Travel to Cuba and experience our food security project in Sancti Spiritus. Participate and experience the cultural differences between Canada and Cuba. Deepen your studies; and increase your understanding of global issues and sustainable food production challenges for developing countries.
Destination:
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Schedule:
| Proposed Schedule | |||
| Dates | Spanish | ||
| Late January | First week of Spanish classes in SS | 2 weeks f/t Spanish | |
| Late January | Second week of Spanish classes in SS | ||
| Early February | Begin Internship (3 weeks) | 12 weeks of weekly Spanish | |
| March | Internship (5 weeks) | ||
| April | Internship (4 weeks) | ||
| Late April | Final Presentation and Orientation of next students | 14 weeks total | |
Program Fees:
| Transportation Contribution: Bicycle in a Box (tax receipt issued if donated) | $ 100 |
| Contribution to Mentor Site Visit | $ 200 |
| Contribution to bring Cubans to Canada | $1,400 |
| Contribution to Host Organization (to pay for your project supplies) | $300 |
| Program Fee Total | $2000 |
*Note: Students are required to pay CUC$200 to cover food expenses upon arrival to the residence.
Other Costs (Estimates):
| Airfare (incl bicycle, suitcase) | $ 1,500.00 |
| Language classes first two weeks: 5-6 hours daily classes and walking abouts. Remainder of Internship, 1 hour class/week | $ 600.00 |
| Travel medical insurance | $ 300.00 |
| Sancti Spiritus Expenses | |
| Food, entertainment, local transportation $50/month | $ 150.00 |
| Kwantlen Costs | |
| Tuition co-op | $ 650.00 |
| Total | $ 5,050.00 |
Classes Offered:
Co-op term. Students will pay tuition for the term.
Requirements:
- Current KPU student in good academic standing
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after return
- 30 credits of study, in a suitable program, at least half credits at KPU and returning to KPU after internship
- Some language study in Spanish prior to departure
- 2 recommendations from referees, short listed by your Program Chair, successful interview
- Submit CV, transcript (not official), statement of Interest and application form
- Fundraising for project - 25 donations of $10 (cards)
- Predeparture session (4 at least)
- Travel with the group
- Taking project stuff
- Write, video, share your experience
Application Form:
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Reference Form:
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Scholarship Information:
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Contact Information:
Deborah Henderson
Deborah.henderson@kpu.ca
Joseph Watson-MacKay - Richmond Campus
internationalprograms@kpu.ca
604-599-2289
Alex Leach - Surrey Campus
internationalprograms@kpu.ca
604-599-2523