Montreal 2011

From TTU College of Architecture

Study Abroad 2011, Montrea11

Description of the study abroad program

Montrea11 will focus on the design of urban aggregates of buildings, infrastructure, and land use, and an exploration of the interface between culture and architecture at the scale of the city.

Montrea11 will include a weekend trip to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and a 3-5 day trip to New York, New York. Trips will originate in Montreal, with train transportation and housing for both locations included within the program fees. Both trips will be treated as focused educational experiences meant to enhance performance within the program, not as vacations.

Upon returning to Lubbock, students will be responsible for printing and presenting project materials completed during the Montrea11 program.

Participating Faculty for the Montreal Program

Josh Nason, Visiting Assistant Professor, Co-Coordinator

MArch I & MBA Texas Tech University, MArch II Cornell University

Daniel Pruske, Visiting Assistant Professor, Co-Coordinator

MArch I Texas Tech University

Seville 2010 Program Member

Projected Program Dates for the Montreal Program

Montreal, Quebec, Canada


	Check-in:	Wednesday, May 18th: McGill University, Solin Residence Hall
	Check-out:	Wednesday, July 13th: McGill University, Solin Residence Hall

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada


	Check-in:	Friday, June 24th: location & time tbd
	Check-out:	Sunday, June 26th: location & time tbd

New York, New York, USA


	Check-in:	Friday, June 3rd: location & time tbd
	Check-out:	Tuesday, June 7th: location & time tbd

The Total Program Fee paid to Texas Tech University

$3,409.00 Estimated Total Program Fee includes the following:


	Student Housing, McGill University, Solin Residence Hall
	Student Insurance
	Roundtrip Train fare from Montreal to Ottawa
	Student Lodging in Ottawa
	Student Fees in Ottawa (admissions)
	Roundtrip Train fare from Montreal to New York
	Student Lodging in New York
	Student Fees in New York (admissions)
	Student Transportation in New York
	Guest Lecturers, Critics, & Student Fees in Montreal (admissions)
	Faculty Accomodations & Airfare
	McGill University Studio Rental

The Total Out-of-Pocket Expenses for the Montreal Program

$1,945.00 Estimated Total Out-of-Pocket Expenses includes the following:


	$625.00	Roundtrip Airfare from Lubbock to Montreal (this number could reduce if departing from DFW)
	$150.00	Local Transportation
	$1120.00	Student Meals ($20.00 per day)
	$50.00	Modelling & Drawing Supplies

The Total Cost of participating in the Montreal Program


	6 Hours of Credit		8 Hours of Credit


Program Fee:	$3,409.00	Program Fee:	$3,409.00
Tuition & Fees (6 hours):	$1,677.44	Tuition & Fees (8 hours):	$2,139.92
Sub-Total:	$5,086.44	Sub-Total:	$5,548.92


Sub-Total:	$5,086.44	Sub-Total:	$5,548.92
Out-of-Pocket Expenses:	$1,945.00	Out-of-Pocket Expenses:	$1,945.00
Total:	$7,031.44	Total:	$7,493.92

The 'Program Fee' and 'Out-of-Pocket Expenses' categories are estimates based on past program experiences, and projected costs. This category may vary slightly with the world economy and exchange rates. Out-of-Pocket Expenses may vary widely depending on individual student spending habits.

The 'Tuition & Fees' category is defined by the University. See the program cost comparison page for further details on calcualtion of tuition & fees for Study Abroad programs.

Description of the Primary Instruction Site

Classroom instruction and critiques will be held at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with guest critics and lecturers to be determined.

On-site instruction and critiques will be held at various locations in Montreal, Ottawa, and New York, with guest critics and lecturers to be determined.

Description of Student Accommodations

While in Montreal, students will have accomodations at McGill University's Solin Residence Hall, which is minutes from Downtown Montreal and steps from the Atwater market and the Lachine Canal. Solin Halls apartments are modern loft-style with basic appliances and furnishings provided. Common rooms are available for general use, including study rooms, TV room and a recreation area with billiard tables.

Solin Residence Hall is close to many shopping areas inlcuding the "antiques row" on Notre Dame Street. A local metro station is seconds away. A short five-minute walk brings you to the Atwater Market, a large, bustling open-air farmers' market with everything from basics to delicacies. Just beyond that lies the Lachine Canal, a park with landscaped cycling and jogging paths that extend to the east and west of the market. Montreal's famous indoor shopping malls, fine restaurants and varied nightlife, are just moments away by metro.

Description of Typical Student Transportation in Montreal

Students will primarily use rented bicycle for transportation within Montreal, with supplemental use of public transportation.

Students should allocate an estimated $150.00 for purchase or rental of a used bicycle upon arrival in Montreal. Students may have an opportunity to sell back purchased bicycles for a percentage of the original cost once the program is complete.

Schedule of Montreal Program (subject to change)