dollars per month. For traveling and touring you will need extra funds.
Additional cost for Students: * Civil liability insurance (around €15 for 6 weeks),
Profile: The Consortium of Universities for International Studies, comprising of more than 30 accredited US public universities, offers programs for undergraduate students to study abroad in Italy . Programs provide meaningful, international experience while allowing students to stay on schedule for graduation. Rigorous, high-quality courses are taught in English and emphasize current international events. Program professors are drawn from the Consortium's member universities. Students are encouraged to study a language and participate in executive lectures, plant tours and unique personal development opportunities. Locale: CIMBA, the Consortium's affiliate organization in Italy, offers undergraduate programs at its campus in Paderno del Grappa. Forty-five kilometers north of Venice , the full-service campus includes classrooms, cafeteria, residence halls, computer labs, and modern athletic facilities. The campus offers students the cultural experience of living in a small, Italian community while enjoying convenient access to the celebrated art and historical treasures of the Veneto. The Veneto, with its major cities of Venice, Padua, Vicenza, Verona and Treviso, is the most economically advanced region in Italy. Academics: Programs are offered in Business, Economics, Communication and Journalism. Program offerings go beyond traditional classroom content. Seminars in European culture, critical thinking, international relations, and the European Union are integral components of all programs. Guest speakers and company tours provide students with opportunities to meet international business leaders. An important component of program philosophy is the faculty's dedication to an environment that minimizes the separation between instructor and student. Students receive academic credit through the University of Kansas. Students have the opportunity to earn four different certificates during the semester program, including certificates in leadership or international business. Accommodation: Students live on campus in dormitory style housing. Both single and double rooms are available. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. Students may request particular roommates through the roommate selection form.
Profile: John Cabot University is an American International University in Rome . Founded in 1972, John Cabot University is licensed by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware, accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association, and authorized by the Government of Italy to operate as an American four-year university in Italy. Located in the heart of the Eternal City, in the beautiful compound of the Italian National Academy of Sciences, John Cabot is a unique place. It combines the best qualities of American liberal arts education, with the history and rich cultural heritage of Rome , a city that is at the same time one of the cradles of western civilization and a vibrant center of international life. Locale: The main campus is situated near St. Peter's and the Vatican in the charming Trastevere quarter, with a fine-arts annex on the other side of the Tiber River . The central Rome location means that students are literally surrounded by the history and art of thousands of years. John Cabot's strategic position in this world center of diplomacy, combined with the unique relationship enjoyed with leading multinational corporations, embassies, media and international organizations, also gives JCU students the opportunity to participate in exclusive internship programs and to be first-run candidates for distinguished job openings in the vibrant international market. Accommodation: John Cabot University does not have residence halls or dormitories. However, the JCU Housing Office is committed to providing adequate and safe accommodations not far from the university. The apartments we use are all in desirable residential areas for both Romans and foreigners alike. Each neighborhood has its own character and is more like a small village within the large city of Rome .
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