S P R I N G 2 0 1 4
STUDY ABROAD ARGENTINA
WHY STUDY ABROAD?
• Best reason: awareness• Awareness of cultural
differences• Awareness of global economy
• Immersion
• Meet new best friends
MTSU ARGENTINA 2013-14
• December 26th - January 14th
• Leave from Nashville, through Miami and Santiago, then to Mendoza, Argentina (1 day)
• Hotel stays, visits, tours, pleasurable side trips included
• Offered as • BCEN 4840 and 5840• AGR 4190
ABOUT THE COURSE
• Economics, entrepreneurship, agriculture, international relations
• Focus on supply chain and business owners within Mendoza’s major industries: wine, olive oil, fresh and canned fruits, retail, restaurant
• Coursework includes discussions, papers, presentations in-country
GETTING AROUND TO THE CULTURAL, “FUN” SIDE
• Group picnics• Winery tours• Whitewater rafting,
zip lining• Andes Mountains spa day• Multiple gelato excursions• NYE Celebration
COST OF THE TRIP
• $2150: in-country fees• Can be split into 3
payments for September, October, and November
• $500 of this must be made as a deposit by September 30th
• Plane ticket • As of now, $1750
• Tuition to register for the course in Spring semester
HOW DO I DO THIS?
• Finance options:• Federal student loans (covers
reimbursement for the cost of the trip and tuition)
• Three-payment option• Loan through Ascend Federal Credit
Union• (Donna, branch manager)
CONTACT
• Dr. Rachel Wilson• [email protected]• 615-898-2618• Get going sooner, rather than later!
Information Sessions with Former Students:
Wednesday, September 18th,11:00 – 12:30 Ag Conference Room (SAG 102)
Thursday, September 19th,12:00 – 1:30 BAS Suntrust Room