Food has a way of transporting us back to a place or to the company of someone special, reminding us who we are and where we are from. Food triggers memories of family, friends, and moments in our past.

Bring your best - or worst - food memories and even those kitchen mishaps with you to class. We will discuss recipes, books, movies, and of course, cookbooks, and what we can do to savor the food experiences that we have had. Come prepared to share your stories and to laugh.

Each student will create a short cookbook of recipes that have a special place in your memory, which will then go into a class cookbook. The cookbook project will be a showcase of your collective families, friends, countries, cultures and places that influence you.

SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Eastern Time.
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Class meets online
Friday 10am–1pm
Saturday 10am–1pm
Sunday 10am–1pm

 

 

Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework and final assignment as well as live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

You will receive details on how to log in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course. Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.

Students are required to be present during all live online class sessions. However, your independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after your online class ends. We wanted to create flexibility in completion as we know many au pairs now have increased work hours due to COVID-19.

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
 

Andrea Seiger, author of 111 Places in Washington, DC You Must Not Miss, is an educator and world traveler who has lived in Washington DC for 31 years. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has traveled thousands of miles on the Mayan Route of Mexico. Ms. Seiger loves to road trip around the Mid-Atlantic US and beyond.

Harnessing the Power of Creativity: The Practice of Looking

During the past year, people have spent more time in their homes than ever before. Travel has been severely limited, cultural events are reduced or on pause, and we see fewer people for less time. These circumstances might tempt you to retreat onto your couch and wait for the world to reopen.

What if instead of looking outside of your surroundings for inspiration and new experiences, you had the tools to deeply connect with where you are? What could these skills add to your daily life, to your relationships, to your future education and career? Using fun and creative exercises, this class gives students the tools to feel more connected and see the wonder of the world more deeply wherever they are.

Students do not need to be experienced artists or have special art supplies to enjoy this class. 

Our online classes consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment, as well as live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

Students will receive a pre-assignment one week before class begins. Other independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after online class ends. 

Andrea Seiger, author of 111 Places in Washington, DC You Must Not Miss, is an educator and world traveler who has lived in Washington DC for 33 years. As a writer and creator, Andrea is deeply committed to the importance of travel and curiosity. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has traveled thousands of miles on the Mayan Route of Mexico. 

New Orleans

New Orleans is different in so many ways: its history, culture, music and food set it apart from just about any other city in America. Learn about and experience the city of New Orleans first-hand with gifted storyteller Libby Bollino as she introduces you to her beloved city.


 

SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Central Time.
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Tuesday and Wednesday: Online Orientation/Class: 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am–2pm (Out on foot in New Orleans)
 

 

Your course will consist of two live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs followed by two days out on foot with your teacher in New Orleans. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

You will receive details on how to log in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course. Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher. Students are required to be present during all class sessions.  If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.

After earning her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Louisiana and teaching English and Special Education, Libby Bollino found her real passion was for teaching the history and culture of New Orleans. She has been guiding BMCC Au Pair Experience students through the extraordinary French-American, Cajun, and Creole stories since 2016. Libby is the founding owner of Lucky Bean Tours.

 

New Orleans

New Orleans is different in so many ways: its history, culture, music and food set it apart from just about any other city in America. Learn about and experience the city of New Orleans first-hand with gifted storyteller Libby Bollino as she introduces you to her beloved city.


 

SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Central Time.
Click here for more details.)

Tuesday and Wednesday: Online Orientation/Class: 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am–2pm (Out on foot in New Orleans)
 

 

Your course will consist of two live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs followed by two days out on foot with your teacher in New Orleans. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

You will receive details on how to log in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course. Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher. Students are required to be present during all class sessions.  If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.

After earning her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Louisiana and teaching English and Special Education, Libby Bollino found her real passion was for teaching the history and culture of New Orleans. She has been guiding BMCC Au Pair Experience students through the extraordinary French-American, Cajun, and Creole stories since 2016. Libby is the founding owner of Lucky Bean Tours.

 

New York has been the setting for thousands of movies. Take a stroll through American culture as you learn more about films you love and are introduced to iconic classic films, too. This course will cover the city’s “melting-pot” reputation, delve into stories of crime, and explore themes of love and friendship. You’ll see clips from diverse films such as Do The Right Thing, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Gangs of New York, Ghostbusters, Sex and The City, When Harry Met Sally, and more.

• Credit for 36 educational hours or 3.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).

• There is a pre-assignment for this course. Students will receive their pre-assignment via email one week before the first class.

When you have successfully completed the course and final project, you will obtain a certificate showing you have earned credit for 36 hours.

In order to receive any credit, you MUST attend all classes, complete all assignments. Please make sure, before you sign up, that you are available on all three class dates.

Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.

Students are required to be present during all live online class sessions. However, your independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after your online class ends. We wanted to create flexibility in completion as we know many au pairs now have increased work hours due to COVID-19.

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.

 

The Sounds of Nashville

Nashville's connection to music is unequaled, and its reputation as Music City USA has been a constant for the past 200 years. In this course you'll explore the events that established both Nashville's robust live music scene and its influential music industry.

You'll discover how Nashville thrives today all the while experiencing a city where music is written, recorded, and performed every single day. In Nashville, music isn't just part of the culture, it is the culture.


CREDIT HOURS
Once you have successfully completed the course and submitted your final project, you will receive a CERTIFICATE via email stating you have earned CREDIT for 36 hours or 3.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
 

Course Price: $275

Nashville
SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Central Time.
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Wednesday: 6pm-9pm (Online orientation)
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm

 

 

 

 

Your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first class session. You will receive details on how to log-in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course.

Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.

Students are required to be present during all class sessions. However, your independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after your online class ends. 

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.

Your instructor, Jenny Casey, is a fan of music and Music City. A singer-songwriter, tour guide, former school teacher, and mother of four, she's performed all around Nashville, the US, and overseas. Her musical experience includes doing session work in studios to live comedy improv songwriting, and just about everything in between. She loves Nashville, and continually enjoys learning and sharing its musical history with people from all around the world.