TFS Program Description
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TITLE CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCACY – CHILEAN EXPEDITION
TERM SUMMER STUDYABROAD
UNIVERSITY OF RECORD APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP TBD
LEAD PROFESSOR BRIAN DAVIES
REGION LATIN AMERICA
COUNTRY CHILE
BASE CITY SANTIAGO DE CHILE
OTHER LOCATIONS
PATAGONIA, URBAN CENTERS, COASTAL REGION, NORTHERN ATACAMA DESERT, AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGES
VISA REQUIREMENT NONE FOR US CITIZENS
ALL OTHERS NATIONALITIES [CHECK HERE]
CLASS LEVEL FR – SOPH – JR – SR – GR / HS (1)
GPA PREREQUISITES NONE
(1) HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION WITH AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS
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PROGRAM DATES July 5 to August 10, 2023 (5 weeks)
APPLICATION DEADLINE March 15, 2023
EARLY DECISION February 15, 2023
(Space limited, best to apply early to secure your place)
TFS PROGRAM COST $4950
(updated in Oct 5, 2023)
INCLUDES
Accommodation (some breakfasts) at all program destinations, all instruction, air and land transportation between excursion destinations, basic in-city transportation passes, selected extra-curricular activities and/or events and workshops, on-site orientation, pre-departure information, Certificate of Completion
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare tickets to and from Santiago, Chile, Meals other than some breakfasts, Travel Medical Insurance (required), University credit or tuition charged by home institutions– Affiliated Universities may require payment of tuition for credit; Students from not affiliated Educational Institutions, must inquire their options with their home institution in order to guarantee credits.
The Future School designs exceptional programs regarding access to experts, communities and locations, and at the same time keeping it accessible and affordable.
Accommodation in all locations is selected for safety, cleanliness, and easy access to restaurants and shops wherever possible. Transportation to teaching sites (classrooms, studios, or outdoor learning locations) is provided. Rooms are shared and usually with shared bathrooms. WIFI Internet Access is provided except in remote locations or in transit.
(*) Please submit any inquiries concerning special requirements in the Comments section of the Application or send an email.
FILL the FORM for 2023 information or write to us by email
“Climate Change Advocacy – Chilean Expedition” is a program offered through Appalachian State University Department of Applied Design.
For Appalachian State University students please fallow the study abroad instructions at the official program site.
Spaces for students from other Universities are limited and regulated by Appalachian State University for credits and transcript. Students will incur additional fees to the University.
STUDY ABROAD SUMMER PROGRAMS
Climate Change Advocacy - Chilean Expedition
Happy City - Criteria for Urban Well-being
Costume Design for Theater & Film - Dressing it Up
Making it Better - Industrial Design
Occupation 101 - Three Case Studies
CULTURAL STUDY TOURS
Prague Stories - Literature & Film
Architectural Treasures - Medieval to Modern
Tradition in Fibers - Maintaining the Craft
Green for Life - Prague's Parks & Gardens
The Glass Route - Czech Masters
WORKSHOPS & OTHERS
The Power of Art & Design - Chile
Digital Art Tools - ONLINE
Watercolor in New Orleans
Write a Screenplay in Prague
Service Learning - Rural Development