PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The 2009 Hong Kong Summer Program, scheduled for May 15 - 31, 2009, will be based in Hong Kong, China. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course.

    Please carefully read the Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.


ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

    Participants in the Hong Kong Summer Program will reside in a hotel in central Hong Kong. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided. Accommo-dations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost.


PROGRAM COSTS

    The cost of the Hong Kong Summer Program is $4395. This includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, airport transfers and some additional meals.

    Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the partic-ipant’s own expense.  A minimum of $500 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.

    Please be aware that tuition is not included in the program costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees Link for additional information.

    All costs are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.


PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES

    A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $2000 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover costs of the airline ticket and deposits on arrangements in Hong Kong is due by the application deadline date, February 27, 2009. The final payment of $2195, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by April 17, 2009. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.


GENERAL

    Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 27, 2009 deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

    Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee.


See what courses are offered this year:

    Click on the Courses Link in the Program At A Glance to the left.



 

Hong Kong Summer

Program at a glance


Dates

May 15 - 31, 2009


Sites

Hong Kong, China


Courses Link

3 credit hours


Cost

$4395


What’s Included:

round-trip airfare from designated departure cities, airport transfers for those traveling on CCSA group flights, pre-departure orientation, housing, breakfasts and some additional meals, in-country travel, health insurance, on-site orientation, on-site administrative support


Application Deadline


October 1, 2008


Student Handbook Link




ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT LINKS


Cancellation Policy Link


Passport &

Visitor Visa Link


Accommodations Link


Program Details Link


Registration/Tuition & Fees Link