INTRODUCTION
The summer program at the University of Veliko Turnovo is an International Seminar held during the month of August. It celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2002.

It is designed to bring together people interested in Bulgarian Culture and Civilization, and in Balkan Studies in general.

While no previous knowledge of Bulgarian language is required, most participants have experience and/or expertise in the field of Slavic/Balkan studies.

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

Summer Program:
CCIS fee: Tuition, Room & Board, and fees Sponsor's fee Insurance Total			$110.00 $500.00 $200.00 $ 30.00 $840.00

This price does not include: Passport fees, round trip airfare (approx. $1,000.00 to $1,400.00), 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
August 1 - August 31

REQUIREMENTS
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Minimum junior standing

APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 31

FORMS
To request more info
To apply

* Costs and dates are subject to a slight change

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