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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
The goal of the CIU TraveLearn office is to assist
the university in preparing students to share God’s
heart for the world by providing an international
experience to as many students as possible. John
4:35 serves as the key verse for the department,
“Lift up your eyes - look at the fields.” The trips
allow participants to experience God at work in
new contexts, as they interact with Christ follow-
ers of different backgrounds.
Study Tours are credit-bearing courses designed
to expose students to the sights, sounds and
cultural practices of foreign cultures. For example,
the Humanities program requires a two-week
study tour of Europe. Coupled with historical and
cultural instruction, it is a favorite elective course
for students of other programs as well. CIU offers
an “Israel” study tour in partnership with
Jerusalem University College, where classroom
instruction supplements field study in archeology
and geography. “Mobilizing Youth for Missions” is
an experiential course designed to teach students
how to plan and conduct short-term mission trips.
The “International Student Teaching Practicum” in
Belize provides students with a teaching opportu-
nity in an international setting. Through these
tours, CIU students have gained their first vision
of spiritual need and as a result are serving God
on various mission fields today. When the CIU
TraveLearn office facilitates registration and han-
dles travel arrangements, the cost of tuition is
included in the price of the trip. CIU strives to
keep the cost of TraveLearn tours affordable to
students.
Study tours also take place in Israel through
Jerusalem University College. Through the years,
many CIU students have gotten their first vision of
spiritual need through these tours and as a result,
are today serving God on various mission fields.
Study Tours are open to any department that
desires to acquaint its majors with world travel
and culture. When the CIU TraveLearn office han-
dles the arrangements, student tuition is included
in the cost of the trip. Tuition for academic credit
is included within the TraveLearn price; in other
words, credit is granted independent of the nor-
mal tuition structures.
TraveLearn Requirements
All CIU TraveLearn experiences require an appli-
cation and selection process, screening and pro-
gram orientation. Whenever space allows, CIU
invites alumni, friends and guest students to par-
ticipate. Note that some opportunities may be
restricted to specific program majors. Please con-
sult with the TraveLearn office for requirements for
each tour.
TraveLearn Refund Policy
The application form clearly defines non-refund-
able deposits. Refunds prior to the start of a tour
are dependent upon the direct expense to the
university that cannot be recovered because of
the cancellation. As a general rule, the following
refund rates should be anticipated, but are not
guaranteed:
Withdrawal with less than 30 days before
the Tour .......................................................... 10%
Withdrawal between 30 and 60 days before
the Tour ..........................................................25%
Withdrawal between 60 and 90 days before
the Tour ..........................................................50%
Withdrawal between 91 and 120 days before
the Tour ..........................................................75%
Withdrawal over 120 days before the
Tour ................................................................90%
CIU TraveLearn
TraveLearn Director:
Dr. Bryan E. Beyer
Office Coordinator:
Elisabeth Davis