VIU Hospitality Field School to Hawaii

VIU Hospitality Field School to Hawaii

Program Overview
Field School Dates: April 29-May 19 (proposed dates) 

 

The purpose of this field school is to provide VIU FOM students with an opportunity for experiential learning focused on an examination the interaction between a destination’s culture, resort industry & its tourism industry.  Study will focus upon exploration of related destination issues and the social-cultural focus of a destination’s culture. This field school allows for a deep exploration of these and related issues. There are three broad themes that provide the foundation to this field school: the history and cultural heritage of the islands; the tourism industry infrastructure in terms of a tourist destination, with a focus on sustainability; and some of the workings of the resort industry.

Program considerations: 

Course of pre-study: January 2018 to April 2018 inclusive. Note: travel in May is contingent on the completion of all pre-study requirements to a minimum C+ Students will be grouped together for accommodation. Cost of the field school does not include airfare, meals, incidentals and some activities. Tuition costs are extra

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Eligibility & How to Apply

Application Procedure

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, January 25 (Updated)

Eligibility:

All students currently enrolled in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management and Recreation are invited to apply to the field school.  School of Business students will also be considered. 

Selection Process:

Overall, selection to the field school team will be based on a combination of the following: Grade Point Average (GPA); 2.33 or better is preferred with GPAs of less than 2.33 considered based on exceptional references; Two (2) faculty references (supply faculty’s name and email); Completion of application, including a statement of interest. Students in years 4, 3, 2 will be given priority in a descending order. In the event that there are more qualified students than spaces available, preference will be given to those who have completed and submitted their application on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application: Download the Applicication form below. Please submit to Kelly.April@viu.ca. 

APPLICATION FORM

Once accepted to the field school:

  • All accepted applicants will receive an email requesting the non-refundable deposit of $500 to be paid through your Student Record with subsequent payment deadline dates.

  • Before your departure you will be asked by Education Abroad to complete the International Travel Registry & Pre-Departure checklist (including submission of a copy of your passport, flight itinerary, etc).
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Itinerary

To be confirmed

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Costs & Funding

Field School Fees & Costs: $2,695 (subject to change)

Once you have selected your participants and informed Education Abroad we will apply the deposit and subsequent
payment amounts to the student record. We recommend an amount of $500 for the non-refundable deposit.
• The deposit deadline is usually one week after acceptance in to the field school.
• Students are guaranteed a space once they have paid the deposit on or before the deposit deadline.
• All participants must pay their program fees in full and these fees are to be received six (6) weeks prior to the
program travel date of departure at the latest.

 Payment Schedule (Updated)

 Type

Amount

Deadline

Non-refundable deposit

$500

February 1, 2018

Payment 1

$1,000

March 1, 2018

Payment 2/Final Payment

$1,195

April 1, 2018

Total cost per participant

To be confirmed
Estimated amount: $2,695
Subject to change

 

All payments must be made via the student record. Credit cards are NOT accepted.

 

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Passports & Visas

Passports and Visas

A valid passport with an expiry date no earlier than December 2018 will be needed. Visas may be required for international students. A copy of your valid passport (and visa) will be required in advance of travel. A copy of a valid insurance policy is also required.

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Contact Us

Contacts

Jonelle Knowles

Hospitality Management, FOM
Phone: 250 740 6158
Email: jonelle.knowles@viu.ca

Education Abroad
Building 255, 2nd Floor
Phone: (250) 753-3245 local 2494
Email: educationabroad@viu.ca
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