Agenda
I’d love to know more about you and why you’re interest in connecting students to study abroad experiences!
I’m Prof.
Dashiell
Current Study Abroad Opportunity @ PGCC
AFA 1030: Black Diasporic Studies Abroad
?Who is Education First?
Future Study Abroad Opportunities
Costa Rica: Summer 2024!
The following slides will show you the information students receive when they attend interest meetings about the upcoming Costa Rica (summer 2024) trip. Here is the link to our next interest meeting. Please share it with students and encourage them to attend!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
7:00pm-8:00pm
Zoom: 455 1579 9428
Why plan for future travel now?
Why Study Abroad?
Educational & Professional Benefits
Study abroad alums saw their GPA rise twice as quickly as a result of going abroad compared to those who did not¹
92% of employers are looking for the skills and traits that students develop in study abroad settings²
Students that travel tend to have higher salaries than those who don’t³
IMPACT ON GPA
RÉSUMÉ BUILDING
SALARY
93% of students who study abroad and entered the workforce were employed within 6 months of graduation, compared to 49% of those who did not study abroad³
JOB SECURITY
Why Study Abroad?
Personal Benefits
DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL SKILLS
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Exposure outside of the U.S. builds stronger connections built between classmates, locations, and the world that help to make you a global citizen
Confidence, Curiosity
Empathy, Self-Awareness
Global Perspective, Cultural Knowledge
Adaptability, Relatability
Leadership
A TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Quite simply, travel is AWESOME, and this type of program combines all of the memories, food, sights, and experiences with valuable development
Environment & Culture in Costa Rica
June 2024 | 9 days
“Pura vida” is a greeting, a mentality, and way of life that can’t be translated directly - it must be experienced firsthand. As one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, Costa Rica boasts unparalleled natural beauty and exciting adventure around every turn. Here is your opportunity to understand what makes Costa Rica a true leader in environmental conservation.
Get an in-depth understanding of Costa Rica’s unique range of microclimates—from rainforests to cloud forests and beaches to volcanoes—and the astonishing biodiversity of flora and fauna that inhabit them. Learn about model conservation and sustainable ecotourism efforts underway to protect thousands of endangered species. En route, connect with local communities, immerse yourself in "Tico" culture, enjoy local cuisine.
Our program
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See Arenal Volcano
Arenal is one of the largest active volcanoes in Costa Rica. While visiting this region, you will also have time to visit the Arenal hot springs and take a dip in the naturally heated pools.
Take a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
On a day trip to Los Chiles, a community on the Nicaraguan border, you will visit a wetlands wildlife refuge that is home to diverse species of animals including capuchin monkeys, caimans, and the Nicaraguan grackle.
Spend a day at the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
A cloud forest is a high-elevation forest whose canopy-level cloud cover provides moisture for the mosses, ferns, and vines that live here. During your visit, explore the forest, learn about its conservation, and go ziplining!
See La Fortuna waterfall
Get up close to this powerful 200-foot waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
Enroll tonight and get a
discount!!
$200
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio is home to toucans, spider monkeys (above), sloths, and more! Explore the park’s well-maintained trails and take some time to enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches.
Explore Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast
This area is known for its stunning natural beauty. Catch magnificent sunsets each evening, and keep your eyes peeled for the colorful butterflies, bright scarlet macaws (above), and enormous iguanas who call this region home.
Visit a coffee plantation
Coffee is one of Costa Rica’s main exports. At a visit to a coffee plantation, you will observe each stage of the process and engage with the workers who are experts in producing high quality coffee beans.
Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican dinner in San Jose
Before departing for home from Costa Rica’s capital, enjoy a final dinner with your group. Costa Rican food typically features hearty rice and beans along with fresh, locally sourced meat and vegetables
Enroll tonight and get a
discount!!
$200
Who is helping us with planning?
Our Partner: EF Education First – Study Abroad
What safety measures can we expect?
EF has us covered
EF provides our group with:
EF is among the first recipients of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Safe Travels Stamp, certifying that EF adheres to strict safety and hygiene protocols.
For more info: efstudyabroad.com/safety
How can you protect your investment?
Two different layers of protection
Global Travel Protection Plans cover individual circumstances that arise before or while on our program (illness, loss of job, flight delays, lost baggage, etc.). This is already included in our program.
Global Travel Protection Plus allows you to cancel for ANY REASON up until the day before we depart with a refund of the program price (minus the cost of the plan and other non-refundable fees)
What’s included?
Simply more bang for your buck as an all-inclusive experience
Compare this to planning on your own + the added benefits of an all-inclusive provider
Just a few things for you to cover:
Round-trip airfare on major carriers
Safe, quality hotel rooms
Bilingual Tour Director with us 24/7
Transportation while abroad
Thoughtfully designed cultural & academic itinerary
Guided experiences, entrances, and activities
Authentic breakfasts and select dinners
24/7 emergency support line
Help with travel prep & funding
Passport and visa fees
Airport baggage fees
Lunches and snacks
Personal spending money
Tips for your Tour Director
COVID-19 testing
Worry Free Enrollment Period
Enroll now with ease
Cancel for any reason
within 30 days of enrollment and receive a full refund*
*To be eligible, the traveler must enroll on a program at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date and cancel within 30 days of enrollment. Travelers must pay in full or enroll in our Automatic Payment Plan and must remain in good financial standing at the time of cancellation to remain eligible.
When are we traveling?
Mark your calendars
A short-term program: the ability to study abroad without missing a whole semester at school
Earliest
departure
Requested
return
*We’ll confirm exact departure and return dates approximately 2-3 months before departure.
Requested
departure
Latest
return
day program
06/25/2024
07/03/2024
07/05/2024
06/24/2024
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How can you make it happen?
We have flexible payment options!
30 or older at the time of travel? Same easy payment options toward a total price of �which includes a room upgrade. Personalized payment plans also available
Making It Happen
BI-WEEKLY
MONTHLY
IN FULL
$124
$248
$3,319
DEPOSIT
$95
$3,799
How can you make it happen?
We have flexible payment options!
30 or older at the time of travel? Same easy payment options toward a total price of �which includes a room upgrade. Personalized payment plans also available
Making It Happen
BI-WEEKLY
MONTHLY
IN FULL
$124
$248
$3,319
DEPOSIT
$95
$3,599
$3,119
$233
$116.50
How can you make it happen?
Additional opportunities to fund your adventure
Diversity, Financial, and Merit-Based Scholarships Funded by EF
Personal Program Donation Page
Automatic access to a personal donation page to share with friends, family & loved ones
Over 24 scholarships given annually by EF to students traveling on short-term study abroad programs
Budgeting and Financial Resources
Tap into additional resources EF provides like a Budget and Fundraising Guide; and explore our campus’ own financial & advisory support
Take out your phones and take a picture to go to the enrollment page. Stay in the loop for updates!
Sign up during our Worry-Free Enrollment Period and cancel within 30 days of enrolling to receive a full refund!
Guaranteed spots available:
Enroll at efcst.com/
Enrollment Discount offer ends:
Secure your spot!
30
2544201DM
04/30/2023
Enroll tonight and get a
discount!!
$200
Thank you!
Here’s to an amazing adventure ahead! We can’t wait!
Resources
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How Faculty Can Get Involved?
Faculty Interest Form: https://forms.gle/XgTtYQ7cYkHFJvyPA
Let’s Stay Connected!
Professor Stephanie Dashiell
Email: dashiesm@pgcc.edu
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Twitter: @profdashiell
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