Chicago Thanksgiving

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1 Chicago Thanksgiving Dates of Program: Nov 26-29, 2015 Application Deadline: Oct 16 th, 2015 Program Leader: Mr. Jeremiah Lee To be eligible for this program, you must: Be enrolled as a fulltime student at Northwood University Not be on academic or disciplinary probation Program Overview Travel to the great city of Chicago and experience all the history and culture it has to offer. Navigate the city on the famous hop-on-hop-off trolleys and visit the Sky deck, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and enjoy the architecture of the city on a river cruise. There will also be an opportunity to see the Thanksgiving Parade, and, of course, shop shop shop till you drop, in Chicago, on Black Friday. The tentative travel schedule is as follows: NOTE: When traveling, flexibility is important. Sometimes plans need to be adjusted, so the schedule is subject to change. Students who are accepted into the program will receive a number of updates with more specific details regarding travel and the program. There will be some free time built into

2 the schedule so that students may explore on their own Nov 26 Nov 29 Depart Midland for Chicago Return From Chicago Travel, Passports, and Visas All students participating in this program will depart together from Northwood University s Midland Campus, and return to Midland at the end of the program. Roundtrip fare from Midland is part of the program fee. Costs The basic cost for the program is $800 per person The fee includes: Roundtrip fare from Midland Hotel lodging in a central location (2-3 people per room with individual beds same sex) Ticket for the all activities, including : o Sky-Deck o Navy Pier o Shedd Aquarium o Architecture River Cruise o Hop-on-hop-off Trolley o Lego Land All meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) The fee does not include: Any meals not included in the program Personal expenses such as souvenirs, clothing, etc. Personal travel and activities Applications and Deadlines Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Your application will consist of: the application form A copy of the photo page of your passport $800 program is due at the time of application.

3 You will be notified within four days of this deadline whether or not you have been accepted to the program. If the number of applications exceeds spaces, a waiting list will be maintained. Upon notification of your acceptance to the program, you must return an acceptance form. Questions For general questions about costs, applications, visas, passport, etc, contact: International Programs at (989) or intlprograms@northwood.edu

4 Northwood University Chicago Student Application Form Please Type or Print Legibly: Name: Date of Birth: Last First MI MM DD YYYY Sex: M F Student ID Number: Address: IMPORTANT: List an address that you check frequently. Much of the communication for this program will be via . It is essential that we remain in contact with you from your acceptance into the program until your departure. It is your responsibility to inform our office intlprograms@northwood.edu of any change in address, , or phone number. Please fill in all information below Local (Northwood) Information: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Cell phone: Please Give Parents Information: Full Name(s): Address(es): Phone Number(s): (s): NOTE: If you are a student athlete, you must have Coach and NCAA Compliance Officer s signature Student Athlete: Yes No If yes, what sport:

5 Coach Signature: NCAA Compliance Officer Signature: Do you have any physical or mental conditions which might impact your ability to participate in this program? If so, please list any pertinent details: Passport number: Expiration Date: NOTE: Please submit a copy of your passport to the International Programs Department when you turn in your application. If you do not have a copy, bring your passport to the department and we can make one for you. My signature below indicates my request for consideration of this application and my understanding that a deposit (amount indicated on the information packet) must accompany this application. If I am accepted, payments are due on the appropriate date as indicated on the programs information packet. I understand that payments will not be billed but are due on my own initiative. Checks should be made out to Northwood University and mailed to: Business Office, Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI In signing this application, I also understand that if I: voluntarily withdraw from this program prior to departure, OR withdraw from the program for any reason once the program has begun, that only the portion of the fees not already committed to fixed costs (salaries, airfare, hotels, etc.) or non-refundable down payments/deposits can be refunded to me, and this only after the closing date of the program. Students who are dismissed from the program receive no refund. My parent s signature (one parent or legal guardian is required to sign if student is not at least 21 years old) below indicates their awareness of this application, without which I cannot be considered. Student Signature: Date:

6 Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: For full consideration return by due date to: Study Abroad Office Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI Fax: (989) (or bring in person to the International Programs Department on the second floor of the Church Building) For office use only Credit Hours Cum. GPA Verified on: / / Verified by: Admit: Y N