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- What is the cost for the semester?
Students pay regular Champlain tuition and housing fees directly to Champlain for Fall 2008. Please visit the Cost and Financial Assistance page for more information.
- Where is the Academic Center located?
The Academic Center at 525, rue Sherbrooke Est has an entrance about 50 feet from the Sherbrooke Metro station on the red line. It is one stop from the major intersection section of Berri/UQAM. The school is only two blocks from Saint Denis, a major shopping, restaurant, cafe and hang-out street.
- What are the facilities like at the Academic Center?
Champlain College Montréal has three floors in a great building in the heart of downtown Montréal. There are classrooms, a lab and a comfortable area for students to relax, study, work online, eat and generally enjoy the academic and social environment.
- What kind of computer access will I have?
The academic center is wired for high-speed internet access in classrooms and labs as well as the capability for wireless access for convenient laptop and wireless peripheral usage. The residence hall has dial-up access in every student room.
- What is the housing situation like in Montréal?
The residence hall is part of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and it is located about 10 blocks from the academic center, right down in the heart of the city (2100 Rue Saint-Urbain). It is a short Metro ride from the Academic Center (Place des Arts) on the green line.
- What will on-campus housing be like upon our return to Burlington?
Before you leave for Montréal, you will complete a form for Residential Life indicating that you will be away for fall semester but wish to move back on campus for spring semester. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to e-mail reslife@champlain.edu. Students planning to attend Champlain Abroad for the spring semester are required to submit a $500 housing deposit with their $500 tuition deposit. If you are applying to go abroad for the spring and not approved for the program, you will be eligible to receive a refund of their deposit. If you are approved and decide not to go and do not live on campus for the spring, you would forfeit the deposit.
- Will there be a meal plan?
No. The residence hall suites have full kitchens for you to purchase and/or prepare all of your meals. You will not be charged board by Champlain College. There are UQAM food courts within a couple of blocks from the residence hall. There is a huge variety of eating options in Montréal from the ethnic restaurants in Chinatown and Little Italy, to the small coffee shops and bakeries, to the fresh food markets are easily accessible via the Metro.
- Are there going to be extra-curricular programs, lectures, field trips?
A full co- and extra curricular program compliments the study abroad experience. Activities within and around Montréal may include market visits, museums, movie and cooking nights, exploring city landmarks, ice skating, skiing, holiday parties, sugar shack excursions and various city festivals. Two weekend trips are offered for a nominal fee: to Québec City, capital of the province of Québec, and Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
- When does the semester begin and end?
The semester runs at the same time as it does on the Burlington campus. Students check into the residence hall on the first day of the orientation program usually the Friday before classes begin.
- How much should students budget for extra expenses?
In order to effectively plan your budget you need to track the changes in currency exchange check site such as http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic to assist in your planning. As you establish your budget, you should use your expenses in Burlington as a guide. However, you may find that you are tempted to spend more since you are in a new and exciting place. Students' expenses vary by their lifestyle. Expenses not covered by tuition and room include, books and supplies, meals, local transportation, student travel and personal expenses. Please see Cost and Financial Assistance page for more information.
- Will internships be available?
Internships are under development in Montréal. Please check with your Dean and Program Director on the status of internships in your major. Please note that many internships in Montréal, with the exception of video game companies and a few others, require competency in French.
- Can students work in Canada?
No, Canadian law does not allow participants in the Montréal program to work in Canada.
- Who makes up the faculty?
Instructors are Canadians. They have the same qualifications as Burlington faculty and are hired for their academic credentials as well as their up-to-date links with business and industry.
- What courses are being offered?
For those of you in the Business, International Business and Game Design programs, here are some program courses that will be tailored to take advantage of local professional opportunities:
• MMG 330 Social Responsibility in Media
• INT 230 Import/Export
• GDD 3XX (counts as a GDD elective)
• MGT 290A Global Business Career Experience
In addition, the following general education courses will also offer opportunities for students to interact with the local community:
• ART 220 Cultural Immersion Through the Arts (Fine Arts or Sociology elective)*
• ENG 340 Modern Canadian Literature (Literature elective)*
• HIS 314 Modern Canadian Social History (equivalent to HIS 313)
• SCI 155 Global Environmental Earth Science (Lab science elective)
• PHI 210 Critical Thinking
• LAN 215 Conversational French
Students are required to take at least one of the * courses
- What sort of deposits do students need to pay?
You will be charged the regular Champlain College tuition for your Champlain Abroad semester. A program deposit of $1,000.00 ($500.00 for tuition and $500.00 for housing) will be due by April 15th.
- What identification do we need to enter Canada?
You need a passport OR proof of U.S. Citizenship such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, AND a valid government-issued photo ID (ie. Driver’s license) to enter Canada by land. To fly into Canada you must have a U.S. Passport or Permanent Resident Card.
- Do students need a student visa to study in Canada for the semester?
No student visa is necessary for study programs of 6 months or less.
- Do students need to be fluent in French to live in Montréal?
No. Montréal has a large population of native English speakers, and most French speakers are bilingual. However, French language classes will be available, and we encourage you to take advantage of them. Mastery of a second language is very attractive to employers.
- Can students have cars? What are the transportation options?
Although you may bring your car to Montréal, we strongly advise against it. Parking is VERY expensive and Champlain will not have student parking facilities. The U.S. Consulate in Montréal notes that car break-ins and car thefts are quite common in Montréal, and cars with foreign license plates can be particularly attractive targets. Public transportation around the city is excellent, and there are regular buses back to Burlington. Champlain College will provide Metro passes to program participants.
- What additional facilities (gym, library, etc.) will students have access to?
Students will have access to UQAM facilities, including the library and sports facilities. The Centre Sportif is located at 1212 Rue Sanguinet. There is a nominal fee for use of the sports center.
- Is my Champlain College student insurance valid in Montréal?
Yes. There is no difference in benefits. Claims will be paid the same as if you were at Champlain Burlington. However, you may have to pay first and then send the claim to CHP for reimbursement rather than having the provider bill the insurance company directly. If you are not on the College's insurance plan, you must confirm with your insurance company about coverage in Canada prior to going to Canada. Listed below are a number of companies that offer study abroad insurance:
International Student Identification Cards (a student discount card that offers very basic medical and evacuation benefits) http://www.isecard.com/
All Aboard Benefits: http://www.allaboardbenefits.com
CISI (Cultural Insurance Services International): http://www.culturalinsurance.com/pdf/studyabroad_brochure.pdf
CMI Insurance Specialists: http://www.cmi-insurance.com
HTH Travel Insurance: http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com
International Student Insurance: http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com
Student Guide to Travel: http://www.studentguidetotravel.com
- If students have questions about applying for Champlain College Montréal, whom should they contact?
Dr. Lynda Reid, Director of Champlain Abroad Recruiting, at (802) 860-2742.
- What is the application process like?
Students must follow the steps for Champlain Abroad Application.
Applications may also be requested from Dr. Lynda Reid, Director of Champlain Abroad Recruiting.
Applications must be submitted to the Director of Champlain Abroad Recruiting, Office of Admissions, Skiff.
Deadlines:
March 15 for fall semester
October 15 for spring semester
- Are there any Canadian laws that students should be aware of that are different than the US?
Canada is a different country, and they have their own laws. You will receive more information during future orientations.
For More Information
To find out more about Champlain Abroad Programs, contact the Director of Champlain Abroad Recruiting, Dr. Lynda Reid at 802 860 2742 or via email at reid@champlain.edu.
View the Champlain Abroad Application checklist.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Champlain Abroad.
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