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  Morocco

• Meknes: 
Meknes

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Summer, Winter 
Dates: Please refer to the ISA website

Description: Meknès (population 450,000), also known as the "Versailles of Morocco", provides visitors and residents intimate views of the unique blend of Islamic and European influences. The diverse and distinct districts of Meknès, such as the bustling ville nouvelle (modern center), ancient labyrinthine medina (walled city), and relaxing plazas and green spaces, speak true to the traditional Moroccan lifestyle. Due to the cultural and historic richness found within the walls of the city, Meknès was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996; one of eight within Morocco.

In between classes at Moulay Ismail University, students can visit the local ISA office to check e-mail, receive tutoring, find out about upcoming local events and ISA group excursions, or simply chat with the ISA staff, fellow students, and practice Arabic.

Highlights: * Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* On-site ISA office: The ISA office, conveniently located in the city, offers student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Subject Areas: Arabic, Architecture, Art History, Culture, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, French, History, Interreligious / Interethnic Relations, Languages / Linguistics, Political Science/Politics and Religious Studies

Cost in US$: Please refer to the ISA website

Cost Includes: Academic credits, full-time resident director, excursions, room and board, tuition, on-site ISA office, airport reception, entrance fees, medical insurance, internet access, tutoring, and more!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangements: Apartment/Flat, Group living, Home-stays and Other

Participants Travel to Morocco Independently

Scholarships Are Available. - Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement: ISA's mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA is a Global Partner of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and supports NAFSA's efforts to advance international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1987