FACULTY-LED STUDY ABROAD Romanian Society, History, Culture & Education: An Exploration of Life in Modern-Day Transylvania Transilvania Beyond Drăculea EDUCATION May 20th - June 5th International Student and Study Abroad Services Memorial Union, Room 116 Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 231-7895 [email protected] www.ndsu.edu/studyabroad www.facebook.com/ndsustudyabroad North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to: Equal Opportunity Specialist, Old Main 201, 701-231-7708 or Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 102, 701-231-6409. CORVIN CASTLE Cluj-Napoca Alba Iulia Sighişoara Braşov Sibiu At-a-Glance ROMANIAN MOUNTAINS Eligibility Program Overview Students with a 2.5 GPA from any major are eligible to attend the program. The course The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the historical, societal, cultural is taught in English. and educational transformations of Romania, with a particular focus on the region of Transylvania. Students participate in first-hand experiences involving interactions with local Cost faculty, students and members of the larger community to learn about regional culture and The program cost is estimated to be $1,600, which includes housing, site visits and its place in the wider Romanian and European context. entrance fees, international insurance, leader costs, and local transportation. Eligible Abroad dates: May 20 - June 5, 2016. students can use financial aid. Transportation Why is the program unique? Participants will be responsible for arranging their own airfare to Romania as this You can experience the royal atmosphere of the Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula’s allows students the opportunity to travel upon conclusion of the program. Castle). You’ll explore the picturesque wooden monasteries of Maramureș and medieval Saxon fortified churches. You will also get the opportunity to visit the medieval citadel of Credits Sighișoara, and to partake in many traditional activities, such as creating your own pottery, You will register for the 3 credit summer course EDUC 379. Normal summer tuition cooking your own traditional Romanian cuisine, and learning Romanian folk dances. rates will apply. Summer 2016 tuition rates will be determined in April of 2015. What is the class like? Applying This program consists of formal Apply online at http://ndsu-studyabroad.applicationgateway.com/?go=Romania. lectures and visits related to the Applications are due February, 15th, 2016 with a fee of $150. history, culture, politics, education and society of the region of Contact Transylvania. Faculty Leader: Assistant Director of Study Abroad: Florin Salajan Tanya Kramer [email protected] [email protected].