SBCC Study Abroad Scholarships are available at sbcc.edu/scholarships/ Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – IIE provides over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000/ year to community college students who have never traveled abroad. You must be eligible to receive Pell Grants. More information at gilmanscholarship.org/ Additional resources include sbccpromise.org, sbcc.edu/veteranssupport, and crowdsourcing sites such as studentbackr.com, studyabroadfunding.org, fundmytravel.com and scholarship sites such as fastweb.com, fundforeducationabroad.org
Payment Schedule Payment Schedule Nonrefundable first payment Final Payment
Due with application on or before April 16, 2018 May 4, 2018
Total
$450 $3,870 $4,120
Refunds/Cancellation Refunds/Cancellations. Cancellation must be made in writing to the AIFS office and to nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu, and is effective the date of the receipt by AIFS. If student withdraws: On or before Friday April, 16, 2018
April 17 – May 4, 2018
After May 4, 2018 Once program has begun Because of covered medical reasons
S/he receives a refund of: All fees paid less a $150 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. All fees paid less a $450 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. No refund, and the total program fee is due. No refund, unless AIFS suspends the program. All fees paid less the $150 processing fee & $125 insurance premium.
*Before the start date of the program, should the U.S. State Department issue a “Travel Warning” that American citizens must not travel to Japan, SBCC will cancel the program. If the program is canceled as a result of a travel warning, AIFS will refund the entire program fee to all participants on that program
Travel & Housing Air Transportation. SBCC has contracted with AIFS to provide travel and housing arrangements for the Japan Summer 2018 Program.
Group Flight Deadline: April 6, 2018 **You must be accepted into the program before you can reserve your space on the group flight. Apply by March 30th to allow time for the review process
AIFS will organize an optional round-trip group flight from LAX to Tokyo (TYO) returning Kansai International (KIX) to LAX on a regularly scheduled airline. Airfare is not included in the program price and costs $1,295 plus departure taxes and surcharges (estimated at $190). There is a 10 student minimum requirement for the group flight. You must notify AIFS on or before April 6, 2018, if you wish to fly with the group. You may make your own travel arrangements if you do not wish to travel with the group. An AIFS representative will meet the group flight participants at the appropriate airport in Tokyo and arrange for a round-trip transfer from the airport to the Tokyo housing and from the Kyoto housing. All participants are responsible for checking in at the designated arrival point and time on the scheduled date of arrival. Participants missing the transfer and/or check-in time are responsible for making and paying their own transfer and first-night accommodations respectively. Detailed arrival information will be provided approximately two weeks prior to arrival. Housing Arrangements. Exact housing placements will be provided to participants upon your arrival. Twin–bedded rooms on a bed & breakfast basis in a centrally located hotel in Tokyo, twinbedded apartments in a centrally located apart-hotel in Kyoto. Each apart-hotel is equipped with linens, a kitchenette, laundry facilities, and WiFi.
Information Meetings Information meetings for the program will be held on the SBCC Campus. Attendance is not mandatory for participation in the program Parents and students are welcome to attend. Information meetings are usually located at the Luria Library Conference Room on the West Campus unless otherwise noted. Please visit the below website for dates and times and look for flyers on the SBCC campus. Meetings are subject to change. Please check with the Study Abroad office at (805) 730-4294 to confirm.
Communication & Film Studies in
Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
sbcc.edu/studyabroad/informationmeetings.php For even more information, connect with us on social media @studyabroadsbcc!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Study Abroad Office International Education Center, Room 1 Phone: (805) 730-4294 nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu AIFS High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (805)727-2437 Program Director Mika Garard Office Location at SBCC: BC-102E E-mail: garardm@sbcc.edu Program Director Michael Stinson Office Location at SBCC: ECOC1-17 E-Mail: stinson@sbcc.edu Phone: 805-965-0581 x 3022
SUMMER 2018 July 1 – July 21, 2018
Program Description The summer 2018 program to Japan was born out of a high demand. Students will learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the "old" and "new" Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the country, and will learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. In addition, students will understand the significance of Japan's relationship with the United States. This program will offer a valuable experience for students to gain an understanding of effective communication in a global society. Additionally, students will study the work of classical and contemporary Japanese directors and how their work has advanced the international art of cinema. The Film Studies course will analyze landmark films by celebrated Japanese directors in terms of theme, structure and cinematic technique. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the “auteur” director. Japanese directorial contributions to specific genres such as sci-fi, martial arts, and horror will be explored.
Program Highlights • • • • • • • • • •
3-day, 2-night excursion to Hiroshima Walking tour of Meiji Jinju, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya River Cruise on the Sumida river Visit to Tokyo Tower and National Museum Walking tour of Kyoto Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Guided tour to a Zen Buddhist Temple Traditional Japanese cooking class Japanese tea ceremony Day Excursion to Nara
Program Co-Directors Professor Mika Garard has been teaching courses in Communication at Santa Barbara City College for 17 years. She was born and raised in Northern Japan
and came to the US as a Rotary Foundation Scholar to pursue her education. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While she was a graduate student, she worked at the International Student Office organizing workshops, field trips, and new international student orientations. Before she started teaching at SBCC, she worked as a Japanese-English translator at a Japanese-French joint-venture company in the Midwest. Professor Michael Stinson has been a full-time faculty member in the department of Film and Media Studies at SBCC for the past 17 years. During his tenure, he has directed seven international study programs and taught courses in screenwriting, film production, cinematography, directing, editing, and film history. He was awarded a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from U.C.L.A. and worked as a screenwriter for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal Studios. He is currently Co-Director of the Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Prior to film school, he lived and worked abroad for ten years as a photojournalist and was based in Japan for over six years.
Program Requirements The Summer 2018 short program in Japan is open to students who are 18+ years and who are in good academic standing. There is no language or major requirement. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but must enroll for Summer II, 2018 once you are accepted to the program. You will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting in May 2018. Details will be sent prior to the meeting.
Application Deadline We encourage you to apply early, as the number of places is limited.
Application Deadline: April 16, 2018 **Please apply for program no later than April 1st if
you are planning on taking the group flight. A minimum of 20 students must be approved by April 20th for the program to materialize. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
Course Comm 121 FS 111
Name Interpersonal Communication Contemporary World Cinema
TOTAL
Units 3 Units 3 Units 6 Units
Application Process
Program Cost
Application forms are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad/website.
The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the program may be canceled.
Submit the non-refundable $450 application deposit with the program application and required application documents to the SBCC Study Abroad Office by April 16, 2018. Please make the check out to “AIFS.” We cannot accept cash! After review of your application, an interview with Professors Garard or Professor Stinson will be scheduled. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. The deposit check will be forwarded to AIFS, our service provider, upon your official acceptance to the program, at which point it becomes non-refundable. Subsequent payment needs to be made directly to AIFS. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by AIFS. Questions about the non-academic part of the program should be directed to AIFS. Questions about academics should be directed to Professor Garard or Professor Stinson.
Courses and Credits The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor or adviser for possible exceptions. All students must enroll in 6 units.
- $4,120 * does not include airfare ** includes $450 non-refundable application fee The final program price depends on the number of students enrolled in the program. Includes: Housing accommodations as stated below, Tokyo Subway ticket, orientation program, welcome meal, all excursions including transport, entry fees, etc. as indicated as part of the program, transfer from Tokyo airport if on the group flight, luggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto, public transfer to Tokyo station & transfer to Kyoto, and IC travel pass. Does not include: Round-trip airfare, transfer to/from airport, tuition or enrollment fees, textbooks, meals other than those listed as part of the program, passport fees, additional field trips and excursions not listed as part of program, spending money, and anything not specified as included.
Funding for Study Abroad If you need financial assistance to participate in this Study Abroad program, contact the Financial Aid Office and begin financial aid paperwork early. Please see our website for additional information about financial aid at sbcc.edu/financialaid.
Program Description The summer 2018 program to Japan was born out of a high demand. Students will learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the "old" and "new" Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the country, and will learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. In addition, students will understand the significance of Japan's relationship with the United States. This program will offer a valuable experience for students to gain an understanding of effective communication in a global society. Additionally, students will study the work of classical and contemporary Japanese directors and how their work has advanced the international art of cinema. The Film Studies course will analyze landmark films by celebrated Japanese directors in terms of theme, structure and cinematic technique. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the “auteur” director. Japanese directorial contributions to specific genres such as sci-fi, martial arts, and horror will be explored.
Program Highlights • • • • • • • • • •
3-day, 2-night excursion to Hiroshima Walking tour of Meiji Jinju, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya River Cruise on the Sumida river Visit to Tokyo Tower and National Museum Walking tour of Kyoto Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Guided tour to a Zen Buddhist Temple Traditional Japanese cooking class Japanese tea ceremony Day Excursion to Nara
Program Co-Directors Professor Mika Garard has been teaching courses in Communication at Santa Barbara City College for 17 years. She was born and raised in Northern Japan
and came to the US as a Rotary Foundation Scholar to pursue her education. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While she was a graduate student, she worked at the International Student Office organizing workshops, field trips, and new international student orientations. Before she started teaching at SBCC, she worked as a Japanese-English translator at a Japanese-French joint-venture company in the Midwest. Professor Michael Stinson has been a full-time faculty member in the department of Film and Media Studies at SBCC for the past 17 years. During his tenure, he has directed seven international study programs and taught courses in screenwriting, film production, cinematography, directing, editing, and film history. He was awarded a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from U.C.L.A. and worked as a screenwriter for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal Studios. He is currently Co-Director of the Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Prior to film school, he lived and worked abroad for ten years as a photojournalist and was based in Japan for over six years.
Program Requirements The Summer 2018 short program in Japan is open to students who are 18+ years and who are in good academic standing. There is no language or major requirement. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but must enroll for Summer II, 2018 once you are accepted to the program. You will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting in May 2018. Details will be sent prior to the meeting.
Application Deadline We encourage you to apply early, as the number of places is limited.
Application Deadline: April 16, 2018 **Please apply for program no later than April 1st if
you are planning on taking the group flight. A minimum of 20 students must be approved by April 20th for the program to materialize. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
Course Comm 121 FS 111
Name Interpersonal Communication Contemporary World Cinema
TOTAL
Units 3 Units 3 Units 6 Units
Application Process
Program Cost
Application forms are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad/website.
The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the program may be canceled.
Submit the non-refundable $450 application deposit with the program application and required application documents to the SBCC Study Abroad Office by April 16, 2018. Please make the check out to “AIFS.” We cannot accept cash! After review of your application, an interview with Professors Garard or Professor Stinson will be scheduled. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. The deposit check will be forwarded to AIFS, our service provider, upon your official acceptance to the program, at which point it becomes non-refundable. Subsequent payment needs to be made directly to AIFS. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by AIFS. Questions about the non-academic part of the program should be directed to AIFS. Questions about academics should be directed to Professor Garard or Professor Stinson.
Courses and Credits The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor or adviser for possible exceptions. All students must enroll in 6 units.
- $4,120 * does not include airfare ** includes $450 non-refundable application fee The final program price depends on the number of students enrolled in the program. Includes: Housing accommodations as stated below, Tokyo Subway ticket, orientation program, welcome meal, all excursions including transport, entry fees, etc. as indicated as part of the program, transfer from Tokyo airport if on the group flight, luggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto, public transfer to Tokyo station & transfer to Kyoto, and IC travel pass. Does not include: Round-trip airfare, transfer to/from airport, tuition or enrollment fees, textbooks, meals other than those listed as part of the program, passport fees, additional field trips and excursions not listed as part of program, spending money, and anything not specified as included.
Funding for Study Abroad If you need financial assistance to participate in this Study Abroad program, contact the Financial Aid Office and begin financial aid paperwork early. Please see our website for additional information about financial aid at sbcc.edu/financialaid.
Program Description The summer 2018 program to Japan was born out of a high demand. Students will learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the "old" and "new" Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the country, and will learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. In addition, students will understand the significance of Japan's relationship with the United States. This program will offer a valuable experience for students to gain an understanding of effective communication in a global society. Additionally, students will study the work of classical and contemporary Japanese directors and how their work has advanced the international art of cinema. The Film Studies course will analyze landmark films by celebrated Japanese directors in terms of theme, structure and cinematic technique. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the “auteur” director. Japanese directorial contributions to specific genres such as sci-fi, martial arts, and horror will be explored.
Program Highlights • • • • • • • • • •
3-day, 2-night excursion to Hiroshima Walking tour of Meiji Jinju, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya River Cruise on the Sumida river Visit to Tokyo Tower and National Museum Walking tour of Kyoto Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Guided tour to a Zen Buddhist Temple Traditional Japanese cooking class Japanese tea ceremony Day Excursion to Nara
Program Co-Directors Professor Mika Garard has been teaching courses in Communication at Santa Barbara City College for 17 years. She was born and raised in Northern Japan
and came to the US as a Rotary Foundation Scholar to pursue her education. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While she was a graduate student, she worked at the International Student Office organizing workshops, field trips, and new international student orientations. Before she started teaching at SBCC, she worked as a Japanese-English translator at a Japanese-French joint-venture company in the Midwest. Professor Michael Stinson has been a full-time faculty member in the department of Film and Media Studies at SBCC for the past 17 years. During his tenure, he has directed seven international study programs and taught courses in screenwriting, film production, cinematography, directing, editing, and film history. He was awarded a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from U.C.L.A. and worked as a screenwriter for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal Studios. He is currently Co-Director of the Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Prior to film school, he lived and worked abroad for ten years as a photojournalist and was based in Japan for over six years.
Program Requirements The Summer 2018 short program in Japan is open to students who are 18+ years and who are in good academic standing. There is no language or major requirement. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but must enroll for Summer II, 2018 once you are accepted to the program. You will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting in May 2018. Details will be sent prior to the meeting.
Application Deadline We encourage you to apply early, as the number of places is limited.
Application Deadline: April 16, 2018 **Please apply for program no later than April 1st if
you are planning on taking the group flight. A minimum of 20 students must be approved by April 20th for the program to materialize. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
Course Comm 121 FS 111
Name Interpersonal Communication Contemporary World Cinema
TOTAL
Units 3 Units 3 Units 6 Units
Application Process
Program Cost
Application forms are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad
The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the program may be canceled.
Submit the non-refundable $450 application deposit with the program application and required application documents to the SBCC Study Abroad Office by April 16, 2018. Please make the check out to “AIFS.” We cannot accept cash! After review of your application, an interview with Professors Garard or Professor Stinson will be scheduled. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. The deposit check will be forwarded to AIFS, our service provider, upon your official acceptance to the program, at which point it becomes non-refundable. Subsequent payment needs to be made directly to AIFS. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by AIFS. Questions about the non-academic part of the program should be directed to AIFS. Questions about academics should be directed to Professor Garard or Professor Stinson.
Courses and Credits The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor or adviser for possible exceptions. All students must enroll in 6 units.
- $4,120 * does not include airfare ** includes $450 non-refundable application fee The final program price depends on the number of students enrolled in the program. Includes: Housing accommodations as stated below, Tokyo Subway ticket, orientation program, welcome meal, all excursions including transport, entry fees, etc. as indicated as part of the program, transfer from Tokyo airport if on the group flight, luggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto, public transfer to Tokyo station & transfer to Kyoto, and IC travel pass. Does not include: Round-trip airfare, transfer to/from airport, tuition or enrollment fees, textbooks, meals other than those listed as part of the program, passport fees, additional field trips and excursions not listed as part of program, spending money, and anything not specified as included.
Funding for Study Abroad If you need financial assistance to participate in this Study Abroad program, contact the Financial Aid Office and begin financial aid paperwork early. Please see our website for additional information about financial aid at sbcc.edu/financialaid.
Program Description The summer 2018 program to Japan was born out of a high demand. Students will learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the "old" and "new" Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the country, and will learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. In addition, students will understand the significance of Japan's relationship with the United States. This program will offer a valuable experience for students to gain an understanding of effective communication in a global society. Additionally, students will study the work of classical and contemporary Japanese directors and how their work has advanced the international art of cinema. The Film Studies course will analyze landmark films by celebrated Japanese directors in terms of theme, structure and cinematic technique. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the “auteur” director. Japanese directorial contributions to specific genres such as sci-fi, martial arts, and horror will be explored.
Program Highlights • • • • • • • • • •
3-day, 2-night excursion to Hiroshima Walking tour of Meiji Jinju, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya River Cruise on the Sumida river Visit to Tokyo Tower and National Museum Walking tour of Kyoto Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Guided tour to a Zen Buddhist Temple Traditional Japanese cooking class Japanese tea ceremony Day Excursion to Nara
Program Co-Directors Professor Mika Garard has been teaching courses in Communication at Santa Barbara City College for 17 years. She was born and raised in Northern Japan
and came to the US as a Rotary Foundation Scholar to pursue her education. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While she was a graduate student, she worked at the International Student Office organizing workshops, field trips, and new international student orientations. Before she started teaching at SBCC, she worked as a Japanese-English translator at a Japanese-French joint-venture company in the Midwest. Professor Michael Stinson has been a full-time faculty member in the department of Film and Media Studies at SBCC for the past 17 years. During his tenure, he has directed seven international study programs and taught courses in screenwriting, film production, cinematography, directing, editing, and film history. He was awarded a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from U.C.L.A. and worked as a screenwriter for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal Studios. He is currently Co-Director of the Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Prior to film school, he lived and worked abroad for ten years as a photojournalist and was based in Japan for over six years.
Program Requirements The Summer 2018 short program in Japan is open to students who are 18+ years and who are in good academic standing. There is no language or major requirement. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but must enroll for Summer II, 2018 once you are accepted to the program. You will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting in May 2018. Details will be sent prior to the meeting.
Application Deadline We encourage you to apply early, as the number of places is limited.
Application Deadline: April 16, 2018 **Please apply for program no later than April 1st if
you are planning on taking the group flight. A minimum of 20 students must be approved by April 20th for the program to materialize. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
Course Comm 121 FS 111
Name Interpersonal Communication Contemporary World Cinema
TOTAL
Units 3 Units 3 Units 6 Units
Application Process
Program Cost
Application forms are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office and online at sbcc.edu/studyabroad/website.
The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the program may be canceled.
Submit the non-refundable $450 application deposit with the program application and required application documents to the SBCC Study Abroad Office by April 16, 2018. Please make the check out to “AIFS.” We cannot accept cash! After review of your application, an interview with Professors Garard or Professor Stinson will be scheduled. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. The deposit check will be forwarded to AIFS, our service provider, upon your official acceptance to the program, at which point it becomes non-refundable. Subsequent payment needs to be made directly to AIFS. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by AIFS. Questions about the non-academic part of the program should be directed to AIFS. Questions about academics should be directed to Professor Garard or Professor Stinson.
Courses and Credits The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor or adviser for possible exceptions. All students must enroll in 6 units.
- $4,120 * does not include airfare ** includes $450 non-refundable application fee The final program price depends on the number of students enrolled in the program. Includes: Housing accommodations as stated below, Tokyo Subway ticket, orientation program, welcome meal, all excursions including transport, entry fees, etc. as indicated as part of the program, transfer from Tokyo airport if on the group flight, luggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto, public transfer to Tokyo station & transfer to Kyoto, and IC travel pass. Does not include: Round-trip airfare, transfer to/from airport, tuition or enrollment fees, textbooks, meals other than those listed as part of the program, passport fees, additional field trips and excursions not listed as part of program, spending money, and anything not specified as included.
Funding for Study Abroad If you need financial assistance to participate in this Study Abroad program, contact the Financial Aid Office and begin financial aid paperwork early. Please see our website for additional information about financial aid at sbcc.edu/financialaid.
SBCC Study Abroad Scholarships are available at sbcc.edu/scholarships/ Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – IIE provides over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000/ year to community college students who have never traveled abroad. You must be eligible to receive Pell Grants. More information at gilmanscholarship.org/ Additional resources include sbccpromise.org, sbcc.edu/veteranssupport, and crowdsourcing sites such as studentbackr.com, studyabroadfunding.org, fundmytravel.com and scholarship sites such as fastweb.com, fundforeducationabroad.org
Payment Schedule Payment Schedule Nonrefundable first payment Final Payment
Due with application on or before April 16, 2018 May 4, 2018
Total
$450 $3,870 $4,120
Refunds/Cancellation Refunds/Cancellations. Cancellation must be made in writing to the AIFS office and to nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu, and is effective the date of the receipt by AIFS. If student withdraws: On or before Friday April, 16, 2018
April 17 – May 4, 2018
After May 4, 2018 Once program has begun Because of covered medical reasons
S/he receives a refund of: All fees paid less a $150 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. All fees paid less a $450 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. No refund, and the total program fee is due. No refund, unless AIFS suspends the program. All fees paid less the $150 processing fee & $125 insurance premium.
*Before the start date of the program, should the U.S. State Department issue a “Travel Warning” that American citizens must not travel to Japan, SBCC will cancel the program. If the program is canceled as a result of a travel warning, AIFS will refund the entire program fee to all participants on that program
Travel & Housing Air Transportation. SBCC has contracted with AIFS to provide travel and housing arrangements for the Japan Summer 2018 Program.
Group Flight Deadline: April 6, 2018 **You must be accepted into the program before you can reserve your space on the group flight. Apply by March 30th to allow time for the review process
AIFS will organize an optional round-trip group flight from LAX to Tokyo (TYO) returning Kansai International (KIX) to LAX on a regularly scheduled airline. Airfare is not included in the program price and costs $1,295 plus departure taxes and surcharges (estimated at $190). There is a 10 student minimum requirement for the group flight. You must notify AIFS on or before April 6, 2018, if you wish to fly with the group. You may make your own travel arrangements if you do not wish to travel with the group. An AIFS representative will meet the group flight participants at the appropriate airport in Tokyo and arrange for a round-trip transfer from the airport to the Tokyo housing and from the Kyoto housing. All participants are responsible for checking in at the designated arrival point and time on the scheduled date of arrival. Participants missing the transfer and/or check-in time are responsible for making and paying their own transfer and first-night accommodations respectively. Detailed arrival information will be provided approximately two weeks prior to arrival. Housing Arrangements. Exact housing placements will be provided to participants upon your arrival. Twin–bedded rooms on a bed & breakfast basis in a centrally located hotel in Tokyo, twinbedded apartments in a centrally located apart-hotel in Kyoto. Each apart-hotel is equipped with linens, a kitchenette, laundry facilities, and WiFi.
Information Meetings Information meetings for the program will be held on the SBCC Campus. Attendance is not mandatory for participation in the program Parents and students are welcome to attend. Information meetings are usually located at the Luria Library Conference Room on the West Campus unless otherwise noted. Please visit the below website for dates and times and look for flyers on the SBCC campus. Meetings are subject to change. Please check with the Study Abroad office at (805) 730-4294 to confirm.
Communication & Film Studies in
Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
sbcc.edu/studyabroad/informationmeetings.php For even more information, connect with us on social media @studyabroadsbcc!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Study Abroad Office International Education Center, Room 1 Phone: (805) 730-4294 nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu AIFS High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (805)727-2437 Program Director Mika Garard Office Location at SBCC: BC-102E E-mail: garardm@sbcc.edu Program Director Michael Stinson Office Location at SBCC: ECOC1-17 E-Mail: stinson@sbcc.edu Phone: 805-965-0581 x 3022
SUMMER 2018 July 1 – July 21, 2018
SBCC Study Abroad Scholarships are available at sbcc.edu/scholarships/ Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – IIE provides over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000/ year to community college students who have never traveled abroad. You must be eligible to receive Pell Grants. More information at gilmanscholarship.org/ Additional resources include sbccpromise.org, sbcc.edu/veteranssupport, and crowdsourcing sites such as studentbackr.com, studyabroadfunding.org, fundmytravel.com and scholarship sites such as fastweb.com, fundforeducationabroad.org
Payment Schedule Payment Schedule Nonrefundable first payment Final Payment
Due with application on or before April 16, 2018 May 4, 2018
Total
$450 $3,870 $4,120
Refunds/Cancellation Refunds/Cancellations. Cancellation must be made in writing to the AIFS office and to nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu, and is effective the date of the receipt by AIFS. If student withdraws: On or before Friday April, 16, 2018
April 17 – May 4, 2018
After May 4, 2018 Once program has begun Because of covered medical reasons
S/he receives a refund of: All fees paid less a $150 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. All fees paid less a $450 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. No refund, and the total program fee is due. No refund, unless AIFS suspends the program. All fees paid less the $150 processing fee & $125 insurance premium.
*Before the start date of the program, should the U.S. State Department issue a “Travel Warning” that American citizens must not travel to Japan, SBCC will cancel the program. If the program is canceled as a result of a travel warning, AIFS will refund the entire program fee to all participants on that program
Travel & Housing Air Transportation. SBCC has contracted with AIFS to provide travel and housing arrangements for the Japan Summer 2018 Program.
Group Flight Deadline: April 6, 2018 **You must be accepted into the program before you can reserve your space on the group flight. Apply by March 30th to allow time for the review process
AIFS will organize an optional round-trip group flight from LAX to Tokyo (TYO) returning Kansai International (KIX) to LAX on a regularly scheduled airline. Airfare is not included in the program price and costs $1,295 plus departure taxes and surcharges (estimated at $190). There is a 10 student minimum requirement for the group flight. You must notify AIFS on or before April 6, 2018, if you wish to fly with the group. You may make your own travel arrangements if you do not wish to travel with the group. An AIFS representative will meet the group flight participants at the appropriate airport in Tokyo and arrange for a round-trip transfer from the airport to the Tokyo housing and from the Kyoto housing. All participants are responsible for checking in at the designated arrival point and time on the scheduled date of arrival. Participants missing the transfer and/or check-in time are responsible for making and paying their own transfer and first-night accommodations respectively. Detailed arrival information will be provided approximately two weeks prior to arrival. Housing Arrangements. Exact housing placements will be provided to participants upon your arrival. Twin–bedded rooms on a bed & breakfast basis in a centrally located hotel in Tokyo, twinbedded apartments in a centrally located apart-hotel in Kyoto. Each apart-hotel is equipped with linens, a kitchenette, laundry facilities, and WiFi.
Information Meetings Information meetings for the program will be held on the SBCC Campus. Attendance is not mandatory for participation in the program Parents and students are welcome to attend. Information meetings are usually located at the Luria Library Conference Room on the West Campus unless otherwise noted. Please visit the below website for dates and times and look for flyers on the SBCC campus. Meetings are subject to change. Please check with the Study Abroad office at (805) 730-4294 to confirm.
Communication & Film Studies in
Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
sbcc.edu/studyabroad/informationmeetings.php For even more information, connect with us on social media @studyabroadsbcc!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Study Abroad Office International Education Center, Room 1 Phone: (805) 730-4294 nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu AIFS High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (805)727-2437 Program Director Mika Garard Office Location at SBCC: BC-102E E-mail: garardm@sbcc.edu Program Director Michael Stinson Office Location at SBCC: ECOC1-17 E-Mail: stinson@sbcc.edu Phone: 805-965-0581 x 3022
SUMMER 2018 July 1 – July 21, 2018
SBCC Study Abroad Scholarships are available at sbcc.edu/scholarships/ Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – IIE provides over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000/ year to community college students who have never traveled abroad. You must be eligible to receive Pell Grants. More information at gilmanscholarship.org/ Additional resources include sbccpromise.org, sbcc.edu/veteranssupport, and crowdsourcing sites such as studentbackr.com, studyabroadfunding.org, fundmytravel.com and scholarship sites such as fastweb.com, fundforeducationabroad.org
Payment Schedule Payment Schedule Nonrefundable first payment Final Payment
Due with application on or before April 16, 2018 May 4, 2018
Total
$450 $3,870 $4,120
Refunds/Cancellation Refunds/Cancellations. Cancellation must be made in writing to the AIFS office and to nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu, and is effective the date of the receipt by AIFS. If student withdraws: On or before Friday April, 16, 2018
April 17 – May 4, 2018
After May 4, 2018 Once program has begun Because of covered medical reasons
S/he receives a refund of: All fees paid less a $150 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. All fees paid less a $450 processing fee & non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on student’s behalf. No refund, and the total program fee is due. No refund, unless AIFS suspends the program. All fees paid less the $150 processing fee & $125 insurance premium.
*Before the start date of the program, should the U.S. State Department issue a “Travel Warning” that American citizens must not travel to Japan, SBCC will cancel the program. If the program is canceled as a result of a travel warning, AIFS will refund the entire program fee to all participants on that program
Travel & Housing Air Transportation. SBCC has contracted with AIFS to provide travel and housing arrangements for the Japan Summer 2018 Program.
Group Flight Deadline: April 6, 2018 **You must be accepted into the program before you can reserve your space on the group flight. Apply by March 30th to allow time for the review process
AIFS will organize an optional round-trip group flight from LAX to Tokyo (TYO) returning Kansai International (KIX) to LAX on a regularly scheduled airline. Airfare is not included in the program price and costs $1,295 plus departure taxes and surcharges (estimated at $190). There is a 10 student minimum requirement for the group flight. You must notify AIFS on or before April 6, 2018, if you wish to fly with the group. You may make your own travel arrangements if you do not wish to travel with the group. An AIFS representative will meet the group flight participants at the appropriate airport in Tokyo and arrange for a round-trip transfer from the airport to the Tokyo housing and from the Kyoto housing. All participants are responsible for checking in at the designated arrival point and time on the scheduled date of arrival. Participants missing the transfer and/or check-in time are responsible for making and paying their own transfer and first-night accommodations respectively. Detailed arrival information will be provided approximately two weeks prior to arrival. Housing Arrangements. Exact housing placements will be provided to participants upon your arrival. Twin–bedded rooms on a bed & breakfast basis in a centrally located hotel in Tokyo, twinbedded apartments in a centrally located apart-hotel in Kyoto. Each apart-hotel is equipped with linens, a kitchenette, laundry facilities, and WiFi.
Information Meetings Information meetings for the program will be held on the SBCC Campus. Attendance is not mandatory for participation in the program Parents and students are welcome to attend. Information meetings are usually located at the Luria Library Conference Room on the West Campus unless otherwise noted. Please visit the below website for dates and times and look for flyers on the SBCC campus. Meetings are subject to change. Please check with the Study Abroad office at (805) 730-4294 to confirm.
Communication & Film Studies in
Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
sbcc.edu/studyabroad/informationmeetings.php For even more information, connect with us on social media @studyabroadsbcc!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Study Abroad Office International Education Center, Room 1 Phone: (805) 730-4294 nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu AIFS High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (805)727-2437 Program Director Mika Garard Office Location at SBCC: BC-102E E-mail: garardm@sbcc.edu Program Director Michael Stinson Office Location at SBCC: ECOC1-17 E-Mail: stinson@sbcc.edu Phone: 805-965-0581 x 3022
SUMMER 2018 July 1 – July 21, 2018