SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU July 20, 2008 09:52 AM
Fees for Summer Abroad include the Summer Abroad Program Fee, Course Fee, and Accommodations and Activities Fee. The Accommodations and Activities Fee includes single room in shared apartment in Edinburgh; two-night stay in Inverness (shared rooms in hostel); breakfast and lunch at Inverness; group transportation to Inverness, Glasgow, Stirling and other destinations; entrance fees at various museums and sites; emergency health insurance; select publications, including course reader and Lonely Planet Guidebooks for Edinburgh and Scotland; and additional program-specific costs. Students should budget funds for purchasing meals and bus or taxi fare in Edinburgh. See also the budget recommendations below. Airfare to and from Edinburgh is NOT included. All fees subject to change.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Fees
for Film as Narrative: Inventing Scotland |
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| $1200.00 | Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $1264.00 | Course Fee ($158/unit X 8 units)* |
| $1830.00 | Accommodations and Activities Fee** |
| $4314.00 | 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
Past students suggested bringing $1400-1700—more if you plan to travel on the weekends or purchase additional entertainment (such as tickets to concerts or performances at the Fringe Festivals). You will be able to prepare your own meals but may also eat out often—especially at lunch. Lunch can cost between £5 and £20 depending on where you eat. Also, keep in mind that fluctuating exchange rates could increase your costs significantly.
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 Scotland 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.
