(proposed date: Summer 2007)

GENERAL INFORMATION:
In the summer of 2007, Auburn students will have an opportunity to learn about the US’s largest trading partner by participating in a new international program offered by the College of Business.  Course offerings will include International Economics (ECON4300) and Financial Markets and Institutions (FINC3700)/Money and Banking (ECON3200), tailored to focus on the unique trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

The program includes a four week-stay at the Ryerson University campus in downtown Toronto.  Toronto is the heart of Canada’s business financial center.  Excursions to the Toronto Stock Exchange, Canadian financial institutions, and Canadian corporations such as Molson breweries, Roots, and Ontario Hydro will give students a perspective of how Canada has struggled with the free trade movement while trying to maintain its own identity and culture, distinct from that of the United States.

With a population of 4.7 million people, Toronto is North America’s fifth largest city and home to more than 100 cultures.  Visitors may enjoy the many world cuisines, theatre, nightclubs, and shopping in this clean and peaceful city.  Unique attractions include the CN Tower, the waterfront beauty of Centre Island and Harbourfront, and historic Fort York.  The month of June is an especially exciting time to visit the city as it hosts the International Dragon Boat Race Festival, Worldwide Short Film Festival, and Toronto’s Downtown Jazz Festival.

Open to all students having the necessary prerequisites to enroll in the courses offered.

Program Start and End Date:
May 26, 2007 – June 26, 2007

Academic Directors:

Dr. Steven B. Caudill Regions Bank Professor and Chair Department of Economics College of Business 203 Lowder EMAIL: caudisb@auburn.edu Tel: (334) 844-2907

Janice E. Caudill Instructor Department of Finance College of Business 324 Lowder EMAIL: caudija@auburn.edu Tel:  (334) 844-3013

LOCATION:
Toronto, Ontario CANADA

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to have a valid Passport, good for 6 months after they return to the US after the experience.   
If you do not have a PASSPORT: go to: www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM:
Students will take courses supervised by Auburn University faculty.  Regular lectures will be supplemented by guest lectures and field trips in and around the Toronto area.  The academic program is expected to last four weeks.  Courses will meet for two hours each day except Friday.  Friday will be our day for excursions.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
Courses offered include: ECON 4300 International Economics and FINC 3700 Financial markets and Institutions (credit also given for ECON 3200 Money and Banking)

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS/ HOUSING:
Students live the International Living and Learning Center of Ryerson University centrally located in downtown Toronto.  The guest rooms of this former hotel are equipped with a queen or double size bed and some rooms are equipped with a pull-out sofa bed. Each guest room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, color television, alarm clock, telephone, air conditioning, and amenities.  Building Amenities include 24 hour Front Desk, 24 Hour security, Disabled Ramp and wheel Chair Access, Floor Kitchenettes, Floor Laundry Rooms, Guest Internet Service, and underground parking. The building is a nonsmoking building.

MEALS:
The meal plan is included in the fees and consists of three meals per day: Continental Breakfast, a Boxed Lunch, and Dinner.

TRANSPORTATION:
Students are within easy walking distance to buses, trains, taxis, and subway.

PROGRAM COST AND ESTIMATED STUDENT BUDGET:

Item	Includes	Tentative Cost
Program Fee	Health insurance (Emergency insurance) Excursions (required for program) Transportation to sites Room and Board Orientation, social programs Room internet access	$3,000 to $4,000 depending on number of students signing up for program.
Auburn Abroad Fee	Required for all AU and Non-AU students on AU Programs. Billed separately on student's Bursar Account	$510
Necessary Expenses NOT covered by Program Fee above	Passport, VISA Airfare to destination Personal expenses, excursions, etc.	Estimate $50-100 for Passport Get friends and family to donate frequent flyer miles, check the web for the best deal! Personal preference

FINANCIAL AID, WITHDRAWAL POLICY, and CANCELLATION POLICY:
See "Requirements for All Auburn Abroad Programs" at website: www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT:
See schedule below. Space is limited and students must file formal applications as soon as they know for sure they are participating. All AU and non-AU students must submit a completed Auburn Abroad Package (Download at: www.auburn.edu/studyabroad "download forms" "student forms" "Auburn Abroad Program Package"). Non-Auburn University students must also be accepted as transient students by AU to qualify for the Summer Abroad program and attach a transcript and a letter of good standing.

FORMAL PROGRAM ADMISSION:
Completing and turning in the Auburn Abroad Application form with specified fee. Auburn Abroad Program Package will also need to be completed. Formal acceptance letter will be sent to you. Upon admission to the program all participants will be responsible for full payment of all fees and costs.

PAYMENT AND WITHDRAWAL DATES	APPLICATION DATE AND OTHER KEY DATES
December 1, 2006: $ 500 deposit due to Bursar.	November 1, 2006: Application deadline. Program fee will be billed to your Bursar Account after this date. Receive Internship Package upon submission of application. Apply early, rolling admission for program. We would love to have you in our program however; the program will close when full.
March 1, 2007: First 1/2 of Program Fee due (Billed through the Bursar).	January 15, 2007: You must have PASSPORT in your hands.
March 9, 2007: Last day to withdraw and receive refund of payments made LESS non-recoverable costs. NO REFUNDS IF WITHDRAW FROM PROGRAM AFTER THIS DATE SINCE EUSA PLACEMENT OFFICERS WILL HAVE STARTED YOUR PLACEMENT SEARCH
April 10, 2007: 2nd 1/2 of Program fee due, Auburn Abroad Fee also due to Bursar on this date	May 26, 2007: Program Start Date

Next Step:

Download and complete the AUBURN ABROAD PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS from: http://www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad/download_forms.htm