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Seattle has earned its nickname as the Emerald City due to its beautiful mountains, evergreen forests and extensive parkland.  The city is surrounded by water and known for its thriving arts and culture scene, love of the outdoors, fresh seafood, and, of course, coffee! Students will spend their weekend learning about the U.S. and the American Dream while also exploring some of the sites and attractions of this unique city.

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Discover The U.S.

Costs and Educational Hours

This 3-day weekend course offers 36 hours (equivalent to 3 credits) for an all-inclusive price of $349 for each course, which includes tuition and registration, course materials, educational excursions including activities and transportation during class hours, and one meal.

Note: Hours include pre-weekend assignments, post-weekend assignments, and a course evaluation. Check with your au pair agency regarding hours and credits, as requirements vary.  Scheduled activities may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and may be different from previous weekends.

​Classes are held at the following times:

Friday: (Check-in from 2:00 - 2:25 p.m.) Classes from 2:30 - 8:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Note: To accommodate travel time between the airport and class, plan to arrive on a flight NO LATER than 1:00 pm on Friday and depart no earlier than 7:00 pm on Sunday.

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Attendance is mandatory beginning on Friday with check-in, and does not end until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Students are expected to attend the full weekend and complete all assignments to receive their Completion Letter. We understand emergencies and important scheduling conflicts can occur, so please contact the program coordinator as soon as possible if there is a situation that prevents you from meeting any of these requirements.

After registering for this course, you’ll get a link to join Canvas the day that your pre-assignments become available.

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LOCATION 

Courses are offered at Seattle Central College in Seattle, Washington

Classes hosted in Seattle at: 

Seattle Central College - Continuing Education

1701 Broadway

Seattle, WA 98122

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Housing

Housing and airfare are NOT included in this price.