INTRODUCTION
The University of Veliko Turnovo is one of the major universities in Bulgaria. It has 11 colleges including Business Education, Fine Arts, History, Law, Math and Computer Science, Philosophy, Public Health, Theology, and a Center for Physical Education and Sports. The University has additional campuses in the cities of Vraca and Pleven. The total numberof students in Veliko Turnovo is approximately 11,000. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 64 fields of study. It is fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Bulgaria. Veliko Turnovo is in northern Bulgaria, 160 miles east of Sofia, the country's capital city.

The program is designed for students interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages, as well as to those interested in Balkan Studies. Experience has shown that this offersexcellent preparation for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in ESL, in applying to the Peace Corps, or in seeking employment in the field of international education. The academic program provides immersion in Bulgarian culture and language, as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an English instructor. Students teach at the University under the supervision of faculty members from the English Department. Students can develop professional teaching skills, as well as experience Bulgarian culture from the perspective of a student.

Introduction to Bulgarian Culture is an overview of the history of Bulgaria from its creation in 681 to the present, as well as an introduction to Bulgarian civilization. The course is taught in English. It covers the History of Bulgaria during the First and Second Bulgarian Kingdoms, the Ottoman period, Bulgarian Revival, and Modern Bulgaria including the Communist period. Many opportunities of field trips, at additional but modest cost, to monasteries and churches (Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art), Bulgarian Revival cities, Roman Ruins, Thracian Treasures (Sofia Museum in particular). There are usually 2 to 5 students in the class, but you might be the only student in this class.

Introduction of Bulgarian Language will provide students with the opportunity of learning the basics of Bulgarian (a Slavic language). Students should rapidly acquire enough vocabulary and grammar to conduct a basic conversation in Bulgarian. The course is intended to be a survival Bulgarian course and to teach essential skills. Students interested in taking a more intensive course will be provided with additional contact hours at no extra cost. There are usually 2 to 5 students in the class, but you might be the only student in this class.

HOUSING AND MEALS
Students have the choice of an on-campus room in a dorm, or in an off-campusapartment in a student/faculty residence in town. Rooms/apartment in private residences are also available. Apartments have a kitchen. Residence halls offer limited cooking facilities. There are student cafeterias at the university, and a multitude of very affordable restaurants.

COSTS

Semester Program:
CCIS fee: Tuition and fees Sponsor's fee Housing Food Books Health insurance Resident permit Total			$ 220.00 $1,800.00 $ 200.00 From $ 200.00 to $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 160.00 maximum $ 120.00 $ 100.00 From $3,200.00 to $3,400.00

This price does not include: Passport fees, round trip airfare, and personal expenses.

Yearlong program:
CCIS fee: Tuition and fees Sponsor's fee Housing Food Books Health insurance Resident permit Total			$ 440.00 $3,350.00 $ 400.00 From $400.00 to $ 800.00 $ 800.00 $ 320.00 maximum $ 300.00 $ 250.00 From $ 6,260 $6,660.00

This price does not include: Passport fees, round trip airfare, and personal expenses.

Costs are subject to change to changes in exchange rate and/or circumstances beyond our control.

The $200 sponsor's fee is non-refundable. Students will be refunded the balance of the money if theycancel up to 15 days prior to the start of the program. Past that date only 70% of the money, excluding the $200 sponsor's fee will be reimbursed.

ORIENTATION AND FIELD TRIPS
There is an on-site orientation during the first week of theprogram, and during the semester, there are guided tours of surrounding cities. Additional travel possibilities throughout Bulgaria are readily available at extra cost.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall: Mid October to Mid January
Spring: Early February to Early June

REQUIREMENTS
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Minimum junior standing

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall: August 24
Spring: December 14

FORMS
To request more info
To apply

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