"Experience America" Double WeekendsDiscover San Francisco: Feb 1-3 & Make A Difference: March 29-31, 2019
DESCRIPTION
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Extension) is excited to present the Au Pair Weekend program, "Experience America," offered in San Francisco. This unique and fascinating program helps you, as an au pair working in the United States, to gain the most from your American experience.
This program can satisfy the U.S. Department of State au pair educational requirement. It is very affordable and can be customized to fit your needs.
Discover San FranciscoIn addition to gaining a greater understanding of the United States and the San Francisco area, you will also have the opportunity to share your home country's culture with other students and compare it to key aspects of American life. You will gain in-depth knowledge of U.S. customs, rituals, celebrations, and important holidays while also learning about exciting events in U.S. history. Through various field trips and activities, you will be able to explore and further understand important historical sites that you’ve learned about in class.
Make a DifferenceTake advantage of this opportunity to interact directly with Americans through a number of unique learning opportunities, designed to help you enjoy and make the most of your time abroad. Through a fun and interesting combination of classroom discussions, goal setting, field trips, community engagement, and other activities, you will learn important skills for dealing with the cultural and personal challenges that international visitors often face in the U.S. and when returning home. You will also experience the rich cultural diversity inherent in U.S. communities, with a specific focus on San Francisco.
COST FOR DOUBLE COURSES
$500 tuition, $15 registration fee, $85 materials/activity fee. These fees do not provide food or drink during the weekends. You will be expected to pay for your own food and drink.
Please Note: A $50 late registration fee applies when registering later than January 1st.
CLASS MEETING SCHEDULE
Fridays: 3:30-9:30 p.m. (check-in is 3-3:30 p.m.)
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Attendance is mandatory during the times listed above.
COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS
In addition to attending all hours of class-time, you must complete three pre-assignments per course (six total) to prepare before coming to Au Pair Weekend. We also offer follow-up activities and assignments to help you earn more hours.
Select from a variety of classes, assignments, and activities to earn up to 90 hours!
CONTACTING YOUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR
You may contact your Program Coordinator, Mary Ann McFarland, by email or phone, but email is preferred.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 385-419-1629