Students will study the culture and stories of New Orleans over one weekend in Washington, DC, then travel to New Orleans for a three-day class in the New Orleans itself!

• Credit for 72 educational hours or 7.2CEUs (Continuing Education Units).

• Transportation to and from New Orleans is not included.

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

• Students will have an assignment to complete between the Washington, DC portion of class and the New Orleans portion of class.

• There is a final project for this course. Students will receive their final project assignment in New Orleans. Final projects are due one week after class ends.

• Cancellation Policy for the Learning Express program is necessarily different from other Learning Across America courses. For a full refund, students must cancel 31 days before the first class date by emailing BMCC at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu.

$739 - Tuition for class with accommodation includes:

• 2 days of class in Washington, DC: Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12. No accommodations in Washington,DC.

• 3 days and nights in New Orleans, January 30, 31, and February 1. (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) at the Drury Inn New Orleans.

• 3 continental breakfasts in New Orleans.

• Public transportation pass to get around New Orleans with your teacher.

• All costs associated with the class. (There are no material fees or activity fees!)

Announcement: March 12, 2020: Learning Across America is in the process of shifting to an online format for the rest of the semester (through May 31) so that au pairs can still earn their required credits. All classes starting after March 15 will meet during their originally scheduled hours and credits will remain the same. We will be contacting students directly with more information.

Posted March 12, 2020.

The BMCC Learning Express program offers the opportunity to complete a course over a single three-day or four-day weekend. Students who live in the Washington, DC area will enjoy taking a deeper dive into the history and culture of their host city.

DC All in One:
DC All in One covers the broader history and well-known monuments and attractions in Washington, DC, as well as more in-depth and unknown treasures. You will be guided by Andrea Seiger, author of "111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss." Each day students will learn in the classroom and onsite at local attractions.

Credit for 72 educational hours or 7.2 CEUs (Continuing Education Units). This class should cover your entire educational requirement. But, always check with your counselor or LC.

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

• Cancellation Policy for the Learning Express program is necessarily different from other Learning Across America courses. For a full refund, students who have registered for class with accommodations must cancel 31 days before the first class date by emailing BMCC at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Airfare to/from DC is not included in either option.

The BMCC Learning Express program offers the opportunity to complete a course over a single three-day weekend. Students who live in the Washington, DC area will enjoy taking a deeper dive into the history and culture of their host city.

111 Places:

Join Andrea Seiger, your teacher and author of "111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss" guidebook, on an off the track trip through DC. You will visit some little known places and artifacts in Smithsonian museums and in some of DC's diverse neighborhoods - Dupont Circle, U Street, Capitol Hill, or Georgetown. Great stories and characters abound, from how a da Vinci got to the Americas to an underground mural; from slave markets to the Underground Railroad; from entrepreneurs to socialites; and from jazz to Go-Go. You will receive a signed copy of the book to continue your own explorations.This class is specifically designed for au pairs living in the Washington, DC area, but students from other cities are welcome.

Each day students will learn in the classroom and onsite at local attractions.

• 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.

• Cancellation Policy for the Learning Express program is necessarily different from other Learning Across America courses. For a full refund, students who have registered for class with accommodations must cancel 31 days before the first class date by emailing BMCC at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu.

$329 - Tuition for class without accommodation includes:

• Public transportation pass to get around Washington, DC with your teacher.

• All costs associated with the class. (There are no material fees or activity fees!)

For more information about staying in Washington, DC, click here.

In class you will explore the history, geography, landmarks, arts, and customs of Niagara Falls. Classes include lectures, films, articles, and group projects.

After the class sessions are complete, you will participate in a weekend tour to Niagara Falls! To see a detailed itinerary of the tour, please visit the Cultural Hi-Ways website.

Credit: 40 HOURS or 4.0 CEU.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive any credit, you MUST attend all classes, complete all the assignments and go on the tour. Please make sure, before you sign up, that you are available on all class dates and trip dates. There are NO make-up assignments and NO excuses.

Program Fee: $499 (includes classroom sessions + travel to + hotel in Niagara Falls)

There is a mandatory pre-assignment for this course. You must complete this and bring it to the first class EVEN IF you register at the last minute. Pre-assignments are sent to students via email one week before the first class date, and again two days before the first class date.

Classes that take place over a single weekend may require that students submit a final project after the classroom sessions are complete.

Announcement: March 12, 2020: Learning Across America is in the process of shifting to an online format for the rest of the semester (through May 31) so that au pairs can still earn their required credits. All classes starting after March 15 will meet during their originally scheduled hours and credits will remain the same. We will be contacting students directly with more information.

Posted March 12, 2020.

The BMCC Learning Express program offers the opportunity to complete a course over a single three-day weekend. Students who live in the Washington, DC area will enjoy taking a deeper dive into the history and culture of their host city.

GIRL POWER:

Step inside the lives and stories of some strong and colorful women who have left their mark on Washington, the United States and even the world. Suffragettes, those who fought for women's voting rights, First Ladies, artists, community activists and countless others have influenced culture, politics and the social fabric of this city. On field trips on Friday and Saturday afternoon, you will visit some of their homes, monuments, museum exhibits and art works, and hear their stories. Some you may know, and some will surprise and amuse you. This class is specifically designed for au pairs living in the Washington, DC area, but students from other cities are welcome.

• 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.

• Cancellation Policy for the Learning Express program is necessarily different from other Learning Across America courses. For a full refund, students who have registerred for class with accommodation must cancel 31 days before the first class date by emailing BMCC at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu.

$325 - Tuition for class includes:

• Public transportation pass to get around Washington, DC with your teacher.

• All costs associated with the class. (There are no material fees or activity fees!)

For more information about staying in Washington, DC, click here.