STEM Communication
In this classroom-based course, students will improve their academic speaking and listening skills as they relate to STEM. Content will focus on STEM-based problems and solutions and will utilize video lectures and other resources to provide content accordingly. Lessons will focus on helping students build vocabulary, engage in class discussion, and improve pronunciation.

Global Solutions
In this class, students will recycle vocabulary and discussion techniques learned in STEM Communication to propose a solution to a global problem. Students will work in groups to discuss the assigned issue, develop an idea, and then present their solution to the class. This task will encourage students to use target vocabulary, key phrases, and build confidence in working with a team in English.

Recitation
This recitation period will serve as a time for students to prepare for the STEM workshops and company visits. A faculty member will teach specific vocabulary and prepare students to ask questions during these scheduled lectures and tours so that students can receive maximum benefit. Second, the recitation will serve as a time for students to debrief from program courses and events. A portion of recitation time will be used for students to prepare an E-Portfolio capturing their three-week experience.

STEM Workshops & Company Visits
All workshops and company visits will be aligned with the four areas STEM. Of particular interest in Fort Collins is the Technology Park, which houses large tech companies, such as HP, Intel, and Broadband. CSU will coordinate tours and workshops based on program participant interest. The goal is for students to see real-life applications to their field of study within a U.S. context. We hope these experiences will spark student interest in engaging in the global workforce.

Since a large part of studying abroad is to learn more about that culture, PLACE will organize weekly cultural activities for the participants to engage with the local culture as well as the broader U.S. culture.

Participants will have classes in the same building as current CSU students, and there will be activities and coffee hours after class for both groups of students to play games and have conversations.

Students will have the option of staying in the on-campus residence hall or staying with a host family during their trip. The on-campus residence hall provides free Wi-Fi, towels, linens, pillows, and on-campus parking. Each residence hall has a common space for any residence of that building to utilize, including lobby, TV lounge, kitchen, game room, etc. Each residence hall has a resident assistant and front desk staff who is available to students should an issue arise after business hours.

For students who choose a homestay, host families are vetted through a CSU background check. Students will have a private bedroom but may have a shared bathroom area. Host families are responsible for providing breakfast and dinner as well as transportation to and from campus.

Meals: Weekday lunches are included with the cost of the program. Program participants can eat at the university dining halls by swiping their student ID cards. When participating in full-day cultural activities, meals will be provided.

PLACE provides transportation to all program-sponsored activities, via either university vans or the City of Fort Collins Transfort bus system.

Participants will be responsible for their own airfare to the United States The closest airport to Fort Collins is Denver International Airport.  PLACE will provide airport pick-up and drop-off for all student groups.

Week One

Sunday, February 19

• Arrival at Denver International Airport, pickup and transport to Fort Collins

Monday, February 20

• 9 a.m. — Breakfast and Program Orientation
• 12 p.m. — Group Lunch
• 1 p.m. — Orientation
• 4 p.m. — Optional shopping

Tuesday, February 21

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation
• 3:30 p.m. — Pen Pal Meet and Greet

Wednesday, February 22

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation
• 3 p.m. — Program Meeting

Thursday, February 23

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation
• 3:30 p.m. — Student Activity

Friday, February 24

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — STEM Workshop

Saturday, February 25

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Cultural Experience: Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Week Two

Sunday, February 26

• Free Day

Monday, February 27

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation

Tuesday, February 28

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation
• 3 p.m. — Program Meeting

Wednesday, March 1

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — STEM Workshop
• 3:30 p.m. — Student Activity

Thursday, March 2

• 9 a.m. — Company Visit
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation

Friday, March 3

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Student Activity

Saturday, March 4

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Cultural Experience: Visit Garden of the Gods

Week Three

Sunday, March 5

• Free Day

Monday, March 6

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation

Tuesday, March 7

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation
• 3 p.m. — Program Meeting
• 5:30 p.m. — Student Activity

Wednesday, March 8

• 9 a.m. — Company Visit
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — STEM Workshop
• 4 p.m. — Student Activity

Thursday, March 9

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Recitation

Friday, March 10

• 9 a.m. — Class: STEM Communication
• 10:30 a.m. — Class: Global Solutions
• 12 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.  — Final Program Meeting
• 2:30 p.m. — End of Program Celebration

Saturday, March 11

• Departur