2023 Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Transportation arrangements: International flights from Miami to Bolivia (Cochabamba, where the program begins on May 7^th) and back from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (where the program ends on May 15th) will be the responsibility of the program participants and not organized by FGCU. Currently, the total costs for these international flights with BOA, the Bolivian National Airline, are around $525. Participants who choose not to travel by themselves will be given an option to travel in a group led by a faculty leader, but will be responsible for purchasing the same flights as the respective leader.

 

What is included in the program fees?

All hotel nights during the program in 3 cities which include breakfast, domestic flights, local transportation, all cultural and business visit charges, all program fees at the local university and most meals (lunches and dinners) 

 

Not included in the program: Student participants are responsible for their own international flight arrangements (see ‘Transportation Arrangements’ above) and related expenses (including international airfare, ground transportation to and from the airport in the US) Students will be responsible for a fee to obtain a Visa to enter Bolivia, if applicable depending on the participant’s country of citizenship, the fee for US citizens is $160. Students are also responsible for any non-program related expenses, incidentals and some meals.

 

What are the Accommodations?

4 or 5 star hotels in Cochabamba, Tarija and Santa Cruz de la Sierra organized by our partner university, UPB. 

 

Will I have to share a room?  If so, with how many others?

Double occupancy and same gender gender room sharing. 

3 & 4 Star Accommodations, 5 Star Hotel & Spa Tours and Treatment Options, 2 nights in Chianti Winery Villa, 2 nights in Olive Mill Villa, Artisan Bread Demonstration and Tasting, Olive Oil, Pasta, Cheese, and Sausage Making, Wine Tours and Tastings, Group Dinners Including Dinner at Michelin Star Rated Restaurant, Beach Day, Shopping, and Night Life. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the program fees?

Airfare, hotels, ground transportation, all breakfasts, some dinners, all events and activities. Excludes: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, and Lunches

Will I have to share a room?  If so, with how many others? 

Yes based on Double Occupancy, Some accommodations share up to 4 people. Single rooms available for additional cost.

Will I have to share bathroom facilities?  If so, with how many others?  yes

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself? 

All breakfast, one lunch, some Dinners outlined in itinerary and syllabus. Suggested meal allowance of $10 per day for supplemental meals. 

 

 

 

Program Costs

What expenses are included in the program costs?  All program-related accommodation, all program-related travel in Austria/Germany, fee for the German language course at University of Salzburg, 2-3 group meals

What other expenses are not included in program costs?  Airfare, food costs, personal costs, FGCU tuition

 

Language Requirements

Are there any language requirements to participate on this program?  No

Will the program include opportunities to learn the local language?  Yes

 

Accommodations and Meals

 

What are the accommodations? Dorm style rooms at St Sebastian guesthouse in the old city of Salzburg (https://www.st-sebastian-salzburg.at/en/gaestehaus/guesthouse )

 

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself?2-3 group meals are included in the fee, all other food costs are your responsibility

 

Describe arrangements (ground transportation/flights) that will be made for travel from FGCU to the program site and back:  Students will be responsible to traveling to Salzburg (or Munich) on their own. I will pick them up from the airport. 

 

Describe arrangements that will be made for in-country transportation:  We will travel by train for long distance travel and by bus for local travel.

 

Describe arrangements that will be made for lodging and meals for the duration of the program:  Student accommodation will be in dormitory style housing in the old part of Salzburg (St Sebastian guesthouse: https://www.st-sebastian-salzburg.at/en/gaestehaus/guesthouse )

 

List and briefly describe the program’s relationship with any other third party vendors, contacts, universities, and/or organizations:  This would be a collaboration with the BGSU (Bowling Green State University) summer program in Salzburg (affiliated with their year abroad in Salzburg program: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures/languages/german/study-abroad-salzburg.html ) FGCU students will take German language classes at the University of Salzburg and will take a history/culture course with FGCU faculty (Stefaniuk).   

 

This study abroad experience will provide students with the opportunity to explore healthcare through a comparative lens, by comparing and contrasting European healthcare systems with the U.S. healthcare system. Students will visit two countries in Europe, Switzerland and Italy, to explore the history of the development of healthcare, how the healthcare system has evolved over time, the role of government in healthcare, the relationship between culture and health, and the current trends and state of healthcare in each country. Students will be immersed in the different challenges and solutions to healthcare in Europe, including healthcare delivery, organization models, funding models, workforce issues, and outcomes. The in-depth view of European healthcare will be provided through classroom discussion, guest lectures from healthcare professionals, and site visits to healthcare facilities in each country.

Students will secure their own flights from the US to Europe; Students will meet with program faculty at a designated place and time at the airport in Geneva, Switzerland and the program provider will provide transportation to the first accommodation; The program provider will also provide transportation to the airport in Rome, Italy at the end of the trip. Students will travel back to the US on their own. All in-country transportation is provided via Coach buses by the program provider. Lodging will be provided by the program provider in hotels or hostels; Breakfasts and some other meals are included in the program as will be noted on the itinerary; other meals will be at the students’ own expense.

Sample Itinerary 

What expenses are included in the program costs?  The program fee covers all accommodations during the program, all breakfasts, wi-fi, all in-country transportation, and group lunches or dinners as noted on the itinerary.

What other expenses are not included in program costs?  Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from Europe and for any meals not noted on the program itinerary.   

Will I have to share a room?  If so, with how many others?  Yes, students will share rooms, 2 to 4 per room.

In partnership with Project Amazonas, a nonprofit NGO focusing on health and conservation in the Amazon, we will travel down the Amazon by boat and visit numerous field research stations and rural settlements.  Students will be introduced to major ecological, medical, and cultural issues facing the Amazon, which is one of the most biologically and culturally diverse areas of the world.  Students will also gain the background and skills to pilot preliminary research and/or service-learning projects and will be encouraged to consider how to develop and expand on these projects in this region in future semesters.  The remainder of the trip will be split between coastal Peru and the Peruvian highlands. The class will start in and around Lima, where students will visit archeological sites, such as the Norte Chico complex, fog forests, and colonial district in Lima. The trip will conclude in the Peruvian highlands, where students will visit Cuzco, Machu Pichu, and cloud forests. Ultimately, the class will help students compare and contrast human and non-human experiences across of the incredibly diverse environments and communities that make up Peru.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the program fees? Round trip airfare, all required in country transportation, all lodging, costs of all program activity admission, approximately half of all meals and more...

Is Spanish required to participate? No.

Will the program include opportunities to learn the language? Yes. There will be many opportunities to to learn and or improve Spanish skills.   

What are the accommodations? Clean and safe hotels while in Iquitos, Lima and Cusco. Much of the program will be located in the Amazon Basin at the Project Amazonas Field Stations. The field stations are "camp style" lodging with multiple beds per lodge and a communal dining and living area. These lodgings are frequently used to host international student groups. 

Are the rooms air-conditioned? There is no air conditioning at the Project Amazonas, Willingness to be acclimatized to an equatorial rain forest environment is essential to success in this program.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others? Yes, in the cities student rooms will hold 2 to 4 students each. In the field stations, 3 to 8 students will bunk in the same camp style housing.

What meals are included?  All meals are provided while at the Amazon field stations. While in Iquitos, Lima and Cusco students must purchase their own meals, although breakfast is normally provided at the hotels. *Special diets can be accommodated.