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INTERNSHIP or VOLUNTEER SEMESTER
(COLLEGE CREDIT FROM SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
WARSAW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Have you ever dreamed of volunteering or interning in Poland? Well here is your chance to do it and earn college credit in the process! This program includes a full-time unpaid volunteer or internship placement plus independent study courses. We will work closely with you to customize your placement to meet your needs and interests. Knowledge of Polish is not required. College credit is awarded through Seattle Central Community College.
DATES & FEES
| Dates |
Fees $7,900/TBA
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What’s included in the $7,900 program fee:
Tuition, fees & internship/volunteer placement
The program includes full tuition and fees at Seattle Central Community College. Based on your interests we will secure an internship/volunteer placement that’s right for you.
Official transcript
After completing the program you’ll receive an official transcript from Seattle Central Community College. This allows you to transfer credit back to your university. The transcript contains the course title, grade, and number of hours for each course.
Housing in a university residence hall
During the program you’ll live in a double room in a residence hall in Warsaw. This is a great way to meet Polish students and get involved in student activities.
On-site program director (24-hour support)
Throughout the program, you’ll receive on-site support from
the Program Director. The director will meet you at the airport,
lead the orientation session, organize activities, and be available
24-hours a day.
Airport transfers
In order to make your arrival go smoothly, your Program Director will meet you at Warsaw’s airport (Frederic Chopin Airport). He/she will take you in a taxi to the residence hall and help you move in. At the end of the program, the Director will also take you to the airport before departure.
In-country orientation
You’ll take part in a 3-day orientation session at the beginning of the program. The Program Director will provide you with helpful advice and tips for living in Warsaw, review the schedule of activities for the semester, distribute cell phones, and teach a survival Polish class.
Free use of pre-paid cell phone
During the orientation session you’ll be provided with a cell phone and a number of initial minutes. You’ll be responsible for recharging your phone with minutes. A cell phone is a great way to keep in touch with your friends and family back home. Also, text messaging is a popular and economical way to communicate with your friends in Poland.
Transportation pass
To help you travel smoothly around Warsaw, we’ll provide you with a transportation pass that can be used on all buses, trams, the subway, and some local commuter trains.
Free Internet access
You’ll be provided with free Internet access at a local Internet cafe.
Extra-curricular activities
Extra-curricular activities will be planned throughout the semester. These activities are designed to help you get to know Warsaw and the Polish culture better. For many of the activities the Program Director will invite local Polish students. Some sample activities include: a tour of Warsaw, a BBQ with Polish students, pierogi tasting, a tour of the Warsaw Uprising Museum, a day-trip to Wilanow (a 17th-century palace outside of Warsaw), bowling, a Chopin concert in Lazienki Park, and many more. You’ll receive a schedule of activities during the orientation session. All activity fees are included in the program price.
Since we want to give you the freedom to travel on your own, excursions are not included in the price of the program. However, we do offer organized excursions for an additional fee. Your Program Director will provide you with a list of organized excursions and fees at the beginning of the program. Generally, they include Krakow, Auschwitz (a former Nazi concentration camp), the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Zakopane, and Gdansk. You are also encouraged to suggest excursion locations.
Health insurance
You’ll be provided with health and accident coverage through HTH Worldwide Insurance. The HTH U.S. Study Abroad Health Plan is designed especially for U.S. Study Abroad students, and provides 100,000 USD of coverage. HTH has a list of approved doctors and health facilities in Warsaw. Your policy information will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.
What’s NOT included in the program fee:
• meals
• spending money
• round-trip airfare to Poland
• textbooks (including photocopies and readers)
• excursions
Please note: since we want to give you freedom to travel on your own, excursions are not included in the program fee. However, we do offer organized excursions for an additional fee. Your Program Director will provide you with a list of organized excursions and fees at the beginning of the program. Generally, they include Krakow, Auschwitz (a former Nazi concentration camp), the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Zakopane, and Gdansk. You are also encouraged to suggest excursion locations.
COURSES & DESCRIPTIONS
As part of this program, you’ll enroll directly in Seattle Central Community College’s work/travel courses (descriptions below). Generally students take all four courses. You can earn up to 18 semester credits or 30 quarter credits. Knowledge of Polish is not required.
ITL 197: International Cooperative Education (3 semester/5 quarter
credits)
Provides students with an opportunity to earn college credit for
work experiences, internships, or volunteer service in an international
setting. VIEW SYLLABUS
ITL 198: International Cooperative Education (3
semester/5 quarter credits)
A continuation of ITL 197. VIEW SYLLABUS
EDU 291: Using the World As a Classroom (6 semester/10
quarter credits)
Research outside the classroom is now a reality. Students will
pick a travel destination, select a research topic, gather research
data, and combine them all into a learning experience. This is
a self-paced course designed to maximize learning and travel experiences.
VIEW SYLLABUS
SSC 297: Travel/Study Experience (6 semester/10
quarter credits)
Designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students
and other individuals who undertake domestic and/or foreign travel.
It offers the participant an opportunity to learn outside the classroom
by taking advantage of cross-cultural activities and events, historic
sites, museums, etc. – activities that are available through
travel. VIEW SYLLABUS
TRANSFER CREDIT
You’ll receive an official transcript from Seattle Central Community College. This allows you to transfer credit back to your home university.
The credits listed are estimated credits for the courses. You should speak with the study abroad advisor at your home university to determine the number of transfer credits and obtain pre-approval for your courses.
After completing the program, we’ll send your registrar or study abroad advisor an official transcript with the course titles, course hours, and grades. Your university will need this transcript to transfer credit.
HOUSING
During the program you’ll live in a double room in a residence hall in Warsaw. In your room you’ll have your own bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelves, and each room has its own bathroom. The residence hall also includes a laundry room (coin-operated washers and dryers). Living in a residence hall is a great way to meet Polish students and get involved in student life!
STUDYING IN WARSAW
With a population of more 1.7 million people, Warsaw is an ideal location for those of you who like the big city life. It became the country’s capital in 1596 when King Zygmunt III moved the royal residence there from Krakow. Since then Warsaw has witnessed many hardships (it was almost completely destroyed during WW II), but it has emerged as a cosmopolitan city and the business center of the country. Here you can find modern architecture juxtaposed with carefully-restored palaces and castles. The city boasts a beautiful Old Town and many theaters, museums, monuments, restaurants, and parks. And since it is home to a number of large universities, there are plenty of college students to meet and socialize with.
WORKING IN WARSAW
It is possible to work during your studies. You can usually find a job teaching English. Since this type of work has flexible hours, it is easy to combine with your studies. You can earn about 10 USD per hour, and depending on your university schedule you can probably teach about 10 to 15 hours per week. Your employer will provide you with information on registering for work and obtaining a work visa.
HOW TO APPLY
The program is open to US and Canadian undergraduate students. Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA). Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadlines
You can attend this program any three months out of the year. The deadline for applications is 2 months before you would like to start the program.
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Applying for our programs is simple! Fill out the on-line application form and wait for more information from us.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
All US and Canadian citizens need passports to travel to Poland. If you don’t have a passport yet, you should apply for one as soon as possible. The application process could take a long time. For more information on applying:
American students should visit:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Canadian students should visit: http://www.ppt.gc.ca
If you already have a passport, you should check to make sure it is valid at least 6 months after the program ends.
Semester students should obtain a student visa before departure. The application process is easy, and we’ll provide you with the necessary documents along with specific instructions for applying for a visa in your pre-departure mailings.
FINANCIAL AID
It is possible to transfer your financial aid to pay for some or all of the program costs. The first step is to check with your home institution’s financial aid advisor before applying. Since every home institution has different rules, only your advisor can tell you what kind of aid can transfer. Study Abroad Poland is happy to provide you with a certificate of enrollment or any other documents that your university might require.
The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) provides student loans for you who are interested in studying abroad. Please visit their website for more details: http://www.iefc.com
Another lender providing loans for study abroad programs is My Rich Uncle Education Finance: http://www.myrichuncle.com
SAMPLE BUDGET
As part of your program fee, Study Abroad Poland pays for your tuition & fees, housing, on-site staff, health insurance, use of a pre-paid cell phone, transportation pass, and scheduled extra-curricular activities.
You are responsible for paying for the following:
• meals
• spending money
• round-trip airfare to Poland
• textbooks (including photocopies and readers)
• additional travel
• pre-paid phone cards for your cell phone (we provide you with an initial amount of minutes)
• Here is a suggested semester budget:
Meals |
900 USD |
Transportation (round-trip from the US or Canada) |
800-1000 USD (depending on the city) |
Additional Travel |
500-900 USD (depending on how much you want to travel) |
Books and Photocopies |
50 USD |
Personal Expenses |
500 USD |
Total |
2,750-3,350 USD |