Multi-destination study abroad

Are you are a student want to improve your English and get some international experience. Can't choose just one destination?  The GCN may have a great option for you.  We are now piloting a new multi-destination program.  First, come to the UK with Chichester College, Sussex Downs or Guildford College.  You can focus on improving  your English, and gain some confidence.  Then, try a short program at one of our member institutions. The GCN will help you get where you want to go!

Netherlands  

• Stay in the Netherlands for 7 days
• Dutch language classes
• Dutch culture classes (including visits to mills, handicraft shops, horticulture, etc.)
• Visits to various ROCWB locations
• Interactions, events, meetings with Dutch students
• Visit to Amsterdam (canal tours, Rijks Museum - Rembrandt and other Dutch masters, Van Gogh Museum)
• Bicycle tours
  • Optional tours: Deltaworks, the beach, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, bulbfields and more

Accommodation:  Host families or in dorms (StayOkay)

*The estimated cost will be in the region of € 1000,00 per student. The minimum number of students to run the program is 10.

Finland

• Stay in Seinäjoki for 5-7 days
• English language classes and learning the basics of Finnish
•  Finnish culture (including visits to architectural sights, Zoo, natural park and hiking in the forest)
• Visits to different Sedu locations, for example School farm and First aid simulation with high-tech dummies
• Meet Finnish students
•  Free time activities (depending on the weather: bowling, skiing, snow walking, ice swimming, sauna, forest walks, fishing, cooking your own salmon on wooden planks in traditional cottages...)

Additional programmes (not included in the fee): Helsinki, Tampere, Tallin (Estonia), Lapland, The Kvarken Archipelago or National parks, national hiking areas and other Finnish sights.

Accommodation in the dormitory of Sedu, hotel or with host families.

***The estimated cost will be in the region of € 900 - 1200 per student, depending on the accommodation and duration of the visit. The price includes meals and transportation. The number of students for the program is 5-10.

Spain

We can offer two modalities:  A Full Programme Basic Programme + optional activities

• Survival Spanish Lessons
• Spanish Culture classes
•  Multicultural society: different races, cultures, languagesHistory: Greeks, Romans, Germans, Middle-Age, the discovering of America...,
•   Traditions: handicrafts, cooking, sports, music, danc
• Cultural activities such as a Flamenco show
• Visit to the city of Science and Arts
•  Visit to Valencia University
• Cultural visits (on voluntary basis)
  • The mountains: The Cork Forrest and Middle Age castle
  • The Mediterranean sea: swimming and nautical sports (on voluntary basis)
  • Natural Park: Albufera Lake boat trip
  • Ancient Roman Village: Foro, Theatre, Coliseum, Baths, streets..
  • International Festival.  Meet Spanish students
  • Travel to Barcelona / Madrid / Alicante. Cultural visit (one to choose, on voluntary basis)

Accommodation options:

• Shared Flat with other students
•  Spanish family
• Apartment only for GCN members
• Youth hostel
• Hotel

Approximate cost: (to be confirmed)

• Programme fee: 350 €
• Overall estimate: 750 €

Minimum participants to run the programme: 3