Fullerton College Study Abroad Summer 2019

1. Study Abroad in Buenos Aires
Summer 2019: June 21 – July 19, 2019
NOCCCD – Fullerton College & Cypress College

2. WHY STUDY ABROAD?
Experience other cultures first-hand
• 98% of students stated that study abroad helped them better understand their own cultural
values and biases.
• 94% said that their study abroad experience continues to influence interactions with people
from different cultures.
Expand your worldview and boost your confidence & independence
• 82% said that it helped them develop a more sophisticated way of looking at the world.
• 96% of students saw increased self-confidence.
• 95% said it had a lasting impact on their worldview.
Enhance your career opportunities
• 90% of college students who study abroad land a job within 6 months of graduation—that’s
twice the rate of all college graduates.
• Study abroad alumni receive starting salaries that are 25% higher on average.
• 64% of employers think that an international experience is important for recruitment.
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3. Summer 2019: June 21 – July 19, 2019

4. Buenos Aires offers a rich and complex
history, a multidimensional arts and
cultural scene, captivating architecture,
and so much more. Plus, Buenos Aires is
ranked as the most livable city in Latin
America!
 Take DEEPLY ENGAGING classes
 EXPERIENCE the city, known as the “Paris
of the South”
 EXPLORE further on excursions to other
parts of Argentina.
 LEARN about the city and yourself
 MAKE long lasting friendships
 Use or improve your SPANISH
LANGUAGE SKILLS
THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD in
BUENOS AIRES!

5. FACULTY
Michael Mangan is in his ninth year of
teaching composition and literature at
Fullerton College. As an experienced
traveler and fan of South American
literature, he is very excited to explore the
culture and history of Buenos Aires with his
students.
Michael Mangan

6. ACADEMIC
SENGL104 F: Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature (4 Units)
This course will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they
apply to the analysis of literature and literary criticism from diverse cultural
sources and perspectives. There will be an emphasis on the techniques and
principles of effective written argument as they apply to literature.
Research strategies, information literacy and proper documentation of courses
will also be emphasized. This course fulfills the reading requirement for
graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

7. CAPA’s mission is to provide meaningful learning abroad experiences that
challenge and inspire students. CAPA offers:
WHO IS CAPA?
45+ years of experience
Personalized, expert support
Quality engaging academic curriculum
Program inclusions such as My Global City activities, housing, excursions,
coursework, on-site support staff, orientation, and more!
Commitment to student safety and security

8. CENTER
LOCATION
The CAPA center is
hosted at Universidad
Austral, a private
university centrally-
located in the elegant
Barrio Norte.

9. Program Fees
o Round-Trip Airfare
o Comprehensive pre-departure
support
o Transportation to/from Airport
(for those on group flight)
o Housing
o Local Transportation Pass
o Excursions & Activities
o Welcome Reception
o Farewell Ceremony
o ISIC student travel cards
o Student Travel and Medical
Insurance
Program Fee: $4,195
Your Program Fee Includes:

10. OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS
Weekend trip to the Cordoba Delta
(Cost: $350)
Day trip to the UNESCO Site of Colonia de
Sacramento (Lighthouse and Historic District
(Cost: $150)
Weekend trip to Iguazu Falls (Cost: $425)

11. CENTER
SUPPORT
o CAPA Buenos Aires On-Site Staff
o 24/7 Support Services
o Comprehensive Orientation
o Walking tour of services in the area around the CAPA Center.
o Overview of health and safety, CAPA services, public
transportation, cultural adjustment.
o Important aspects of Argentine life and culture.
o Access to My Global City Calendar—a weekly calendar of CAPA-led
and self-led student activities and events.

12. HOUSING
Students may opt to live in shared, furnished apartments, or in a homestay:
SHARED, FURNISHED APARTMENTS with the following amenities:
• Kitchen, common area, bathroom, television, wireless, and utilities.
• Apartments are within a 30-minute commute to the Buenos Aires CAPA Center and classrooms.
HOMESTAYS: Single rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies and non-smoking preferences.
• All bedrooms contain a bed, window, storage space for personal belonging (e.g., closet or drawers), a nightstand, air-
conditioning and/or a fan and heating, and a desk either in the room or in the living area.
• homestays are within a 40-minute commute to the Buenos Aires CAPA Center.
• Students will share a bathroom and common areas with their host family and receive two meals per day (breakfast
and dinner), seven days per week.
• Unlimited Wi-Fi, bed linens and towels, and weekly cleaning of the bedroom and change of sheets and towels is
included.

13. Insurance
Medical Insurance Coverage is Provided for all CAPA Participants
• The plan provides up to $100,000 per incident.
• You should alert Fullerton and CAPA immediately if you have pre-existing
conditions.
• Successful insurance claims are reimbursed – you will need to pay upfront and
then furnish receipts.
• You should bring any additional insurance coverage information with you if
applicable

14.  A walking tour of Buenos Aires
 Entrances to:
 Museo de Bellas Artes
 Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires
 Casa Rosada and National Cathedral
 Teatro Colon
 Recoleta Cemetary
 Tango show
 Japanese Gardens
 Immigration Museum
 Full-day excursion to the Tigre Delta
 Full-day excursion at an estancia, a traditional gaucho ranch
ACTIVITIES &
EXCURSIONSMy Global City events and included Excursions
immerse you in Argentinian culture!

15. Group Flight
Students will have roundtrip airfare from Los
Angeles International Airport or SantaAna Airport
to Ministro Pistarini International Airport.The
flight from Los Angeles or SantaAna to Buenos
Aires will depart onThursday, June 20, 2019 (for
arrival on July 21, 2019) and the return flight will
depart Buenos Aires on July 19, 2019.
See Doug Eisner or Kristen Wiederholt for

16. ADDITIONAL
COSTS
 Meals (for students not in homestays) and incidental expenses.
Students should budget around $10 per week for these expenses.
 Optional Homestay Additional Fee: $375.00.
 Required local cell phone.
 Additional, optional excursions.

17. FUNDING
RESOURCES
Fullerton College Financial Aid Office (For both Fullerton College &
Cypress College students)
Building 100, First Floor. Tel. (714) 992-7091
Contact person: Jose Alcaraz, JAlcaraz@fullcoll.edu
GI Bill Information
The Veteran’s Resource Center, Room 518, Tel. (714) 992-7102

18. CAPA Need-based Scholarships
www.capa.org/scholarships
FEA CAPA Access Scholarships
www.fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants.
Benjamin Gilman Scholarships- For Pell Grant eligible
students https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/ Mid
August-FirstTuesday in Oct
College Foundation Scholarships
www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships
California Community Colleges for International
Education www.ccieworld.org
NAFSA
http://www.nafsa.org/About_Us/About_International_
Education/For_Students/U_S__Study_Abroad_Schola
rships_and_Grants_List/

19. YOU CAN STUDY
ABROAD!
Investing in a study abroad experience
now will have lasting benefits in your
future. With careful planning, you will
be able to make your dreams of
studying abroad a reality.

20. “I absolutely loved Buenos Aires because of the
mix of cultures I was able to experience every
day. The city is unlike any other city in the world
with so much to offer and there was never a dull
moment.
Being scared of the unknown is okay,
but once you get over that fear, don’t be afraid
to make the most of every opportunity. It’s a
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
day.”
NIAH HUMPHREY
CAPA alumna and Communication major from
Auburn University
TERM PROGRAM ARRIVAL
DATE

21. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Kristen
Wiederholt: 714.732.5688|kwiederholt@fullcoll.edu
Doug Eisner: 714.992.7308 | deisner@fullcoll.edu

22. READYTO
APPLY?
FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS BELOW TO GET STARTED!
1. Complete the Fullerton College Application: studyabroad.fullcoll.edu/apply/
2. Submit your $300 program deposit and completed application to CAPA by visiting
CAPA-Fullerton website, go.capa.org/buenos-aires/fullerton and clicking on the red
‘apply today’ button in the top right.
3. Get ready to have a life-changing semester in Argentina this Summer!"