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Music in Austria
Program Dates July 8 – August 7, 2011 Program TAMIU’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will offer a 4-week study abroad program in Salzburg, Austria. This three credit program consists of a music course related to the most important compositions and lives of famous Austrian composers (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert). Students will experience music first hand in Austria at the Salzburger Festspiele and will visit Vienna as part of an overnight weekend stay. This program is led by Dr. Gechter, who has extensive experience in Austria. All on-site travel in Austria, housing and admission expenses are included in the program fees. Itinerary
Accommodation Students will be residing at the Franz von Sales Kolleg, a student residence conveniently located in the city. Double apartments with 2 bedrooms (each room with one twin bed) for participants; each apartment has a private bathroom, kitchen and free internet access (wi-fi). Laundry facilities are available to use at the student residence. Your stay in Vienna will be in a youth hotel with double occupancy for students. Program Cost Program cost is $3,260, excluding the round trip airfare to Austria, meals, and TAMIU tuition/fees. This is based on a minimum of 12 students enrolled. Timetable for Applications and Payment
Applications will not be processed unless they are complete and received by the stated deadline.Application Process 1) Turn in your study abroad application, and pay the application fee here (mastercard/visa only - visit with OIE if you prefer to make a payment by check or cash) 2) Apply for any of the TAMIU study abroad scholarships for which you qualify. 3) Print out a Financial Aid Budget Form for your personal use. OIE will provide an update of your educational expenses directly to the Office of Financial Aid. 4) Complete and turn in your Waiver and Liability Packet by 1 May 2011 Application Links
Study Abroad Scholarships TAMIU/OIE offers two scholarships for study abroad. Qualified TAMIU students may complete their application and supporting documents and submit them to OIE together with their study abroad application. You will be notified via email of your award and the award disbursement date. Course Information All students are required to enroll in the course listed below. Non-music majors/minors may apply as well. MUSI 4301 Special Topics in Music 3 SCH
Program Requirements Students must have been approved by Dr. Gechter for acceptance into the program. Refunds** Withdrawal from a study abroad program must be made in writing to OIE. The application fee of $200 is non-refundable, unless TAMIU cancels the program. The application fee will be applied to your total program cost. After this, TAMIU will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by OIE. Refunds will be calculated from the date OIE is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. TAMIU is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by students, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs. Contact Information
*TAMIU reserves the right to make changes to this itinerary as deemed appropriate by the program director due to unforeseen circumstances. However, every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as closely as possible **TAMIU reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, TAMIU will refund application fees and recoverable program fees. |
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