The Details:
This program offers up to 12 credit hours over 7 weeks. The base program is 9 credit hours and the extra 3 hours would require independent study and additional research and writing after the program ends. Georgia Tech credit is offered in two different majors: International Affairs (9 credits + 3 credits of optional independent research), and Management (up to 6 credits) courses that count for the Global Development Minor and the new Georgia Tech Sports, Society, and Technology minor. You can earn up to 12 of 15 credits towards a minor in International Affairs, 9 of 12 of a certificate in Latin American Studies, and more! Students from all majors can benefit from this program.
Courses: INTA 3242/8803, Soccer and Global Politics; INTA 4340/8803; Latin American Economies (cross listed with Management 4803); INTA 3303 Political Economy of Development (cross listed with Management 4803); optional INTA independent research 3 credits (INTA), INTA 2699 or 4699 (Independent Research)
COSTS:
Montevideo and Buenos Aires May 13 to June 28 = $4,895 plus airfare and tuition. Includes 50% of lunches and dinners, transportation from Uruguay to Buenos Aires, cultural activities, historical tours, insurance. Students stay in hotel in Montevideo and private dormitory with Argentine university students in Buenos Aires. Students fly into Montevideo and out of Buenos Aires.
NOTE: Students that do not have Georgia residency for tuition purposes pay in-state tuition. In most cases the Hope Scholarship will cover a portion of tuition for qualified students.
Deposit, non-refundable $500 (unless you find another students to take your spot).
50% of the balance due Jan. 31, 2023 and balance due Feb. 28, 2023. If you are receiving financial aid please contact Dr. Bowman. 50% of first payment is refundable.
TRANSPORTATION: Students are responsible for transportation to Montevideo, Uruguay and return from Buenos Aires. Program provides transportation from Montevideo to Buenos Aires.
Financial Aid & Grants:
Generous scholarships of up to $5000 are available to any undergraduate or graduate student. For more information please visit http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/index.php#5.
For a list of non-GT scholarships, please visit http://oie.gatech.edu/scholarships.
Insurance:
Georgia Tech study abroad programs organized and managed provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. All students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.
Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants’ primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one’s return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, “Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan,” which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.
**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.
PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.
Withdrawal Policy:
Students withdrawing from the program on or before 15 January 2023 are solely responsible for the non-refundable $500 deposit fee. Students withdrawing after 15 January will be responsible for the following percentages of the total program fee:
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 February 2023: 25% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 1 March 2023: 50% of total program fee;
If withdrawal is submitted on or before 15 April 2023: 75% of total program fee.
No refunds will be given after 15 April 2023. Once the program begins, you will not be able to withdraw.
Questions, contact Dr. Kirk Bowman at [email protected]
The directors reserve the right to make any and all necessary changes.