SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU August 21, 2008 07:49 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, 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 Engineering in a Capital City |
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| $1200.00 | Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $1264.00 | Course Fee ($158/unit X 8 units)* |
| $2810.00 | Accommodations and Activities Fee** |
| $5274.00 | 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
British Pound
The UK uses the British Pound (GBP), which is made up of 100 pence. The slang term for the Pound is a “quid.” Coins come in denominations of 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 pounds. Bills come in £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100 notes.
Breakfast and dinner on the weekdays, and full meals on the weekends are included in program cost, but lunch during the week will be on the student's own. The suggested personal spending budget estimates $1200 for meals, extra tube passes outside class activities, personal activities, and local travel. 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, if you want to travel independently on weekends, and create a realistic budget for yourself.
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 London 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.
