SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU August 21, 2008 08:12 PM
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 and dinner in Cape Town, lodging with meals at Edeni, transportation to group activities--including travel from Cape Town to Edeni, selected field trips—including entrance fees and guides for tours and safaris, group accidental death & dismemberment and emergency health insurance, select publications, and additional program specific costs. Air fare is not included.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Fees
for South Africa: City to Safari |
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| $1200.00 | Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $1264.00 | Course Fee ($158/unit X 8 units)* |
| $3323.00 | Accommodations and Activities Fee** |
| $5,787.00 | 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 rates and unexpected changes in activities.
Fees Do Not Include
South Africa uses the Rand (ZAR). The rand has the symbol 'R' and is divided into 100 cents, symbol 'c'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_rand
Past participants have suggested a spending budget ranging from $500-$1500. South Africa will seem reasonably priced to you. Please be aware that conspicuous spending can alienate locals and draw unwanted attention. Do remember to save money to purchase drinks during your last week at Edeni.
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 South Africa 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.
