Study Abroad in Buenos AiresSummer 2019: June 21 – July 19, 2019

NOCCCD – Fullerton College & Cypress College

WHY STUDY ABROAD?Experience other cultures first-hand

• 98% of students stated that study abroad helped them better understand their own cultural values and biases.

• 94% said that their study abroad experience continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures.

Expand your worldview and boost your confidence & independence• 82% said that it helped them develop a more sophisticated way of looking at the world.• 96% of students saw increased self-confidence.• 95% said it had a lasting impact on their worldview.

Enhance your career opportunities• 90% of college students who study abroad land a job within 6 months of graduation—that’s

twice the rate of all college graduates. • Study abroad alumni receive starting salaries that are 25% higher on average.• 64% of employers think that an international experience is important for recruitment.

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Buenos Aires offers a rich and complex history, a multidimensional arts and cultural scene, captivating architecture, and so much more. Plus, Buenos Aires is ranked as the most livable city in Latin America!

Take DEEPLY ENGAGING classes EXPERIENCE the city, known as the “Paris

of the South” EXPLORE further on excursions to other

parts of Argentina. LEARN about the city and yourself MAKE long lasting friendships Use or improve your SPANISH

LANGUAGE SKILLS

THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD in BUENOS AIRES!

FACULTY

Michael Mangan is in his ninth year of teaching composition and literature at Fullerton College. As an experienced traveler and fan of South American literature, he is very excited to explore the culture and history of Buenos Aires with his students.

Michael Mangan

ACADEMICSENGL104 F: Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature (4 Units)

This course will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of literature and literary criticism from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. There will be an emphasis on the techniques and principles of effective written argument as they apply to literature.

Research strategies, information literacy and proper documentation of courses will also be emphasized. This course fulfills the reading requirement for graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

CAPA’s mission is to provide meaningful learning abroad experiences that challenge and inspire students. CAPA offers:

WHO IS CAPA?

45+ years of experience

Personalized, expert support

Quality engaging academic curriculum

Program inclusions such as My Global City activities, housing, excursions, coursework, on-site support staff, orientation, and more!

Commitment to student safety and security

CENTER LOCATION

The CAPA center is hosted at Universidad Austral, a private university centrally-located in the elegant Barrio Norte.

CENTER SUPPORT

o CAPA Buenos Aires On-Site Staffo 24/7 Support Services o Comprehensive Orientation

o Walking tour of services in the area around the CAPA Center. o Overview of health and safety, CAPA services, public

transportation, cultural adjustment.o Important aspects of Argentine life and culture.

o Access to My Global City Calendar—a weekly calendar of CAPA-led and self-led student activities and events.

HOUSINGStudents may opt to live in shared, furnished apartments, or in a homestay:

SHARED, FURNISHED APARTMENTS with the following amenities:• Kitchen, common area, bathroom, television, wireless, and utilities.• Apartments are within a 30-minute commute to the Buenos Aires CAPA Center and classrooms.

HOMESTAYS: Single rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies and non-smoking preferences. • All bedrooms contain a bed, window, storage space for personal belonging (e.g., closet or drawers), a nightstand, air-

conditioning and/or a fan and heating, and a desk either in the room or in the living area. • homestays are within a 40-minute commute to the Buenos Aires CAPA Center. • Students will share a bathroom and common areas with their host family and receive two meals per day (breakfast

and dinner), seven days per week. • Unlimited Wi-Fi, bed linens and towels, and weekly cleaning of the bedroom and change of sheets and towels is

included.

A walking tour of Buenos Aires Entrances to:

Museo de Bellas Artes Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires Casa Rosada and National Cathedral Teatro Colon Recoleta Cemetary Tango show Japanese Gardens Immigration Museum

Full-day excursion to the Tigre Delta Full-day excursion at an estancia, a traditional gaucho ranch

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

My Global City events and included Excursionsimmerse you in Argentinian culture!

FEES & INCLUSIONS

Your Fees Include:o Comprehensive pre-departure

supporto Transportation to/from Airport

(for those on group flight)o Housing o Local Transportation Passo Excursions & Activities

o Welcome Reception o Farewell Ceremonyo ISIC student travel cardso Student Travel and Medical

Insurance

Fees: $4,195

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Meals (for students not in homestays) and incidental expenses. Students should budget around $1000 per month for these expenses.

Fullerton College tuition; books, and personal expenses

Optional Homestay Additional Fee: $375.00.

Required local cell phone.

Additional, optional excursions.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Weekend trip to the Cordoba Delta ($350)

Day trip to the UNESCO Site of Colonia de Sacramento ($150)

Weekend trip to Iguazu Falls ($425)

Group Flight

Students will have the option to opt-in to roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles International Airport or Santa Ana Airport to MinistroPistarini International Airport. The flight from Los Angeles or Santa Ana to Buenos Aires will depart on Thursday, June 20, 2019 (for arrival on July 21, 2019) and the return flight will depart Buenos Aires on July 19, 2019.

FUNDING RESOURCES

Fullerton College Financial Aid Office (For both Fullerton College & Cypress College students)Building 100, First Floor. Tel. (714) 992-7091Contact person: Jose Alcaraz, JAlcaraz@fullcoll.edu

GI Bill InformationThe Veteran’s Resource Center, Room 518, Tel. (714) 992-7102

CAPA Need-based Scholarships www.capa.org/scholarships

FEA CAPA Access Scholarships www.fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants.

Benjamin Gilman Scholarships- For Pell Grant eligible students https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/ Mid August-First Tuesday in Oct

College Foundation Scholarships www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships

California Community Colleges for International Education www.ccieworld.org

NAFSA http://www.nafsa.org/About_Us/About_International_Education/For_Students/U_S__Study_Abroad_Scholarships_and_Grants_List/

YOU CAN STUDY ABROAD!

Investing in a study abroad experience now will have lasting benefits in your future. With careful planning, you will be able to make your dreams of studying abroad a reality.

“I absolutely loved Buenos Aires because of themix of cultures I was able to experience everyday. The city is unlike any other city in the worldwith so much to offer and there was never a dullmoment.

Being scared of the unknown is okay,but once you get over that fear, don’t be afraidto make the most of every opportunity. It’s aonce-in-a-lifetime experience. day.”NIAH HUMPHREYCAPA alumna and Communication major fromAuburn UniversityTERM PROGRAM ARRIVALDATE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTKristen Wiederholt: 714.732.5688|kwiederholt@fullcoll.eduDoug Eisner: 714.992.7308 | deisner@fullcoll.edu

READY TO APPLY?

FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS BELOW TO GET STARTED!

1. Complete the Fullerton College Application: studyabroad.fullcoll.edu/apply/

2. Submit your $300 program deposit and completed application to CAPA by visiting the CAPA-Fullerton website, go.capa.org/buenos-aires/fullerton and clicking on the red ‘apply today’ button in the top right.

3. Get ready to have a life-changing semester in Argentina this Summer!"