1. SPRING 2014 STUDY ABROAD ARGENTINA

2. WHY STUDY ABROAD? Best reason: awareness Awareness of cultural differences Awareness of global economy Immersion Meet new best friends

3. MTSU ARGENTINA 2013-14 December 26 th - January 14 th Leave from Nashville, through Miami and Santiago, then to Mendoza, Argentina (1 day) Hotel stays, visits, tours, pleasurable side trips included Offered as BCEN 4840 and 5840 AGR 4190

4. ABOUT THE COURSE Economics, entrepreneurship, agriculture, international relations Focus on supply chain and business owners within Mendoza’s major industries: wine, olive oil, fresh and canned fruits, retail, restaurant Coursework includes discussions, papers, presentations in-country

5. GETTING AROUND TO THE CULTURAL, “FUN” SIDE Group picnics Winery tours Whitewater rafting, zip lining Andes Mountains spa day Multiple gelato excursions NYE Celebration

6. COST OF THE TRIP $2150: in-country fees Can be split into 3 payments for September, October, and November $500 of this must be made as a deposit by September 30th Plane ticket As of now, $1750 Tuition to register for the course in Spring semester

7. HOW DO I DO THIS? Finance options: Federal student loans (covers reimbursement for the cost of the trip and tuition) Three-payment option Loan through Ascend Federal Credit Union (Donna, branch manager)

8. CONTACT Dr. Rachel Wilson Rachel.Wilson@mtsu.edu 615-898-2618 Get going sooner, rather than later! Information Sessions with Former Students: Wednesday, September 18 th,11:00 – 12:30 Ag Conference Room (SAG 102) Thursday, September 19 th,12:00 – 1:30 BAS Suntrust Room