SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU August 21, 2008 03:18 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, selected meals (if included), selected field trips, 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 Community and Everyday Life in Japan |
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| $1200.00 | Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $1264.00 | Course Fee ($158/unit X 8 units)* |
$764.00 $883.00 |
Accommodations and Activities Fee** Tatami Dorm Room Double Occupancy |
$3,228.00 $3,347.00 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES CHARGED TO STUDENTS Tatami Dorm Room Double Occupancy |
* 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
Yen
The currency used in Japan is the Yen (¥). One US Dollar is equal to 107.74 Japanese Yen. Coins come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen. Bills come in denominations of 1,000, 2000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen.
Previous students recommend that you plan on budgeting at least $1,000 –1,500 while you are in Japan. Of course, some people spend more and some people spend less. You should do some research on your own about costs, think about what how you usually spend money when you are traveling (personal entertainment, medical emergency funds, independent travel, meals and snacks, etc.), and create a realistic budget for yourself. 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 Japan 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.
