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Insight believes in providing a program that is of the best possible value to students who are committed to furthering their knowledge and comprehension of global issues through experiential learning. We understand that spending a semester abroad is a big decision and we want our students to have a full grasp on all the financial aspects of the Semester in Development.
Accepted participants will be asked to confirm their spot in one of our Semester Abroad programs by placing their deposit within 10 days of receiving their official letter of acceptance. We have two available payment options for accepted applicants.
Students that opt-in to this plan will be asked to pay an initial $1000 USD deposit within 10 days of their acceptance letter. From there, the remaining payments are split into two larger fees dependent on which semester and location you are attending with us. These subsequent payments are due 4 months and 2 months before your departure. Second payments are typically $2500 USD, while the third covers the remaining balance owing.
Students that opt-in to this plan commit to paying for the program through a recurring charge that is due on the 1st of each month until their departure. The monthly charge will be dependent on the date of your acceptance and the semester and location which you are attending with us. Please note that a credit card is mandatory to opt-in to the monthly plan.
Contact our office and confirm which payment option you will go with
Payments can be received via all major credit cards, EFT or wire transfers, and in Canada (only), can also be made via e-transfer
Deposits must be arranged with our team shortly after your acceptance to ensure your place in the program is held – Please note that as the world returns to travel in 2022, spots will be limited
Regardless of which location you choose, the Semester in Development includes in-country staff support throughout the entirety of the program. A member of our team lives close by and will be there to arrange and liaise your internship, oversee program safety, facilitate educational sessions, organize social and reflective developmental activities and provide individuals with ongoing personal support.
Insight’s Semester abroad programs includes an advanced for-credit academic component delivered by experienced professors. While abroad, you will learn about location-relevant subjects from a new perspective with the added benefit of a small class size. Upon completion of the semester, your official transcripts will be delivered directly to your home university in order to confirm your credits. All of this is included in your total program cost. All students who have completed the program have successfully earned two courses worth of transfer credit upon returning home.
Finding an internship placement that is right for you, one that allows you to develop transferable skills and learn about social and global issues relevant to your interests, is a key focus for us. Through a collaborative and personalized process we will work with you to pair you with a suitable internship partner to ensure your time spent abroad is not only enjoyable but eye-opening as well. Upon completion of your internship, you will be equipped with in-demand skills and experiences employers today are looking for.
We want you to feel comfortable, safe and excited as soon as you arrive in-country to begin your Semester Abroad with Insight. You’ll be picked up from the airport and taken directly to your new home by one of our trusted drivers where you will then be greeted by our in-country staff. We’ll help you settle in and get you all set up for the remainder of your program while also running a number of fun activities to introduce you to the city and your fellow cohort members.
Participants will be provided with safe and secure accommodations in cohort only housing during their entire stay. You will have access to a full kitchen, laundry, cleaning services and included utilities. Housing is centrally located in each of our locations to ensure that students are close to their internships and can easily access markets, restaurants, gyms and more!
$5,500 USD (includes tuition and all program fees)
2 courses (6-8 transfer credits)
Included (coordinated by Insight program team)
Not included, fully equipped kitchen provided
Students registering for Insight semester abroad programs, for 2023 onwards, must purchase their own travel and medical insurance. Insurance must be valid during the duration of your stay in-country, and must be submitted to Insight ahead of time.
We are unable to provide advice as to what insurance policy would be most appropriate for you. We can, if requested, refer you to an insurance provider we have worked with and have found to provide good value and good protections.
Insight allows program participants to change their registration at their convenience.
If you’re uncertain about traveling at this time, you can defer your program with us, at absolutely no cost, to any future program.
If at your desired time of travel you have concerns about the specific location you are registered for, you can switch your program location to one of our other programs, again at absolutely no cost to you.
This level of flexibility provides additional comforts for our students, giving them the freedom and flexibility without any penalties to adjust their travel plans.
Should you wish to defer or change your program, please contact our team. If you are deferring or changing your program due to your scheduled programming having been cancelled, our team will need to know which program you are transferring into prior the originally scheduled date of departure.
We recognize that sometimes unforeseen circumstances arise and you may need to cancel your participation. While this is unfortunate, we certainly understand, and we will do all that we can to assist you in withdrawing your participation.
Should you wish to withdraw from your Insight program, rather than defer to a different or later program, please contact our office. Please note that you must cancel your participation prior to 10 days ahead of your scheduled departure. Should we not hear from you once the scheduled departure date has passed, we will be unable to process any refunds. If your scheduled program has been cancelled, we will contact you to inform you of your options. You will need to confirm with our team whether you are deferring, changing locations, or cancelling altogether prior to the scheduled departure.
We take students out of the classroom and challenge them to learn about how the world really works in different places, delivering truly unique study abroad and student travel opportunities.