The University of Kansas Architecture in South America
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Architecture		Quick Look • Location: Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Brasilia , Rio de Janiero, Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu, Puno - Brazil • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview This program is intended to familiarize students with the architecture of South America. Participants will see examples of native, colonial, modern, and contemporary architecture in the following cities detailed below in Peru and Brazil. In Peru, participants will be exposed to the Inca civilization by visiting the city of Machu Pichu and the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Students will stay in the colonial city of Cusco. In Brazil, participants will become familiar with the work of Oscar Niemeyer, Lucio Costa, Lina Bo Bardi, and landscape architect Burle Marx. 3 cities will be studied: Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Curitiba, considered one of the best examples of urban planning world-wide. In addition, there will also be a one day tour of Sao Paulo’s architectural landmarks. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Participants will receive nine hours of architecture elective credit. Eligibility Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any accredited U.S. college or university. Housing/Accommodation • Hostel Participants will stay in centrally located hotels in all cities except for Rio de Janeiro where participants will stay in a small hostel residence. Program Costs (2006) Program Fee: $7,800 ($8,000 for non-KU students). Costs Include:  The program fee includes tuition, fees, accommodations, some group dinners, cultural activities, lodging in all program cities, roundtrip airfare from Brazil to Peru, land and air transportation to all program cities in Peru and Brazil, transportation to all program activities, orientation, and emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services. Additional costs: Airfare, most meals, passport and visa fees, and personal expenses. Financial Aid Yes. KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program. Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the scholarship application. The scholarship application deadline is March 1. Non KU students should check into financial aid options through their home institution. Dates Next Offering Summer 2009! Depart US: Monday, June 5, 2006 Arrive Brazil: Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Depart Brazil: July 15, 2006 Deadlines March 1 Contact University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad Lippincott Hall 1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108 Lawrence, KS 66045-7515 Tel: 785-864-3742 Fax: 785-864-5040 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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