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COURSES FILL UP QUICKLY, SO REGISTER EARLY!
 

The Salt Lake City area is home to more than just the "greatest snow on earth." Come see for yourself why Utah is one of the most underrated states! Students at past classes have enjoyed exploring Olympic Park, where the 2002 Olympic Games were held; stopping by East High School, the location where High School Musical was filmed; visiting the historic Temple Square, and exploring historic Main Street in Park City. Over the four-day weekend, students will spend time in Salt Lake City, Park City, Orem, and Provo. 

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Read full course description here!

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Make a Difference & Discover The U.S.
Cost, Educational Hours, and Schedule
Receive 60 or 72 educational hours (enough for 6 credits) for the 4-day Make a Difference & Discover The U.S. course at an all-inclusive price of $649. This price includes tuition and registration, course materials, educational excursions including activities and transportation during class hours, and six meals.
 

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.  Also, 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 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.) 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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To accommodate travel time between the airport and class, plan to arrive on a flight NO LATER than 11am on Friday and depart no earlier than 4:30 pm on Monday.

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Attendance is mandatory beginning on Friday with check-in, and does not end until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. 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.

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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 in partnership with Utah Valley University 

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Location

Utah Valley University
Thanksgiving Point Campus

2912 Executive Pkwy

Lehi, UT 84043

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UVU Website

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Airport Transportation & Parking

We will provide detailed information on traveling from the SLC airport once the course's location has been confirmed. 

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Housing

Housing is optional and IS NOT included in the price of tuition, but can be arranged as a convenience for students who want to stay close to campus. You can sign up and pay for housing as part of registration, but you must register within 30 days of the course start date if you want to include housing.

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Housing prices vary by weekend depending on the season. Options range from about $50-80/night depending on bed type, number of nights, etc. Breakfast and wi-fi are included. Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis and student preferences are not guaranteed.