Course Includes
- Activities & Excursions: Experience Turlock and Northern California as we explore local destinations such as Downtown Turlock, Farmer’s Market, Carnegie Arts Center, Pageo Lavender Farms, Stanislaus County Fair, Yosemite National Park, Columbia State Park, Great Valley Museum, Tuolumne River Trail
- Cultural Detective – Investigate a Pillar of Culture: Together we will learn about some of the basic parts of culture
- The Culture-Leadership Connection: Work with classmates to identify pillars of culture in the real world and how understanding them can help you be successful
- Meet with Stan State: Spend a little time with high school and university students and learn about university life in Northern California
Sample Schedule
Sample Weekly Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9:00 am – 11:00 am – Cultural Detective |
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Cultural Detective 11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Group Work 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Dive Deeper into the Pillar 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Meet with Stan State |
9:00 am – 11:00 am – The Culture-Leadership Connection |
9:00 am – 11:00 am – The Culture-Leadership Connection 11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Group Work 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Dive Deeper into the Pillar 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Group Presentations |
All Day – Excursion |
Cost
18 Hours/Week (72 total hours)
Includes:
- Application Fee
- Housing (university facilities or homestay)
- Tuition & Fees
- Meals (except out-of-town excursions)
- Activities and excursions
- Learning materials
Application Fee | $50 |
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Tuition & Fees | $2,150 |
*Housing & meals | $2,310 |
Health Insurance | $502 |
Total Cost | $5,012 |
*All meals included except for excursions.
Costs subject to change without notice.
5% discount on tuition and fees available to groups of 15 or more students
Optional Services
Additional Fees Apply
Ground Transportation (for group) | $2,000/group |
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Student Recreation Complex (per student) | $27/student |
Student Health Center Fee & Health Facilities Fee (per student) | $243/student |
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the High School Intercultural Leadership Application.
- After you apply, you will receive an email on how to pay your application fee.
Housing
We have 2 options for housing while participating in this program.
On-Campus Housing
Includes:
- Chaperone costsi – includes room & board, Health Center & Recreation Complex fees for chaperone(s) – 1 required per 15 students if living in on-campus housing
- After hours/weekend activities
- Meals except on out-of-town excursions
Homestay
Includes:
- Ground transportation to and from airport
- Meals except on out-of-town excursions
- Chaperone could opt to stay on campus or for a homestay placement at above rates
Students without chaperones will need to use the homestay option.
Health Insurance
Stanislaus State requires all international students to carry health insurance that includes health, medical evacuation, and repatriation during their period of enrollment. Please arrange for this and provide proof of insurance for all student participants.
Stanislaus State requires the following minimums: