Nicaragua: Library and Information Studies

Important Dates

Last day to apply: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Winter Term general pre-departure Orientation: TBD
Class meetings in College Park: January 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20 and 21, 2010
Latest departure date: January 9, 2010
Program dates in Nicaragua: January 9-19, 2010
Earliest return date: January 19, 2010
Program end date in College Park: January 21, 2010

Program Costs

Winter 2010 Program Fee: $2,295

Included: UM tuition, UM $250 Study Abroad fee, housing in Nicaragua, some meals, entry fees, and transportation within Nicaragua.

Not included: housing in College Park, personal expenses and some meals, international airfare.

The study abroad office will suggest a group flight itinerary that each student is responsible for purchasing independently. Although flight costs are not guaranteed and will vary, we will make every effort to keep airfare to a minimum. The estimated costs for round-trip airfare from the Washington, DC area will be approximately $500. Once admitted, you should expect to purchase the flight for the program a few weeks later, usually in mid-October.

Application fee and deposit:
A non-refundable $30 application fee is due with the application. Applicants understand that if admitted to the program, they are responsible for paying a non-refundable $270 deposit. This deposit, non-refundable under any circumstances, will be charged to the student's UM account or billed to non-UM students.
The remainder of the program fee will be charged to the enrolled students' UM accounts in November or billed to non-UM students.