Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions:
Accommodations:
Lodging will be in student campus housing in the City of Columbia for the majority of the time, in host homes on the Grand Strand for a few nights, and in a hotel in Greenville for a few nights. Participants are welcome to make their own lodging arrangements, if preferred.
- Double occupancy: $350 per week (7 nights)
- Single occupancy (single bath NOT included): $525 per week (7 nights)
Meals:
Meal availability depends on the city. Please see the breakdown below:
- Columbia: A meal plan is available for $35 per day. This includes 3 meals each day provided by Columbia International University (CIU). Participants who opt for the meal plan must pay for the entire service. The meal plan cannot be modified.
- Greenville: Participants responsible for all meals
- Coast: Participants responsible for all meals
Ground Transportation:
Transportation during VIMA SC is included for those that add lodging to their program package, but participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport.
We encourage you to connect with other participants to make arrangements for shared rides during the program. Varna International will facilitate contact between participants to aid in your communication.