Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections

Jamaica June 20 – July 11, 2020

This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office (SAO), in cooperation with the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Center for Black Studies, and the of Kingston, . The Mico is one of the leading universities on the island of Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean islands.

PROGRAM DATES: The program will officially begin on June 20, 2020 in Kingston, Jamaica, and will end on July 11, 2020. Students will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements in order to arrive in Kingston, Jamaica on June 20, 2020.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Joseph Flynn, professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the NIU College of Education and Associate Director for Academic Affairs for the Center for Black Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Dr. Flynn is an associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction and has been on faculty at NIU for twelve years. His work centers on the intersection of race, popular culture and curriculum.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES: The primary purpose of this program is to provide participants with the opportunity to deeply explore the history, culture, and people of Jamaica with an emphasis on the island nation’s impact on African Americans. Through this program students will: 1. Discuss and interpret the with a focus on key events and places, significant political and cultural movements, and key public figures relevant to Jamaican history, culture, arts, and politics. 2. Explore the island of Jamaica, both its “tourist” cities and its thriving interior. 3. Examine the history, work, ideas, and ideology of . 4. Recognize the roots of reggae and its influence on Jamaican and international politics and influence on music, specifically Hip Hop. 5. Investigate the politics and nature of Jamaican institutions (ex. government, schools, media, commerce, etc.). 6. Compare and contrast the history and culture of Jamaica with the history and culture of African America. 7. Investigate a critical issue about Jamaican life and culture and its connection to African American culture as their final capstone project for the study abroad program.

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PROGRAM SITE: The program will take place in Jamaica. Although the base city will be the capital of Kingston, there will be excursions across the island including, but not limited to, the tourist cities (Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril) and rural areas like St. Ann’s parish, Mandeville, Hayes, Port Antonio, Morant Bay, among others. Although these sound like great tourist destinations, the fact is all Jamaican cities have a local culture and economy often not experienced by tourists. It is the intention of this study abroad program to look behind the tourist curtain to see the depth and complexity of Jamaican history and culture and their connections to African American history and culture.

HIGHLIGHTS: The program itinerary may include but is https://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/caribbean/jamaica/ not limited to:  The Morant Bay Court House  The Rose Hall Great House  The town of (key to the slave trade)  Spanish Town  Devon House  The Ward Theater  The Bob Marley Estate  Mico University College tour  St. Ann’s Parish  Cobek Castle  Local schools (in Kingston and the countryside)  And additional cultural and community service opportunities

PROGRAM AUDIENCE: This course is open to all undergraduate and graduate level students in good standing according to University policy. The program may be of special interest to students minoring in Black Studies; however, the program is sure to be a wonderful, transformative experience for all students, regardless of academic major. Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

INSTRUCTION METHOD: The sessions will include both direct instruction and experiential instructional methods. There will be daily lectures throughout the program and guided tours of the locations mentioned above. Additionally, students will read short assignments to prepare for classes and tours. At the end of each day students will have the opportunity to share and reflect on what they have learned and how the day’s lessons/information helps them think about their research projects. Lessons and lectures will be arranged by Professor Flynn and the Mico University faculty.

There will be two required orientation sessions in preparation for the program, in collaboration with Mico University College that will be done through teleconferencing. These sessions will introduce students to Jamaican history, culture, and language (Patois) and significant cultural Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections - 2020 Page 3 capital visitors to the nation ought to be aware. Students will be able to join the orientations in person at the Center for Black Studies or will be supplied a meeting code to enter the session if they are not able to make it to campus. Dates for these pre-program sessions will be announced.

For course credit, students must submit two assignments. First is a travel journal documenting the student’s experience during the three-week period. This journal will be turned in for review and feedback upon return to NIU. The second assignment is a 4-6 page reflective essay summarizing what they learned about Jamaican history and culture and its connection to African Americans. This will be due two weeks after the return to NIU. A Blackboard site will be set up for students where they will be able to submit their journals and reflective essay.

PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants will receive 3 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in one of the following NIU courses. Students should choose one of the following courses. Courses may not be audited.

UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT: BKST 302 Topics in Black Studies 3 semester hours Description: The intellectual, methodological, and paradigmatic traditions in black studies related to a specific topic with a broad interdisciplinary perspective or scholarly and artistic research, practice, and theory pertaining to people of African descent. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies. OR BKST 493 Afrocentricity 3 semester hours Description: Capstone course for the minor in black studies. Focus on developing tools for research on Africana populations. Prerequisite: BKST 300, and consent of director. OR ANTH 404 Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean 3 semester hours Description: A holistic view of the Caribbean region examining scholars and outsiders’ representations. Topics include slavery and its impacts on racial/ethnic identities and categories, economies, food production, trade and the region’s rich and diverse expressive culture. Contemporary sociopolitical and economic aspects are discussed. OR HIST 441 The African Diaspora 3 semester hours Description: Major themes in the historical study of the African diaspora in the trans-Atlantic, trans- Saharan, and Indian Ocean regions. Development of African communities, cultures, ethnicities, religions, and identities under conditions of enslavement or forced migration, and processes of identification in the diaspora with the African homeland; New World developments such as creolization, the construction of multiple identities, and the positioning of enslaved Africans within the dynamics of the emergent Atlantic World. Geographic focus may vary depending on instructor. Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections - 2020 Page 4

GRADUATE CREDIT HIST 541 The African Diaspora 3 semester hours Description: Major themes in the historical study of the African diaspora in the trans-Atlantic, trans- Saharan, and Indian Ocean regions. Development of African communities, cultures, ethnicities, religion, and identities under conditions of enslavement or forced migration, and processes of identification in the diaspora with the African homeland; New World developments such as creolization, the construction of multiple identities, and the positioning of enslaved Africans within the dynamics of the emergent Atlantic World. Geographic focus may vary depending on instructor.

INDEPENDENT STUDY/RESEARCH PROJECT: Individuals desiring to earn three additional hours of undergraduate or graduate credit may do so by engaging in an independent study-research project under the direction of Professor Joseph Flynn, program director. The research report should be at least 10 pages for undergraduate credit and 15 for graduate credit.

Requirements for Independent Study/Research Project: In order to obtain approval from Joseph Flynn, program director, applicants must: 1. Relate the project to a topic or subject introduced during the program. 2. Complete and submit the project for final evaluation to Dr. Flynn no later than two weeks after returning to NIU from the program.

Participants who enroll for the independent research project will receive 3 semester hours of credit in one of the following NIU courses:

UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT: INTL 401 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours Description: Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

GRADUATE CREDIT: INTL 501 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours Description: A variable credit course structured around a theme within a discipline. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

HONORS CREDIT: Qualified students may also elect to receive Honors credit for any study abroad course(s) with the approval of the NIU faculty or instructor responsible for the course. For more information, please contact the University Honors Office.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the NIU general admission requirements, and who are interested in Black Studies. Currently enrolled students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections - 2020 Page 5 requirements. Graduate level students must also meet NIU Graduate School admission, course and GPA requirements.

Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements.

Students cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a student’s records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar’s Office, Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Office of Student Conduct, Health Services, Parking Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program.

For any student to be admitted into a study abroad program, an applicant’s transcript must be on file with the NIU Study Abroad Office.

Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript; SAO will make this request on behalf of the applicant.

Non-NIU Students: Non-NIU Students who want to participate in the program and earn academic credit from NIU, who have not previously enrolled at NIU, should send a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) as soon as possible to the SAO.

Students can send transcripts to the SAO via email to [email protected], fax a copy to (815) 753- 0825, or mail or hand-deliver a copy of their transcript to the following address:

Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office Williston Hall 417 DeKalb, IL 60115

APPLICATION: Click (link to program – provided by SAO) or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com (and search for “(program country)” or the (program name) to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. Please note that at the time of application, applicants will be expected to submit a signature verification form and copy of their ID to the Study Abroad Office. More detailed instructions can be found on the https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad Office at (815) 753-0700 or [email protected].

$200 APPLICATION FEE: A $200 application fee is required of all applicants. The $200 will be charged upon completion of the Application Fee Form on the Study Abroad Portal. The fee will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. Of the $200 Application Fee, $100 of this fee is non-refundable.

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The $200 application fee will be charged to NIU students’ NIU Bursar's account. (Checks and money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students.) Non-NIU students must submit a check or money order in the amount of $200. Detailed instructions can be found on the website.

IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as “Pending” until the $200 application fee has been posted (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The Study Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $200 application fee. In order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $200 fee within 14 days of application. After 14 days, applicants who have not completed the Application Fee Form on the Portal will be changed to a status of “Inactive.”

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2020

Please read the following carefully.

Space in this program is limited, so early application is recommended. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must change their status to “Committed” and complete all post-decisions items on the Study Abroad Portal in order to be considered an active participant and reserve their place in the program.

Accepted applicants who have not changed their status to “Committed” will be withdrawn from the program.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: Participants will reside in lodging near the Mico campus of the University of the West Indies. The facilities are situated near the Student Union, which houses a supermarket, restaurants, gym, and other amenities. Breakfast will be provided daily. Some dinners will also be provided. Students’ rooms will be quads sharing a common area but each room has its own bathroom. Rooms are air-conditioned.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Individuals will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements between the U.S. and Kingston, Jamaica and for purchasing their tickets from a travel agent or airline of their choice. (Travel insurance is recommended.) Participants should keep in mind that they must plan to arrive in Kingston, Jamaica in time for the official beginning of the program on June 20, 2020.

For information regarding airfares and airlines students may wish to check-out additional airfare sites on the Internet.

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Important - The Study Abroad Office advises all participants that flight reservations for this program should not be booked until:

a. After the February 1, 2020 application deadline. AND b. The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this program.

This advisory is given so that participants do not find themselves financially responsible for airline tickets should it be necessary to cancel the program. (See section entitled, CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM.)

LAND TRANSPORTATION: For program-related travel the group will travel by bus. This transportation is provided as part of the NIU program cost. There will be extensive travel around the island nation to visit museums, monuments, and other enrichment activities.and

PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport by February 1, 2020. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should apply for one immediately. Information on acquiring a U.S. passport is available at the U.S. State Department’s website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html.

VISA: A visa is not required for U.S. citizens staying in Jamaica less than 90 days. Non-U.S. passport holders may need special visas for travel in Jamaica and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas.

PASSPORT/VISA PHOTOS: You may have your passport photo(s) taken in the NIU Study Abroad Office. Photos are $5.00 for two photos. Photos must be purchased in multiples of two. Photos are usually developed while you wait. Photos can be paid for with exact cash, personal check or charged to your NIU bursar account. Study Abroad Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed over the lunch hour) and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. It is strongly recommended that students get an extra pair of photos taken to keep on their person in case of a missing or stolen passport.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: Travelers entering Jamaica are not required to have any particular vaccinations. However, if you have questions on this matter you can contact the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) for immunization and travel health information. Most immunizations require a fee.

NIU INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN: Students will be enrolled in the NIU International Travel Insurance Plan through ACE. This plan is required for participation in an NIU study abroad program and will be billed your MyNIU account. It is not possible to waive this mandatory insurance. Coverage will begin two days prior to the program start date and end two days after the official program end date.

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NIU PROGRAM COST: The program covers the following:

1) Accommodations, breakfast daily and some dinners. 2) Program-related land transportation. 3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule. 4) Three or six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit. 5) NIU International Travel Insurance.

PROGRAM COST: $4,255

HOW YOUR CHARGES WILL LOOK ON YOUR MyNIU ACCOUNT: The following charges will post individually on your MyNIU account. The total of these two charges (in additional to the study abroad program deposit at time of application) will equal the total program cost.  Study Abroad Program Charge  Instructional Cost

ADDITIONAL FEE – Academic Program Enhancement Fee: The NIU Academic Program Enhancement Fee is in addition to the study abroad program cost. This fee is charged as follows:  Undergraduate Credit: 6 hours or less - $125 or 7 hours or more - $250  Graduate Credit - $22 per hour, caps at 12 hours

All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents and forms is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.

Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed by their home institution.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS:  Airfare  Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including 2 passport pictures).  Passport size photos.  Additional costs associated with obtaining a visa for non-U.S. passport holders.  Immunization fees (if immunizations are required)  $40 Undergraduate application fee for non-NIU undergraduate students or $10 Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students.  Independent travel and visa costs associated with independent travel.  Expenses for free-time pursuits.  Expenses and purchases of a personal nature. Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections - 2020 Page 9

FINANCIAL AID: As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, applicants may be eligible for: Pell Grant, SEOG, PLUS Loan, Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, MAP Award or your privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization. Tuition waivers do not apply.

If you are an NIU student and plan to apply for aid or loans to supplement this study abroad program you must contact the NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Swen Parson 245, (815) 753-1395 to discuss your current aid package and what you might be eligible for during the Summer term. Questions regarding the program budget can be directed to the International Affairs business manager, [email protected] or (815) 753-9530.

Please visit http://www.niu.edu/studyabroad/resources/index.shtml for information on financial resources for study abroad.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Applicants withdrawing from the program after February 1, 2020 will forfeit the $200 application fee and may be responsible for additional withdrawal penalties.

Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will be held accountable for any funds obligated to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant’s behalf. This provision is in effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $200 application fee or additional payments, and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.

If the applicant must withdraw after February 1, 2020 for medical reasons, the request must be submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement from a physician on the physician's letterhead stating that the illness is of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. Withdrawal penalties may still apply.

Withdrawal penalties will be contingent on the following:

 NIU's ability to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents.  The program has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory is issued for Jamaica, all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of cancellation of the program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory is issued for Jamaica, students will be promptly notified of the advisory and the advisability of canceling the program.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL THIS PROGRAM AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY! https://niuits-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ca0ams1_mail_niu_edu/Documents/WORK/PROG3/Jamaica 2020.docx(AMS)-11/20/19 Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections - 2020 Page 10

TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE

Roots: Jamaican History, Culture, and African American Connections Overseas Program: June 20 - July 11, 2020

Orientation Meeting: The Mico University College

Note: NIU group arrives in Kingston Jamaica June 20, 2020.

* Weekends/Personal time

Day 1 - Saturday, June 20 NMIA (Airport-NIU arrives at The Mico- Arrive at 138 Student Living. http://138studentliving.com/accommodations/facilities/

Dinner - Tracks and Records - Usain Bolt’s Restaurant (Student purchases food)

Day 2 - Sunday, June 21 Relax - 138 Student Living (Personal Time.) Bus takes group to Sovereign/Mall to shop/ food etc.

Day 3 - Monday, June 22 9:30am -11:30am. Introduction to program and orientation. Meet and Greet at The Mico.

Lunch - 11:45am - 12:45pm (The Mico- Bonham Carter Cafeteria)

1:00pm-4:00pm Lecture/Course facilitation - Caribbean Cultural 1 (3hrs), Cultural Immersion, Campus Tour.

Day 4 - Tuesday, June 23 Depart Mico at 10:00am 1) 2) Trench Town (Marley’s Original Home) Drive Through

Day 5 - Wednesday, June 24 9:00am -12:00pm - Lecture/Course facilitation-Caribbean Culture 1 (3 hrs). Reflection and viewing of a Jamaican Film- Dancehall Queen. Location - The Mico University College

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Day 6 - Thursday, June 25 Depart Mico at 10:00am 1) Ward Theatre (public Building) 2) Liberty Hall and Marcus Garvey Museum see link http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/destinations/kingston/liberty-hall.htm 3) - Heroes Circle (Monuments/ Statues of various National Heroes and Prime Ministers) 4) Gordon House- House of Parliament, Jamaica’s Government (Tentative)

Day 7 - Friday, June 26 9:00am - 12:00pm. Lecture/Course facilitation- Caribbean Culture 1 (3hrs), The Mico.

* Weekends/Personal time

Day 8 - Saturday, June 27 (Ocho Rios- Beach Excursion)

Day 9 - Sunday, June 28 Relaxation/Personal time

OR

100 HUNDRED Restaurant https://onehundredja.com

Day 10 - Monday, June 29 Depart The Mico at 8:00am to Montego Bay, St. James. Drive through Spanish Town (First and Old City). St. Ann - Ocho Rios (Tourist Resort). Rose Hall Great House (cultural site) - Montego Bay, St. James and environs.

Day 11 - Tuesday June 30 138 Student Living - Relaxation and reflection on cultural sites, etc.

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Day 12 - Wednesday July 01 Depart Mico 10:00am 1) Devon House Jamaica (cultural site) and Devon House Ice Cream  Taste of Devon House- This tour package “combo” is inclusive of a Devon House Mansion Tour and a choice of any three of the following:  One single scoop of Devon House I Scream  Two pieces of chocolate from Chocolate Dreams  One bottle of coconut water from Coco Raw  One gourmet beef/ chicken/ fish patty from the Devon House Bakery https://www.devonhouseja.com/

2) Emancipation Park - Walk/tour - New Kingston. See link: http://www.emancipationpark.org.jm

Day 13 - Thursday, July 02 1) High School Tour - Arrive at Ardenne High School 8:00am. 8:00am -11:00am – Ardenne High School campus tour, meet pre-college students (Grade 13). See link: http://www.ardennehigh.com/web2/

2) University Tour - University of Technology (UTECH). Lunch at UTECH - 1:00pm. See link: http://www.utech.edu.jm

Day 14 - Friday, July 03 Depart Mico at 9:30am for Port Royal. The town of Port Royal is key to the slave trade. FORTS AND NAVAL AND MILITARY MONUMENTS

Gloria’s Seafood Restaurant- Lunch (Optional) http://www.gloriasseafoodja.com

Evening - 7:00pm (Dinner/Entertainment) Red Bones Café - New Kingston see link http://redbonesbluescafe.com

* Weekends/Personal time

Day 15- Saturday, July 04 Portland - Rafting on the Rio Grandi https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/river-rafting-on-the-rio-grande/

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*Day 16 – Sunday, July 05 Personal Time/ Relaxation

OR

Evening - The Deck https://thedeckja.com

Day 17 – Monday, July 06 Lecture/Course facilitation - The Mico University College. Caribbean Culture 2. Film- Nanny of the .

Day 18 - Tuesday, July 07 Depart The Mico 8:00am. St. Elizabeth; Cultural Site. This village is named after its founder Accompong, brother of Quao, Cuffy, Cudjoe, and Nanny, the leader and founder of Nanny Town. They were well-trained warriors from the Ashanti area of West Africa. The town was founded in 1739 when land was given to the Maroons as part of a Peace Treaty with the British. Traditional ceremonies are held here on annually on January 6 to commemorate the signing of the Peace Treaty and the establishment of the town. The Maroons were the first group of blacks to fight for and gain their freedom. http://www.jnht.com/site_accompong.php

Day 19 - Wednesday, July 08 Relax and Reflect - UWI 138 Student Living.

Day 20 - Thursday, July 09 1) Depart The Mico 9:00m for Gordon Town Square, Louise Bennett Cultural Square, Blue Mountain and city view.

OR

2) Depart Mico 9:00am, Morant Bay Court House and environs (St. Thomas).

Day 21 - Friday, July 10 Lecture/Course facilitation - Caribbean Culture 2, The Mico. Reflection and discussion, 9:00am- 12:00pm.

Afternoon - Shopping/Personal Time

Day 22 - Saturday July 11 International Airport (NMIA) on route to- Chicago, IL, USA Study Abroad Planning and Cost Estimate Today's Date:

Student Name: Program Name: Roots: Jamaican History, Culture and African American Connections Program Country: Jamaica Williston Hall 408 Approx Dates: June 20 - July 11, 2020 DeKalb, IL 60115 Semester Abroad: Summer 2020 (815) 753-9530 Hours: 3 or 6 [email protected]

Study Abroad Office Bills to Student's Account Application Fee/Deposit $200.00 Study Abroad Program Cost $4,055.00 $4,255.00

NIU Bills to Student's Account Academic Enhancement Fee $125.00 UGRD: < 7 hrs: $125 or > 7 hrs: $250 GRAD: $22/hour, caps at 12 hrs Student to Student Program Fee $0.00 Term cost, assessed to all students who register for 12 or more hours $125.00

Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account Housing (included) $0.00 Meals (Breakfast and some dinners included) $249.00 Roundtrip Airfare $650.00 Passport $145.00 Books/Supplies $150.00 Personal Expenses/Local Transportation $550.00 $1,744.00

Total Estimated Cost of Program $6,124 Estimate

Please Note: This planning and cost estimate is designed for estimating study abroad costs, mandatory fees, housing, and other costs associated with studying abroad and is based on costs specific to this study abroad program.

The "Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account" section is based on estimates and addresses basic necessities and conservative personal expenses. This section does not include extracurricular activities or independent travel.

Please note that this budget is an estimate at the time of publication and is subject to change. Costs can fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, tuition and fees increases, airfare, varying personal lifestyles, etc.

Financial Aid: Financial Aid may be applied to the cost of studying abroad. Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office for more information. Swen Parson 245, (815) 753-1395, [email protected]