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Orange Coast CC - Cambridge, UK |
Dates:
28th June -10th August 2008
Price: US $6,500 (inc. flight with WorldTek Travel)
Age: 18+
Orange Coast Community College presents…
Summer in Cambridge, England
June 28th – August 10th, 2008
Give me a quick summary (my cell phone is ringing)...
This summer, 40 students will take summer school in Cambridge,
England.
Classes are through OCC and are transferable. The
session is for the same eight weeks as it would be if you
took a class at OCC, except that two weeks of classes will
be here and the next six weeks will be spent living in a dorm
at Downing College at the University of Cambridge. We leave
LAX on June 28th, 2008 and return August 10th, 2008. That photo
to the right is Cambridge University. It ain’t OCC, baby!
Who’s Leading this Invasion of England?
OCC English professor Raymond Obstfeld has taken three previous groups to Cambridge,
so he is very familiar with the area. He is the author of
40 books, including several best-selling novels (Earth Angel),
a book of poetry (The Cat with Half a Face), and over a dozen
non-fiction books that cover topics from comparative religion
to animal behavior to rock-’n’-roll quotations. His most recent book
'On the Shoulders of Giants,' co-written with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, hit number 25 on the New York
Times bestseller list. He is also an experienced screenwriter, with ten scripts either sold
or optioned to studios and one recently produced. In addition,
he is a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest magazine.
What’s Up with Cambridge? Isn’t that a Smelly Cheese?
Cambridge University is the most highly regarded university in England, and one
of the top schools in the world. Although you won’t be attending
their classes, you will be living in dorms and attending classes
on the University campus, allowing you to experience some
of what it would be like to attend.
Cambridge alumni include
Sylvia Plath (poet, novelist, The Bell Jar); John Milton,
(poet, Paradise Lost); Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet and opium
enthusiast); Lord Byron (poet and poor swimmer); Stephen Hawking
(A Brief History of Time); Sir Isaac Newton (gravity guy);
Charles Darwin (evolution guy); Crick and Watson (Nobel Prize
for discovering DNA); Prince Charles (royal guy); Emma Thompson
(actress). But Cambridge is much more than the University.
It is also a charming small town filled with quaint shops,
cobblestone streets, lively pubs, and pale-skinned people
with funny accents. Only an hour by train from London, Cambridge
is the ideal place to study and live.
What’ll We Do in England for Six Weeks?
First, there’s the whole “school” thing. I’ll be offering two courses:
Eng. 148: British Film as Literature. In this class, we’ll
watch some of the classic examples of English, Scottish, Welsh,
and Irish films and learn why they are so well regarded. The
films will include Trainspotting, The Third Man, The Commitments,
Remains of the Day, etc.
Eng. 101: Advanced Composition/Writing
about Literature. Students will be taught how to think critically
and write essays about literature.
In addition, the following independent studies will be offered:
Eng. 119: Introduction
to Creative Writing
Eng. 122: Novel Writing and
Eng. 127: Scriptwriting.
Living in England for six weeks while working
on a novel or screenplay doesn’t sound too bad, does it?
Second, there’s the whole “cultural experience” thing. Classes are
held only Monday through Thursday, and each course has only
two meetings a week.
So, if you’re taking one class (which
is all that is required), you will have ample opportunity
to travel, either around England or on mainland Europe.
To enhance that experience, we have several trips planned, including one to London and optional ones to York and Paris.
Third, and most important, the overall experience is unlike anything you may have done
before. Classes are smaller, so the academic experience is
much more personal. Close friendships are formed. And there
are many optional group activities that have been very popular
in the past, including coed basketball, weekly movie nights,
pizza parties, and so forth. There’s lots to do and plenty
of great people to do it with.
How Much Is this Gonna Cost
Me (or My Unsuspecting Parents)?
$6,500.
At first, six grand sounds like a lot. But look again. Okay, it still sounds like
a lot. But it isn’t. Here’s what you get for your money:
• Roundtrip airfare
• Lodging in a University dorm. Each student will share a spacious room or can pay a supplement for a single room.
• Breakfast and dinner
• 2-day/1-night trip to London, including hotel, tickets to
a play, bus tour of London, tour of the British Museum, and
a tour of the Tower of London
• Optional weekend trips to York and Paris, France.
Six thousand isn’t much more than many people spend to live in Orange County
for two months. The difference is that instead of heading
off to the mall, you’ll be living in England, maybe heading
off to London or Paris. Instead of coming back with a Thighmaster,
you’ll be coming back with a lifetime of memories and friendships.
Now What?
If you’re interested, contact Raymond Obstfeld via
email at robstfeld@cox.net or by phone at (714) 432-5043.
You’ll go on a list of prospective students and receive more
information on deposits and other deadlines within the next
few weeks. Only forty students are going and the trip has
filled quickly the last three times, so don’t procrastinate
too long. Meantime, get your passport--just in case!
Email: robstfeld@cox.net
Phone (OCC): 714.432.5043
Phone (Home): 714.730.9074
Cell: 714.293.3765
Give Me More Detail…
Flights
June 28th, 2006: Los Angeles to London August 10th, 2008: London to Los
Angeles Round-trip air is provided through WorldTek Travel.
The flight will be on a regularly scheduled major airline.
The exact schedule will be distributed to all participants
at the final orientation.
Accommodations
Students live at Downing College, one of the 31 Colleges that
make up the University. In many ways, this is the most exciting
and rewarding aspect of the trip. Living in a Cambridge College
is the only way to have a truly authentic Cambridge University
experience.
Downing is a vibrant place during the summer,
with open-air Shakespeare plays performed in the grounds every
evening and a large number of international students at the
College. Plus, the Porter’s Lodge at Downing provides invaluable
information about local life as well as 24-hr. security.
Students share a twin room with another same-sex member of the group, although they can choose to have a private room for an additional fee. Daily breakfast and dinner is included. Each
room has a daily maid service and bed sheets are changed weekly.
Breakfast is in the College Dining Hall. Dinner could be at
a local eatery or within the College.
At the College, students
can make phone calls, receive mail, watch television, do homework
and do their laundry.
The facilities at Downing are incredible:
There are large grounds despite being in the city centre,
including sports pitches, tennis courts, a squash court and
a fitness centre. There is a College bar and common room with
a pool table and SKY television. You can get a high speed interenet connection in your room and there are loads of internet cafés in the town. It is a perfect
setting for an academic program.
Support: There are plenty
of additional provisions such as arranged social activities,
sporting activities, 24-hr. support and medical services.
Enrollment Fees
An enrollment fee of $26.00 per unit must be paid to Coastline
Community College, Golden West or Orange Coast College at the time of
registration. In addition non-resident students pay an additional
$152.00 for a total of $178.00 per unit. This tuition is state mandated
and subject to change.
Excursions and Activities
Cambridge:
Get to know Cambridge
on a walking tour and Host-Culture Orientation.
London: 
Two-day,
one-night trip to London: Round-trip transportation; bus tour
of city with guide; Tower of London; hotel accommodation for
one night; ticket to a play. Students will also have free
time to explore the city on their own.
York (optional):
Two days, one
night in York: Fully guided tour of York, return mini coach
travel from Cambridge. All accommodation on this tour is based
on staying in a hotel accommodation. Rooms are usually twin
and 3 bedded and all have private shower.
Paris (optional):
Three days, two nights to Paris: Fully guided tour of Paris, Return coach travel from Cambridge via the Channel Tunnel and accommodation in a hotel in Paris. Highlights include a cruise on the River Seine, walk along the Champs Elysees, visit the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre (where Amelie was filmed), the Moulin Rouge and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Extend your stay:
Stay on once the program is completed and travel independently
to the countries you have always wanted to see. When you book
your flight with WorldTek Travel, they will send you instructions
about how you can change the return date of the flight.
Information Meetings
Informational meetings about the Cambridge Summer
Semester 2008 program will be scheduled throughout the Fall
2007 and Spring 2008 semesters. During these meetings, any
questions you have regarding the program will be answered
by Professor Obstfeld and students from prior Cambridge programs.
Feel free to bring friends and family to these meetings. Call
or email for the next scheduled meeting.
Payment Information
Program Fee: $6,500 (based upon a minimum of 40 participants)
Included:
• Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to London
(through WorldTek Travel)
• Group transfers to/from London
airport
• Shared twin room at Downing College, Cambridge with
daily maid service and weekly sheet change (students can chose to have a private room for an additional fee).
• Tuition classes
towards your credits at the College
• General Facilities at
Downing College such as bathrooms, sports grounds, bar and
all items listed in the accommodation section
• Daily breakfast
and dinner
• Field Trips to Cambridge and London plus optional tours to York and Paris.
• 24-hr. Cambridge staff,
who are graduates at the University with all the know-how
• Arrival party
• Farewell party
• General Social/Sporting/Other
activities organized on a regular basis
Not Included:
• Orange
Coast College enrollment fees
• Passport and visa fees
• Medical
and travel insurance (we have arranged group rates for those
without insurance)
• Lunches
• Personal expenses
• Anything
not specified as included in the program
• US airport/customs
hall fees and departure taxes
Insurance Information
All students need BOTH medical insurance AND travel insurance. The former covers your medical needs when overseas. The latter covers things like cancellations, lost bags and some additional emergency medical expenses.
Outbound Medical Insurance:
All program participants are required to purchase short-term outbound study abroad insurance through an approved District insurance provider. Program participants can find further information on the required study abroad insurance at "http://www.cccd.edu/studyabroad/about.aspx". Program
participants must purchase this study abroad insurance no less than 60 days prior to program departure. Failure to purchase the required study abroad insurance shall prevent student from participating in the study abroad program.
Travel Insurance
All students must have individual travel insurance. Details of the policy number should be sent through to Reach Cambridge as soon as they are available. Alternatively, you can source travel insurance here: Travel Insurance Center or by calling +1 866-979-6753 or +1 402-343-3699 and quoting 'Reach Cambridge'.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Deposit: $1000 due with application to Reach Cambridge (deposit
is non-refundable)
Flight: $1,300.
Balance: $4,200 received by Reach Cambridge
by March 31st 2008
PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT MUST BE MADE BY CREDIT CARD TO OUR TOUR OPERATOR 'REACH CAMBRIDGE LTD' ON APPLICATION. IF YOU CANNOT PAY BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL info@reachcambridge.com TO ARRANGE TO PAY BY CHECK/WIRE.
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If you pay by wire transfer please (a) use the name of the student as the reference and (b) fax a copy of the transaction to us at 01144 870 762 5542.
LATE FEES
A late fee of $200 will be applied to all applications received after March 31st, 2008. A late fee of $200 will be applied to all accounts with an outstanding balance after March 31st 2008. This fee will increase by $500 for each month over the deadline.
FINANCIAL AID
The only financial aid available
through OCC is a Board of Governors enrollment fee waiver,
which pays for your course fees. To see if you qualify, contact
Melissa Moser at the OCC Financial Aid Office: 714.432.5509
or mmoser@mail.occ.cccd.edu. Additional financial aid may
be available through various scholarship and loan programs
that can be found outside OCC.
How to Register
If you have
additional questions, feel free to call or email Professor
Obstfeld. The four previous Cambridge programs conducted
by Professor Obstfeld filled quickly and many applicants were
turned away. The first forty students accepted into the program
will go, so act quickly. Please request an application packet
from:
Professor Raymond Obstfeld
Orange Coast College
2701
Fairview Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Tel.: 714.432.5043
E-mail:
robstfeld@cox.net
To request an application form please email:
orangecoast@reachcambridge.com
Click below for the Terms & Conditions and Rules & Regulations:
Terms
& Conditions and Rules & Regulations
Download Summer 2008 Application Form
Click here to apply online now
If not applying online and please mail all applications and deposits to:
Reach Cambridge,
23 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1AH, UK
Contact Information
For
more information, please contact:
Orange Coast College
Professor
Raymond Obstfeld 2701 Fairview Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Tel.:
714.432.5043
E-mail: robstfeld@cox.net
Reach Cambridge
Tel. 1-888-99-REACH
FAX: +44 (0)870 762 5542
info@reachcambridge.com
www.reachcambridge.com
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Coast Community College District
Board of Trustees:
Walter G. Howald, President, Mary L. Hornbuckle, George E. Brown, Jerry
Patterson, Armando R. Ruiz, Carlos Munoz, Student Trustee, Dr. Kenneth
Yglesias, Chancellor
Disclaimer
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responsible for all travel arrangements and any liability arising there
from. The Coast Community College District is NOT liable for any
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limited to any promises or representations, whether express or implied.
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