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CONSIDER THIS: If you accept our invitation right now to participate in iCharleston, by this time next year you could be a second-semester College of Charleston student who has just spent the previous 16 weeks soaking up the atmosphere of college life outside the U.S.

The courses youll take will absolutely broaden your perspective. Think how cool it would be to study British theatre (and pick up three humanities credits) in London! Or dig deep into the political economy of Ireland and the European Union (for three political science credits) in Dublin! Or earn three history credits studying the contemporary world in the first half of the 20th century against a backdrop of mountain trails and pristine lakes in Kelowna, British Columbia.

In your free time you can get out and explore your city. Enjoy

sporting events, the theatre, museums and outdoor activities.

Become a world traveler who returns to the States with 15 academic credits and an international experience that will give you a competitive edge in the future.

Best of all, youll come back with new friends and lasting connections, both here and abroad.

APPLY NOW, spend your first semester of college abroad in one of three amazing locations, complete the program requirements and transfer your earned academic credits into the College of Charleston.

Start your college career abroad and challenge yourself in a new learning environment!

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iCharleston program participants will live and study in Dublin, Kelowna or London, where the College of Charleston has set up academic programs with partner institutions. Imagine living in Dublin and enjoying Irish culture orstudying in Kelowna where outdoor adventure awaits youor.studying among historic buildings in central London.

In Kelowna, our iCharleston partner is the University of British Columbia, ranked 32rd in the world in 2015. In Dublin and London, its the Foundation for International Education.

At each location there will be a dedicated iCharleston site director a College of Charleston graduate

who has several years of experience working with first-year students. He or she will be a mentor, program coordinator and sounding board. iCharleston staff will take you and your peers to and from your home away from home, and help you make the transition to your new educational environment.

As the semester progresses, the site director will also organize iCharleston-specific events and coordinate visits that College of Charleston faculty and staff will make to your location. Once you are ready to transition to Charleston, your site director will be part of the support system at the College of Charleston that will help you adapt to campus life.

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE to become part of a first-year program that will challenge you, expand your horizons and help you develop perspective on issues that will prepare you to be a citizen of the world. And when youve successfully completed the iCharleston program requirements, you will transfer up to 15 credits to the College of Charleston for the spring semester, and youll be on your way to another extraordinary college experience.

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iCHARLESTON LOCATIONS

iCHARLESTON EXPERIENCE

1 Decide whether iCharleston is the right program for you.

2 In order to secure your place, complete the application and forward your nonrefundable deposit today.

3 Participate in iCharleston webinars from your home computer.

4 Attend a special, in-person iCharleston pre-departure orientation session in August.

5 Travel with your peers and iCharleston staff to your location.

6 Successfully complete all iCharleston requirements. Enjoy your semester abroad experience and think globally.

7 Return with your peers and iCharleston site director in December.

8 In January, move on campus as a full-time College of Charleston student. Attend orientation, register for academic classes and begin your career as a student in Charleston.

NOTE: Nothing in this booklet constitutes a contract.

Age limitations are set by our host institutions and must be strictly adhered to in the iCharleston application phase.

H Dublin Business School (DUBLIN) must be 17 upon arrival

H University of British Columbia Okanagan (KELOWNA) must be 17 upon arrival

H Foundation for International Education (LONDON) must be 18 upon arrival

Each iCharleston partner institution has a specific academic direction. Review the curriculum and select a location based on your educational interests.

NOTE: Locations are assigned on a first-response, first-served basis. In order to secure the location of your choice, please return your application and deposit promptly.

NOTE: American holidays, like Thanksgiving, are not celebrated in other countries. Classes will be held on those holidays and students are required to attend classes. Additionally, absenteeism can result in the revoking of immigration status.

FINANCIAL AID CANNOT BE UTILIZED FOR ICHARLESTON LOCATIONS IN LONDON OR DUBLIN. However, third party vendors (i.e., Sallie Mae) can provide student loans for tuition and fees to our Kelowna location. Please take this into consideration when selecting the appropriate iCharleston location for your experience.

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BUSINESS SCHOOLTHE DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL (DBS) campus is located in the heart of Dublin near St. Stephens Green and the Grafton Street shopping district. Immerse yourself in Irish life and culture in the center of the city, and study in the midst of historic churches and castles, all within reach of the emerald green Irish countryside.

When you arrive in Dublin, youll participate in a comprehensive, on-site orientation program during which Foundation for International Education (FIE) and DBS staff will help you acclimate to your new environment.

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The Irish have a knack for making visitors feel right at home. When you want to explore your neighborhood, take in (l-r) Dublin Castle, dramatic seascapes,

Trinity College and try some traditional Irish dancing.

DBS faculty teach all classes and the low faculty-student ratio allows for ongoing interaction inside and outside of the classroom.

All iCharleston participants will enroll in FIEs key course Irish Life and Cultures. Youll take two study tours that will provide context for the topics covered in the classroom one to Northern Ireland (Belfast and Derry) and the other to Western Ireland (Galway, Connemara and the Aran Islands). Your site director will take the key course with you, learning the material at the same pace you do.

Youll also take Political Economy: Ireland and the European Union, which is open to other U.S.-based, non-iCharleston students.

In addition to the required classes, youll select three additional courses that are listed at the end of this section. All the courses will transfer into the College of Charleston, so long as you complete each of them with a grade of C or better.

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DUBLINiCharleston participants will live in two-bedroom, two-bath apartments in Griffith Halls of Residence (GHR) on the south side of the Dublin city center. This is a fully secure location; FIE residence life staff members are available 24/7.

Each room has two beds in a multi-bedroom apartment that includes a full kitchen and furnished common space (Dublin offers an optional meal

plan). As a resident, youll have access to and the support of two live-in residence life supervisors. Your iCharleston site director lives close by as well. In addition, the staff will organize group activities such as outings to the theatre and sporting and cultural events, and your site director will also plan programs and events that bring all participants together throughout the semester.

$19,295* includes:

15 transferable academic credits upon successful completion of the iCharleston program.

shared apartment-style living with 24-hour security.

orientation program.

iCharleston site director supporting academic and social transition to Dublin.

iCharleston-specific programming and cultural events.

associated tours for Irish Life and Cultures course. * NOTE: All costs are subject to change. No financial aid is available for this location.

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Arthurs Cafe in GHR serves warm, filling, healthy and inexpensive meals; there is also a small Starbucks caf attached to it.

Participants will take classes at the Castle House campus of Dublin Business School. It is a 25-minute walk from GHR to the campus, but there is a very convenient bus stop right outside GHR. A 10-minute bus ride takes you into the city center and the DBS campus.

Part of Dublins charm is its combination of the old and historic with the modern and new. Some examples are (l-r) the Dublin Spire, the amazing Samuel Beckett Bridge, ever-present

street musicians and tranquil street scenes. Following page (l-r) Skerries Windmill, Temple Bar Street, Dublins Museum of Modern Art and the marina.

DUBLINCOURSES* (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

FIE DUBLIN COURSES (REQUIRED) COFC EQUIVALENT

IRISH LIFE AND CULTURES ANTH 109

POLITICAL ECONOMY: POLI 379 IRELAND AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

SELECT 3 COURSES FROM THE LIST BELOW COFC EQUIVALENT

WAR AND PEACE HIST 241 IN THE 20TH CENTURY

CINEMA HISTORY ENGL 212

INTRODUCTION TO EUROPEAN CINEMA ARTH 306

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA, ENGL 190 CULTURE AND SOCIETY

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 103

* NOTE: All courses listed above will meet College of Charleston graduation requirements.

SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE*

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POLITICAL ECONOMY: 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. IRELAND AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

WAR AND PEACE IN THE 20TH CENTURY 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

TUESDAY

IRISH LIFE AND CULTURES PART 1 11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

MEDIA, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M.

IRISH LIFE AND CULTURES PART 2 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

MEDIA, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.

THURSDAY

IRISH LIFE AND CULTURES PART 3 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.

WAR AND PEACE IN THE 20TH CENTURY 3:00 P.M. 4 :00 P.M.

FRIDAY

POLITICAL ECONOMY: 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. IRELAND AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

* NOTE: FIE and iCharleston do not tolerate absences from class and participants can lose their student visa if they are not present for class. Sample schedule from fall 2015 iCharleston Program.

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KELOWNASTUDY AT THE 32ND WORLD-RANKED UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN (UBCO) where mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, and a plethora of cultural activities are right outside your door! The centerpiece of the region is an 85-mile lake that draws visitors looking to relax and have fun year-round. This diverse region includes sandy beaches, organic farms and gardens, dramatic orchards and snow-capped mountains.

The UBCO campus is a short bus ride away from downtown Kelowna a city of about 180,000 people in an area that is one of Canadas top tourist destinations.

When you arrive in Kelowna, youll participate in JumpStart, a week-long orientation program that will introduce you to UBCO, the Kelowna area and the Okanagan Valley.

The University of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top-tier institutions in the world. UBC Okanagan is a small, distinctive campus characterized by an intimate learning community that embraces bold new ways of thinking.

All iCharleston participants will enroll in one key course Introduction to Indigenous Studies. Your site director

will take the key course with you. Youll take two study tours outside of Kelowna to provide context for topics covered in the classroom.

In addition to the required course, youll select four other courses that are listed at the end of this section. All the courses will transfer into the College of Charleston, so long as you complete each of them with a grade of C or better.

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If you like the outdoors, youre going to love Kelowna. (l-r) Soak up the atmosphere of downtown, hike the local trails, make the most of the local environs

with or without snow.

iCharleston participants will live in a fully furnished single room (with shared bathroom) in a traditional residence hall on the UBCO campus no more than a five-minute walk from any class. Additionally, Kelowna offers a meal plan, which covers 21 meals a week.

As a resident, youll have access to and the support of UBCO resident advisors and the iCharleston site director who also lives on campus.

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They will organize activities such as outings to the galleries, theatres and artists studios in the cultural district of town. Public buses can take you anywhere you need to go in the city and region.

Kelowna is known for its outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, golf, snowboarding and skiing, all of which are in close proximity to the UBCO campus. There also are three trails that are perfect for hiking, running or

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$18,500* includes:

15 transferable academic credits upon successful completion of iCharleston program.

on-campus "Bronze" semester meal plan (21 meals/week). single room with shared bathroom and 24-hour security. "Jump Start" orientation program. iCharleston site director supporting academic and social

transition to Kelowna. iCharleston-specific programming and cultural events. associated tours for Introduction to Indigenous Studies course local BC Transit pass for the fall semester.

* NOTE: All costs are subject to change. Non-traditional financial aid can be used for this location.

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mountain biking that offer great opportunities to experience the outdoors without leaving campus.

You can also participate in UBCO organizations and clubs, and other aspects of campus life, and access student resources and services available to all UBCO students.

Kelownas outdoor playground offers everything from (l-r) fly fishing to rock climbing, to kayaking on Lake Okanagan and mountain biking.

COURSES*

UBC OKANAGAN COURSE (REQUIRED) COFC EQUIVALENT

INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS STUDIES ANTH 109

SELECT 4 COURSES FROM THE LIST BELOW COFC EQUIVALENT

POPULAR MUSIC AND VISUAL CULTURE MUSC 232

MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURES ENGL 190 IN GLOBAL CONTEXT

CONTEMPORARY WORLD HIST 241 FROM 1900 TO WORLD WAR II

CANADA TO 1867 HIST 210

FINITE MATHEMATICS MATH 103

CALCULUS I FOR BUSINESS, MATH 105 MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY PHIL 101

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA POLI 359

INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS POLI 240

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY SOCY 101

ACTING I THTR 277

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* NOTE: All courses listed above will meet College of Charleston graduation requirements.

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE*

MONDAY

FINITE MATHEMATICS 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M.

TUESDAY

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 9:30 A.M. 10:50 A.M.

INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS STUDIES 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

FINITE MATHEMATICS 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

THURSDAY

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 9:30 A.M. 10:50 A.M.

INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS STUDIES 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA 2:00 P.M. 3:20 P.M.

FINITE MATHEMATICS 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M.

FRIDAY

FINITE MATHEMATICS 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M.

* NOTE: UBCO and iCharleston do not tolerate absences from class and participants can lose their student visa if they are not present for class. Sample schedule from fall 2015 iCharleston Program.

Make sure you do some (l-r) downhill skiing at Big White Ski Resort and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Okanagan Valley before you leave.

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LONDON, ONE OF THE FOREMOST CULTURAL and economic centers of the world, will provide a great base for your study abroad experience. Youll live and study near some of the citys most famous landmarks such as the Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. Convenient access to the Tube, Londons iconic subway system, will make it easy for you to explore the city in your free time.

When you arrive in London, youll participate in a comprehensive, on-site orientation program, during which FIE staff will help you acclimate to your new environment.

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All your classes will be held once a week for three hours at the FIE Foundation House study center, located near the Gloucester Road Underground Station. The core of the FIE open-enrollment semester is 14 weeks of study with a key course.

All iCharleston participants will enroll in the key course, British Life and Cultures. The field studies that are attached to this course will take you out of the classroom and into London's unique neighborhoods. Your site director will take the key course with you, learning the material at the same pace you do.

In addition to the required classes, youll select four additional courses that are listed at the end of this section. All the courses will transfer into the College of Charleston, so long as you complete each of them with a grade of C or better.

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You've seen London in the movies. Now it's time to get your firsthand look at the sites of the city. Make sure that (l-r) Big Ben, the London Eye, the Queens

Guards and the Tube, the city's iconic Underground, are part of your iCharleston experience.

iCharleston participants will live in South Kensington-area, converted 18th-century townhouses, which are a fiveminute walk from the Foundation House study center.

Room size varies from doubles to quadruples, and each room is different from the next. There are en suite bathrooms and large, fully equipped and fully supplied kitchens on each floor (London does not offer a meal plan). Participants also have access

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to common rooms, washers and dryers and a PC/study lab with computers and printers.

As for security, in order to access a townhouse, a key code is required to unlock the doors. In addition, FIE provides two residence-life supervisors (RLS) and an on-call RLS in each residence hall. There is also someone at the front desk 24/7.

Extracurricular programing includes group outings to the theatre, London Eye, comedy clubs and sporting events. Membership in the Imperial College London

Student Union is included. In addition to iCharleston-specific programming, you'll also be able to join Imperial College student clubs and societies right across the street from your residence.

Most Londoners use the subway (the Tube) and buses to get around. FIE includes an Oyster Card in the welcome packet. With it, participants have access to unlimited Tube rides in Zones One and Two and bus rides all over the city.

$19,695* includes:

15 transferable academic credits upon successful completion of iCharleston program.

shared residence hall living with 24-hour security.

orientation program.

iCharleston site director supporting academic and social transition to London.

iCharleston-specific programming and cultural events.

associated tours for British Life and Cultures course. Zones One and Two Tube pass.

*NOTE: All costs are subject to change. No financial aid is available for this location.

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Don't miss (l-r) the Natural History Museum, picturesque street scenes, City Hall and the Shard Skyscraper, and Primrose Hill Park.

LONDONCOURSES*

* NOTE: All courses listed above will meet College of Charleston graduation requirements.

FIE LONDON COURSE (REQUIRED) COFC EQUIVALENT

BRITISH LIFE AND CULTURES ANTH 109

SELECT 4 COURSES FROM THE LIST BELOW COFC EQUIVALENT

PHOTOJOURNALISM COMM 1EE

SPORTING LONDON SOCY 109

BRITISH HISTORY HIST 241

UNDERSTANDING CIVILIZATIONS HIST 250

MUSIC IN 20TH CENTURY BRITAIN MUSC 222

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ARTH 285 FINE ART IN LONDON

CONTEMPORARY BRITISH THEATRE THTR 176

BRITAIN AND THE RISE OF SCIENCE HIST 347

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SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE*

TUESDAY

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. FINE ART IN LONDON

WEDNESDAY

UNDERSTANDING CIVILIZATIONS: 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. ISLAM AND THE WEST

CONTEMPORARY BRITISH THEATRE 6:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

THURSDAY

BRITISH LIFE AND CULTURES 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

BRITAIN AND THE RISE OF SCIENCE 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.

FRIDAY

MUSIC IN 20TH-CENTURY BRITAIN 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

* NOTE: FIE and iCharleston do not tolerate absences from class and participants can lose their student visa if they are not present for class. Sample schedule from fall 2015 iCharleston Program.

Once you have visited (l-r) Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, the Apple Market and of course, the Tower Bridge, your free time in London will have been well spent!

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ONCE YOUVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED all iCharleston requirements, your career as a College of Charleston student will begin.NOTE: Per College of Charleston policy, the institution reserves the right to deny admission to any new student if disciplinary issues become apparent prior to the date the student is to enter the College.

For additional information about the iCharleston program, contact:

OFFICE OF ADMISSION843.953.5670 | ichs@cofc.edu | ichs.cofc.edu

YOU MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON IN EARLY JANUARY. During orientation, you will meet with an advisor and complete registration for your spring-semester classes.

All iCharleston participants must live in College of Charleston housing during the spring semester. Housing options range from a traditional residence hall to suite-style apartments to historic houses. The Department of Residence Life and Housing will notify you of your room assignment by December.

Youll also have to purchase a freshman-level meal plan.

NOTE: While we will try to accommodate all roommate requests, we cannot guarantee that everyone will be assigned the roommate of his/her choice.

Be sure your U.S. passport is up-to-date and does not expire prior to 2017.

Submit your iCharleston application and nonrefundable $300 deposit.

Complete your current academic program successfully and submit all final transcripts.

Complete and submit all iCharleston documentation. iCharleston Participant

Conduct Policy acknowledgement form

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