Study abroad fair to take place in Atrium

Program representatives will be at event to discuss new locations, financial options

The Rinker Center for International Programs will host a study abroad fair today in the Atrium in the Art and Journalism Building. Professors from various departments will be there to promote their field studies, the Office of Financial Aid and Ball State Federal Credit Union will be on hand, and representatives from the Kentucky Institute for International Studies and AHA International programs will also be there to discuss how students can study abroad through their organizations. International Student Exchange Programs materials will be available as well.

New programs

Costa Rica CentreLa Virgen, Costa Rica- Offered: Spring Semester 2010- Cost: $7,380 for airfare, housing, ground transportation, food, culture package; $2,820 for 12 hours tuition- Courses: environment and society, international natural resources development and conservation, field biology, indigenous studies, Latin American civilization and culture, various levels of Spanish- Director: Norman Marín Caldéron, assistant professor of Spanish

Worcester CentreWorcester, England- Offered: Summer Semester 2010- Cost: $4,740 for airfare, housing, ground transportation, food, culture package; $1,410 for six hours tuition- Courses: British life and culture, English literature and performance, the making of modern Britain, British media communication and culture- Summer 2010 director: unknown

Most popular programs

London CentreLondon, England- Offered: Fall and Spring semesters- Availability: Approximately seven spots open- Cost: $10,905 for airfare, housing, ground transportation, food, culture package; $2,820 for 12 hours tuition- Courses: British life and culture, art history, British literature, theatre, history of British pop music- Spring 2010 director: Rebecca Pierce, associate professor of mathematical sciences, will be teaching mathematics applications and special studies in mathematics

Australia CentreLennox Head, Australia- Offered: Fall and Spring semesters- Availability: full- Courses: Australian life and culture, marine biology, wildlife biology, introduction to sports administration, events management- Spring 2010 director: Pam Harwood, associate professor of architecture

Field studies

Thailand and Cambodia field studyWinter Break 2009-10- Cost: $6,349- Courses: anthropology and independent studies- Director: Jim Coffin, RCIP director

Indians of American Southwest and Northern Mexico field studySummer Break 2010- Cost: $3,640- Courses: anthropology and independent studies - Director: Jim Coffin, RCIP director


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