Take advantage of a unique study option Spring Semester 2013. Students who register for the International Cultural Exploration course (HUM 180) will learn about the Dominican Republic through class discussions, followed by a one-week trip, March 2-10, where they visit cultural sites and meet city officials.

The ability to speak Spanish is not required to participate in the program, but this is an excellent opportunity to practice!

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Age 18 or older;
• Preference to those enrolled in a degree program at Durham Tech who have completed 18 credit hours, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who have successfully completed ENG 111;
• A Complete Application Packet (online form, essay, liability form, and two written recommendations from Durham Tech faculty); and
• Register for International Cultural Exploration course (HUM 180-450) for Spring Semester 2013 (Hybrid Class with Friday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. meetings)

Total program cost is approximately $2,700 and includes:

• Travel to and from the Dominican Republic;
• Accomodations with meals;
• Guided tours;
• Tuition and student fee for HUM 180
  International Cultural Exploration (3 credits*); and
• Travel insurance.

*Students who qualify for financial aid can use financial aid funds to cover tuition expenses ($207 for in-state residents). This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

Applicants accepted into the program must pay a deposit of $1,000 by Monday, November 19. The remaining payment of $1,700 is due by Wednesday, December 12.

The application deadline is Friday, November 2, 2012.

Learn more at the October information sessions:

• Tuesday, Oct. 16, 4-5 p.m., White Building, room 69
• Wednesday, Oct. 17, Table at Fall Fest
• Monday, Oct. 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Continuing Education Center, room 606
• Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m., White Building, room 69

Study Abroad Application Packet

• 500-Word Essay and Study Abroad Agreement and Liability form
• Online Application form
• Faculty Recommendation form (two required) - Send this link to two faculty members asking them to write a recommendation for you.

Read About the Past Travels to the Dominican Republic on the DTCC Faculty Study Tour Blog!

Study abroad is essential to an individual’s education because it builds awareness of a career’s global aspect and develops self-reliance, independent thinking, and job skills. When hiring, employers strongly desire problem solving and analytical skills, cross-cultural competency, and the ability to work well with individuals from different cultures.

Students who want to transfer to a four-year university after completing their program at Durham Tech can earn transferable credits and strengthen their university applications by participating in a study abroad program.

Many people do not realize that there are scholarships available to support students who want to study abroad.

For this program, a possible scholarship opportunity is the Foundation for Global Scholars General Scholarship. The deadline for this scholarship for Spring 2013 is November 30, 2012. 

For other scholarship opportunities visit the following websites:

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators (Financial Aid Resources)
• IIE Passport's Study Abroad Funding
  
  

Contact the Study Abroad Office:
Email: studyabroad@durhamtech.edu
Phone: 919-536-7200, ext. 3228
Visit: Center for the Global Learner, Study Abroad Office
         Main Campus, White Building, room 58

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