SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU July 09, 2008 04:08 AM
Fees for Summer Abroad include the Summer Abroad Program Fee, Course Fee, and Accommodations and Activities Fee. The Accommodations and Activities Fee covers lodging with breakfast in double room in a hotel, field trips in Buenos Aires and to Colonia, Uruguay, welcome dinner, group accidental death & dismemberment and emergency health insurance, select publications, and additional program specific costs. Air fare is not included. All fees are subject to change.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Fees
for Music and Culture in Latin America |
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| $1200.00 | Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $1264.00 | Course Fee ($158/unit X 8 units)* |
| $1479.00 | Accommodations and Activities Fee** |
| $3943.00 | TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES CHARGED TO STUDENTS |
* This fee level is based on the proposed 2007-08 governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.
**This fee is subject to change based on fluctuating exchange rate and unexpected change in activities.
Fees Do Not Include
Argentine Peso
The currency used in Argentina is the Argentine peso (Ar$) with 100 centavos (¢) equal to 1 Argentine peso. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 pesos. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos.
Past participants recommend budgeting about $1,200 USD for personal expenses. Of course, some people spend more and some people spend less. You should do some research on your own about costs, think about how you usually spend money when you are traveling, and create a realistic budget for yourself. For more on the average cost of meals, see “Meals” below.
The amount for personal expenses is intended to provide a reasonable minimum estimate for meals, travel within your host-city, laundry, minor emergencies, etc. Please note that estimate does not include optional independent travel, personal entertainment or currency fluctuations.
If you would like up-to-date exchange rate information, check the Oanda site at www.oanda.com.
ATM cards require a 4 digit pin—be sure you have one before you leave. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in Argentina and will also give you the best exchange rate. Travelers checks such as American Express and Thomas Cook will be accepted at banks and currency exchanges but may require that you pay a commission fee. Don’t rely solely on one method of getting money; have a back up.
