FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Thursday, March 24, 2005 - San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Pacific Asian Studies, is hosting a six-week summer session from June 10 to July 25 in the Philippines.

The program provides six units of coursework at the University of the Philippines (UP) with both U.S. and Philippine professors teaching the classes. UP is the oldest state university in the Philippines.

Tagalog language training and a series of field trips designed to introduce students to all facets of Filipino life will complement classroom instruction. Although classes will be conducted in English, students who wish to develop some skill in Filipino language will be encouraged to attend a 20-hour conversational Tagalog class.

Cost per student is approximately $4,500 and includes full SDSU tuition; fees in the Philippines for 90 hours topical instruction; shared accommodations; all breakfasts; some lunches and dinners; group airport transfers in the Philippines; one or two weekend trips including travel, accommodation and meals; and admission fees to all site visits. Financial aid is available through SDSU. For more information, visit www.NeverStopLearning.net/travel/ or call (619) 594-6398.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.