PROGRAM

Study abroad and enjoy a unique opportunity to earn college credit while traveling in the republic of Turkey. Howard Community College, Delaware Technical and Community College, Northampton Community College and Davidson Community College are collaborating with Istanbul University and Ankara University, the most prestigious universities in Turkey, to offer this study abroad program. During the two-week overseas program, you will be immersed in the social and cultural aspects of this fascinating country.

Enrollment is limited to 18 students, with 10 from Howard Community College.

Program Leader: Fredericl Campbell, History, Howard Community College

Eligibility

•   Must be 18 years old
•   Full- or- Part-time student
•   Applications must be completed and submitted to the Office of International Education, L 113 no later than February 13, 2009.
•   A $250 deposit is due with the application; deposit will be refunded if not selected.
•   A valid passport is required. If applicant does not have a valid passport, be advised that a 4-6 week waiting period and $100 fee is required to obtain a passport. Applicants are strongly advised to apply for passport immediately.

Selection Criteria

Pre-acceptance interview with the International Education Office selection committee. Those selected will attend mandatory orientation meetings prior to departure.

SCHEDULE

The tour will start in Istanbul, with students getting the opportunity to experience a cosmopolitan city rich in history. Here participants will visit some of the oldest mosques in the world, including the breathtaking Blue Mosque. Also on the itinerary is Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman sultans for more than 400 years, and a highlight of last year’s itinerary.  And no trip to Istanbul would be complete without a visit to its Grand Bazaar, Turkey’s largest covered market.

After Istanbul, the group will head to Turkey’s capital, Ankara, and then south to excursion locations.

Along the way, students will be able to visit Turkish colleges, and even get to sit in on classes and participate. Last year, the students formed bonds with Turkish students and faculty alike, exchanging phone numbers and making friends for a lifetime.

CREDITS

All participants must register and pay for the "Issue in History" course HIST- 202. Do not register until accepted into the program.

DETAILS

The cost of the program is $3,000* ($1000 Scholarship available).

The $3,000* cost per person includes:

•   Roundtrip airfare from N.Y. or Washington D.C.
•   Transportation to and from airport
•   Accommodations at Istanbul & Ankara universities
•   Some meals
•   Scheduled study-field excursions
•   Use of Istanbul and Ankara Universities’student facilities

* HCC reserves the right to increase the cost of the Program Fee up to 10% due to increased program costs, increased flight costs, and/or, currency fluctuations.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Frederick Campbell
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Lou R. Spinelli
Delaware Technical & Community College
Dover, Delaware

Vasiliki Anastasakos
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Allison Palmadessa
Davidson Community College
Lexington, NC

PAYMENT

$250.00 due with application
$1,375.00 due upon notification and acceptance into the program
$1,375.00 (Final) due: TBD

Additional tuition fee required for HIST-202, "Issue in History" (3 Credits)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Program Director
or
International Education Office, CL 113
Howard Community College
Phone: 443-518-4229
Fax: 443-518-4571
Email: IntlEd@howardcc.edu