BHCC Study Abroad Scholarship Program

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1 BHCC Study Abroad Scholarship Program International Center Charlestown Campus Room E236 Boston, MA bhcc.edu/studyabroad Argentina Belgium China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Ecudaor England France Greece India Ireland Italy Mexico Peru Scotland Spain

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3 Study Abroad with Bunker Hill Community College Experience another culture firsthand through the BHCC Study Abroad Program! Spend up to seven weeks in one of 17 amazing countries and earn up to eight academic credits. Bunker Hill Community College s Study Abroad Scholarship provides funds for students to study program in their choice of 17 countries. The scholarship covers 80 percent of the total cost of the program, with students responsible for the remaining 20 percent. The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, airfare and other transportation, as well as books and personal expenses. The scholarships are funded by the Student Government Association and the College. While faculty, staff and interested community members also take part in the Study Abroad Program, scholarships are available only to qualified BHCC students. Eligibility Requirements You must be enrolled in a BHCC degree or certificate program for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters, either part time or full time. You must have completed 12 or more college-level credits at BHCC by December 31, You must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher through the end of the Spring 2017 semester in all college-level courses.

4 BHCC Study Abroad Scholarship Program Options Argentina Dates: Four weeks in June or July Study intensive Spanish in Buenos Aires Live with an Argentinean family Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn three credits in conversational Spanish, and three credits for an additional course Total cost of program $5,750 80% BHCC scholarship $4,600 20% Cost to student $1,150 Belgium Dates: Seven weeks in late May to July Study at the Vesalius College in Brussels, The Capital of Europe Choose between living in host family s apartment or international students housing Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn three credits in a variety of subjects Total cost of program $6,778 80% BHCC scholarship $5,422 20% Cost to student $1,356 Costa Rica Dates: Two weeks in May Study biological field techniques with BHCC faculty Live in camp-style dormitories Learn about the remarkable biodiversity of the Costa Rican rainforest Participate in guided field excursions and practice Spanish Earn three or four credits in Environmental Science Total cost of program $2,369 80% BHCC scholarship $1,895 20% Cost to student $474 Czech Republic Dates: Four weeks June to July Requires a 3.0 GPA Take courses taught in English at the University of New York in Prague (UNYP) Live in an apartment close to the university Earn 3 credits in a wide variety of subjects Total cost of program $5,049 80% BHCC scholarship $4,039 20% Cost to student $1,010 Denmark Dates: Three weeks in June Requires 3.0 GPA and 1½ years of college completed Study a wide range of academically challenging courses in Copenhagen Choose between living in residence halls or with other students near the center of the city Take part in a one-week study tour of Europe Earn three credits in international business and economics, humanities or social sciences Total cost of program $6,015 80% BHCC scholarship $4,812 20% Cost to student $1,203 Ecuador Dates: Four weeks in July Earn four academic credits in intensive Spanish in Guayaquil from elementary to advanced level Stay with Ecuadorian family Participate in excursions to cultural and tourist sites Study at the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil Total cost of program $5,554 80% BHCC scholarship $4,443 20% Cost to student $1,111 England Dates: Four weeks in July Study at Kingston Universty (KU) in London Live in a single room in a residence hall Discover London day and night while taking in the theatre and museums Earn three credits in a variety of subjects Total cost of program $8,100 80% BHCC scholarship $6,480 20% Cost to student $1,620 France Dates: Four weeks in early June to late July Study intensive French at the Institute Français des Alpes in southeastern France Live with a French family or in dormitory type accommodations Participate in optional excursions to cultural and tourist sites Earn six credits in Conversational French Total cost of program $6,718 80% BHCC scholarship $5,374 20% Cost to student $1,344

5 Greece Dates: Four weeks June to July Study at the American College of Thessaloniki Live in an apartment with other students Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn at least three credits in a variety of subjects Total cost of program $7,900 80% BHCC scholarship $6,320 20% Cost to student $1,580 India Dates: Four weeks July to August Requires 1½ years of college completed Study at The National Management School (NMS) in Chennai Earn six credits in Business Live in apartments within a few miles of campus Interact with CEOs from some of India s top international corporations Total cost of program $8,220 80% BHCC scholarship $6,576 20% Cost to student $1,644 Ireland Dates: Four weeks in early June to late July Requires 3.0 or higher GPA Study Irish culture or Irish language in Galway Live in apartments, on-campus student village or in home stays Earn six credits in Irish Studies Total cost of program $7,773 80% BHCC scholarship $6,218 20% Cost to student $1,555 Italy Dates: Four weeks in June Study intensive Italian or choose from a variety of courses taught in English at the Lorenzo de Medici The Italian International Institute in Florence Live in a shared apartment Participate in weekend excursions to cultural and tourist sites Earn three or four credits Total cost of program $7,898 80% BHCC scholarship $6,318 20% Cost to student $1,580 Mexico Dates: Four weeks June to July Study intensive Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico Live with Mexican family Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn four credits in Spanish Total cost of program $3,695 80% BHCC scholarship $2,956 20% Cost to student $739 People s Republic of China Dates: Four weeks in June to July Study intensive Mandarin and business in Shanghai Live in a foreign student dormitory at Shanghai University with an optional weekend homestay Participate in weekend excursions to cultural and tourist sites Earn six credits in Chinese, business or Chinese culture Total cost of program $6,979 80% BHCC scholarship $5,583 20% Cost to student $1,396 Peru Dates: Five weeks in May to June Study Spanish at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Cusco or receive instruction in English in Inca architecture, art and design in Cusco, history of the Inca civilization, contemporary society of culture in Peru, biodiversity of Peru, and photography Live in shared, furnished apartments Earn six credits Total cost of program $6,172 80% BHCC scholarship $4,938 20% Cost to student $1,234 continued on next page

6 Scotland Dates: Four weeks in May to June Study at the University of Stirling On-campus apartment style accommodations Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn six credits in liberal arts or humanities Requires 3.0 GPA or higher Total cost of program $7,416 80% BHCC scholarship $5,933 20% Cost to student $1,483 Spain Dates: Four weeks late June to July Study intensive Spanish in Santander, Spain Choose between living with host family or in La Playa residence Participate in historical and cultural excursions Earn four credits in a variety of subjects Total cost of program $5,064 80% BHCC scholarship $4,051 20% Cost to student $1,013 For more information More information and applications are available at the International Center, Room E236, on the Charlestown Campus. Application deadline October 28, 2016, 5 p.m. International Center, Room E236 Information in this brochure is subject to change. Join us for a Study Abroad Fair September 29, 2016, 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Charlestown Campus, C Corridor October 6, 2016, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Chelsea Campus

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8 International Center Bunker Hill Community College 250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston, Massachusetts bhcc.edu bhcc.edu/studyabroad Bunker Hill Community College Board of Trustees as of 8/16 William J. Walczak Chair Amy L. Young First Vice Chair Colleen Richards Powell Second Vice Chair Carmen Vega-Barachowitz Secretary David Chang Tai-Wai Cathy Guild* James Klocke Antoine Junior Melay* Marita Rivero Richard C. Walker, III Loretta Marie Ajiambo Esibi Student Trustee *BHCC ALUMNI Pam Y. Eddinger, Ph.D. President AFFIRMATIVE ACTION and EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Bunker Hill Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave or national origin in its educational programs and in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs or activities as required by Chapters 151B and C of the Massachusetts General Laws; Titles VI and VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and regulations promulgated thereunder. Direct all inquiries concerning the application of these regulations to Thomas L. Saltonstall, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, the College s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Room E236F, Boston, MA 02129, by ing tlsalton@bhcc.mass.edu or by calling IMC