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!)

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.

$319 - 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!)

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