The BMCC
Learning Express program offers the opportunity to complete a course over a single three-day weekend. Au Pairs living anywhere in the United States are welcome to come learn about the culture and history of Miami. Students who live in the Miami area will enjoy taking a deeper dive into the history and culture of their host city.
Miami is home to people from across the globe who help sustain its many multicultural neighborhoods and drive its amazing art scene. Students will learn about the city’s complex history, including Native American wars, slavery, boom-bust economic cycles, civil rights and Miami’s development as an international city.
To expand upon what you’ll learn in the classroom, you’ll visit Miami’s lively Wynwood district to experience its colorful murals created by some of the world’s most famous street artists as well as Miami Beach’s world famous South Beach and its historic Art Deco District.
A visit to HistoryMiami Museum will help you gain an even clearer perspective of the city as it brings the stories of Miami’s communities, individuals, places and events to life.
Schedule
Thursday: 4pm – 7pm.
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm. Please dress appropriately to walk out into the city with your teacher.
Saturday: 9am – 4:30pm. Please dress appropriately to walk out into the city with your teacher.
Tuition Includes:
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3 nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at the Generator Miami hotel located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach
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3 breakfasts
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admission to the HistoryMiami Museum
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all excursions throughout the weekend
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a public transportation pass to get around Miami with your teacher
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all costs associated with the class (there are no additional material or activity fees.)
*Airfare to/from Miami is not included.
Educational Hours for the J-1 Visa:
Upon successful completion of the course students earn 36 credit hours.
Students are required to complete a pre-assignment to bring to the first day of class, and also a final project due one week after class. Students who complete their pre-assignment, final project, and attend all classes, will receive their certificate 10 days after the final class session.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.