SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Apply by November 1 2018. Program runs January 2-January 14, 2018. Program Min: 10, Max 16.

Courses Offered GLO/ENG399 (3 credits) The Cultures of Morocco Dr. Chad Raymond, Dr. Sally Gomaa Fulfills elective in major/minor for Global Studies majors and English Literature majors, or a free elec- tive for all other majors. All course fulfillments are subject to approval by an advisor.

Program Highlights  Travel around Morocco to experience first-hand Morocco's varied cultures and geography  Explore UNESCO world heritage sites in  Visit the walled city of , one of the largest and best preserved medieval cities in the world  Experience the seaside capital of and climb to the top of the city’s Kasbah (fortress)  Soak up the sights and sounds of the famous plazas and of Marrakech

Salve Regina University Office of International Programs

Program Fee $4700 (Approx. to be confirmed Oct. 1) Included in this fee: Round trip airfare on group international flight Three credits Salve Regina tuition Airport transfers & ground transportation in Morocco Accommodations in Morocco One-two meals daily Official excursions and entrance fees International travel insurance

Not Included in this fee: Transportation to and from group flight Academic Focus Passport fee ($135) - if applicable This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore Student visa - if applicable the multiple cultural definitions of Morocco – from the seacoast Course textbooks - if applicable to the Atlas Mountains and from the bustling cities of Rabat, Fes, Most meals while in Morocco and to traditional Berber villages. This vivid backdrop Personal expenses (recreation, tips, laundry, snacks, other per- will help students understand the significance of the Islamic ex- sonal items/services) pansion into the Maghreb, the Moorish conquests, colonization, Personal travel in free time/vacations and the modernist era of independence Despite what is present- ed in the media and in much of the literature about the Middle Payment Schedule East and North Africa, Morocco is a cultural mosaic that is con- $1200 Deposit due by Friday, November 17, 2017. Your deposit stantly in flux. holds your space in the program. Please be aware that there is a withdrawal and refund policy outlined in your Participation Course Expectations Agreement. Final Payment due by Friday, December 8, 2017. The Faculty leaders may schedule pre-departure meetings and assign- Business Office will generate an invoice for the remainder of the ments as needed prior to program departure. Students must program fee in November. complete required readings prior to program departure. Financial Aid Accommodations/Meals Consult with your Financial Aid Counselor. Generally, only parent Accommodations will be provided in university student housing, plus loans are applicable to short-term study abroad programs. student hostels or tourist class hotels. The program fee includes one-two meals daily. All other meals are at the student’s ex- Scholarships pense. Salve Regina study abroad scholarships are reserved for full-time semester and year-long programs. Research your non-Salve Regi- Flight na scholarship options at: http://www.salve.edu/study-abroad/ Participants will be booked onto the group flight unless they noti- study-abroad-scholarships fy the OIP in writing that they will make their own arrangements. To do so, email [email protected] by November 17, 2017.. How to Apply A refund for the flight (amount TBD) will be issued. The OIP is Complete online application and submit all required supple- unable to book seats for participants on flights other than the mental materials to the Office of International Programs by the round-trip group flight. Participants making their own flight ar- application deadline. Detailed application instructions available rangements will need to meet the group at the designated time at: salve.edu/study-abroad/short-term-programs and airport location so that they can join the group shuttle. No flights should be booked until programs are confirmed and Office of International Programs, Salve Regina University meeting times and locations are officially communicated to par- Drexel Hall | 100 Ochre Point Avenue | Newport, RI 02840 ticipants. Phone:(401) 341-2372 |Fax: (401) 341-2972 [email protected] | www.salve.edu/international-programs

(Photo credits: seier+seier+seier) Eligibility Requirements  Open to all students  Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA  Availability of academic credits to fulfill degree requirements  Good disciplinary, financial and academic standing at the time of program departure.  Participation in mandatory pre-departure orientation ses- sions, date TBD