PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The 2008/2009 Hong Kong Winter Program, scheduled for December 26, 2008 - January 9, 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 AND MEALS

    Participants in the Hong Kong Winter 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 Winter 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 the participant’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 pro-gram costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees section for additional information.

    All costs are subject to change in the event of unantic-ipated 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 $2200 (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, October 1, 2008. The final payment of $2395, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by November 7, 2008. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.

    Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the October 1, 2008 application deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately two 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.