Study at Cambridge University This Summer--Apply by March 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: January 28, 2009

CONTACT: Lisa Saunders

(845) 574 - 4244

Any College Student Interested in Studying at Cambridge University This July/August is Invited
to Apply Through SUNY Rockland Community College by March 31

Suffern, NY - SUNY Rockland Community College is sponsoring a study abroad program, with courses ranging from Shakespeare to Science, for all area college students interested in studying at Cambridge University for a two-week session this summer.

The Cambridge University Study Abroad Program informational meeting will be held on Monday, February 16, 3-5 p.m. in room 1106 of the Academic  I building on the main campus in Suffern.  All are welcome.

Students can be from any college, but must meet the requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA and apply through the RCC Sam Draper M/TS Honors Program Office by March 31 to be eligible. Students must be at least 18 years old when classes begin in July or August.

The informational meeting will include discussions on the available courses of study, application procedures, costs, and scholarships, etc.  Members of the Cambridge 2008 class and the Cambridge mentors will answer questions.

If you are interested in the program and cannot attend the meeting, or have questions about course content, contact Dr. Nancy Hazelton, Professor of English, at (845) 574- 4341 or nhazelto@sunyrockland.edu, or visit her in the Academic II building, room 2116.

Cambridge Program 2009 

Program dates:  ***You must be 18 years old when the program begins***

English Literature and Science:  July 5-18  OR July 19 - August 1

Art History: July 5-18

History: July 19 - August 1

Shakespeare: August 2-15

Program costs:  $3800

For more information regarding registration, cost and application processes, contact the Sam Draper M/TS Honors Office at (845) 574 4796 or hlowney@sunyrockland.edu.

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