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Study Abroad
 
Summer 2010 Study Abroad Program
 
 
 
Cambodia &Thailand
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LBCC 08 group
LBCC 2008 Study Abroad group in Bangkok, Thailand
 
Date: May 27 to June 20, 2010
 
 
 Program Price
 
Program Price: $2,999
Payment:
$250 non-refundable deposit due at acceptance of application.
Students enoyed coconut jouice in Siem Ream

$1250 due February 1, 2010
$1599 due April 15, 2010
Price includes:
  1. International round-trip air fare on a major airline (economy class)
  2. All hotels with daily breakfast
  3. Local English speaking guides
  4. Private transfers and transportation on tour
  5. Air fare between Cambodia and Thailand
  6. Entrance fees and boat trips
  7. Arrangement to visit Cambodian Cultural Village (Day 17)
  8. Meals as specified (food only; no drinks/water)
  9. Water & cold towel on sightseeing days
  10. Welcome pack
Price does not include:
Cambodian farmer leads the cows to the rice field in Battambang province
  • Beach activities (Day 7)
  • Daily breakfast at Beach House
  • Other meals where not indicated in the program
  • Drinks/water at included lunches & dinners
  • All airport taxes
  • Hotel early check in / Late check out
  • Overweight luggage
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Luggage truck with porterage
  • Arrival airport assistance service
  • Departure airport assistance service
  • Other services not listed in inclusive column
  • Cambodia visa & stamping fee
Suggested items to bring to make your trip more enjoyable:
Ta Prohm
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Medicine for upset stomach, indigestion, diarrhea, etc. and other over the counter remedies
  • Toilet paper
  • ATM card/Credit card
  • Small calculator
  • Waterproof shoes (lightweight)
  • U.S. dollars in small denominations for use in Cambodia
  • Antibacterial waterless hand soap

Others:

  • You will need a valid passport with at least a six-month validity
  • One 2x3 photo for your Cambodian Visa
  • Approx. $400 for food
  • $20 for your Cambodian Visa
  • You may consider the following vaccinations:  Hepatitis A & B;  Anti-Malarial drugs
  • It will be hot and humid in both countries. Very hot and very humid!
  • Dress modestly or else you may be prevented from entry into temples. No tank tops, spaghetti straps or short shorts.

Registration Form
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 Itinerary-at-a-glance

Day 1:  Fly from LAX to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Day 2:  Visit National Museum, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

Day 3:  Visit Genocide Museum  (S-21), Killing Fields, and Wat Phnom.

Day 6: Day trip to Rabbit Island.

Day 4:  Drive to Kep.  On the way, visit Angkor Borei and Tonle Bati.

Day 5:  Tour Kep and Kampot. Afternoon boat cruise along the river to visit Teok Chhu waterfall and go swimming.

Day 7:  Free time in Kep.  Snorkeling, fishing and a visit to a local island are all options.

Day 8:  Drive back to Phnom Penh. Rest of the day is free time to explore city.

Day 9:  Drive to Battambang. Visit Phiphethearm Temple and participate in meditation and lessons in Buddhism.

Battambang province scenaryPhiphethearm Temple at sunset

Day 10:  Visit the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampov and local wats.  Afternoon ride on Bamboo Train.

The Killing CavesPhiphethearm TempleMonk at Phiphethearm Temple

Day 11:  Visit orphanage in Battambang. Rest of the day is free time to explore city.

Day 12:  Visit local temples in Battambang to help students learn English.

local schoollocal shool girlA man harvesting rice

Day 13:  Drive to Siem Reap. Free time once we arrive.

Day 14:  Tour Angkor Wat Temples (Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terrances, Leper King Terrace, and Royal Palace, Angkor Wat). In the evening, climb to the top of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset.

Angkor Watmonkeys living in the temple complexAngkor Thom

Day 15:  Tour Angkor Wat Temples (Ta Prohm, Takeo, Banteay Kdei, Preah Khan, Neak Prean and Pre Rup, and more)

Ta Prohm templeSteph and Yessenia at Ta Prom temple, Siem ReapSrah Srang

Day 16: Tour Angkor Wat Temples (Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre)

Ta Prom Templecarving in Banteay Srei templeBanteay Srei temple

Day 17:  Visit Tonle Sap lake, where local people live on floating houses. In the afternoon, visit Les Artisan D’Angkor School/workshop to learn about traditional Cambodian arts and crafts.

Day 18:  Visit the waterfall in theforest outside of Siem Reap. Swimming and picnic lunch.

Day 19:  Fly to Bangkok, Thailand. Evening Thai dinner and cultural show.

Day 20:  Visit Wat Po (with its famous reclining Buddha), Royal Grand Palace, Marble Temple and other wats.

Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand

Day 21:  Visit the famous floating market in countryside outside of Bangkok. In the afternoon, visit Nakor Pathom, the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand.

Day 22: Free time in Bangkok.

Day 23:  Fly home to Los Angeles.
 
To prepare yourself for the program, please check out these web sites:
 Financial Aid
 
Financial aid and scholarships are available for Long Beach City College students.
The deadline to apply for a scholarship is December 4, 2009.
The deadline to apply for financial aid is May 2010.

Contact the LBCC Financial Aid office
LAC campus in room A-105 (562) 938-4257
PCC campus in room AA-122 (562) 938-3955.

Contact the LBCC Scholarship office
LAC campus (562) 938-4083
PCC campus (562) 938-3936
 
 Courses Offered

Philosophy 6: Introduction to Philosophy
Grading:  letter grade or credit/no credit.  Transferable to UC/CSU. 
This class explores the enduring questions of philosophy in the areas of knowledge, religion, science, logic, value and metaphysics.

OR

Philosophy 8:  Introduction to Non-Western Philosophy
Grading:  letter grade or credit/no credit.  Transferable to UC/CSU. 
An introduction to some of the philosophical traditions from around the world. Themes include the meaning of life, spirituality, the role of the individual and society, the nature of reality, and the effects of history and culture on belief systems.
 
 Program Director
Prof. Debbie Whittaker at Banteay Srei temple in Sieam Ream, Cambodia
Prof. Debbie Whittaker
Professor Debbie Whittaker has an M.A. in philosophy, a B.A. in political science, and has been a full-time instructor at Long Beach City College since 2005. She specializes in eastern philosophy and has traveled to Asia many times. She successfully led a Study Abroad group from LBCC to Cambodia and Thailand in summer 2008. She is a lifelong resident of Long Beach, California.

For further information/questions please contact:

Professor Debbie Whittaker
Phone:(562) 938-4829
E-mail: dwhittaker@lbcc.edu

Or

Professor Maureen Mason
Study Abroad Coordinator
Phone: (562) 938-3165
E-mail: mmason@lbcc.edu


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