How do we get our per diem again?

Prague, Czech Republic -- As we get closer to the start of SPICE 2018, a few students were curious about the details of their weekly per diem that is bundled into their SPICE summer fees. So, details are below, in the form of a "pay schedule" of sorts.

Broadly, the per diem disbursements will follow the same schedule that we'll be using for the International Culture and Communication course (detailed in another blog post, here). To clarify however, we'll distribute per diem funds on the following dates:

  • 12 June (although this distribution might take place on arrival at Frankfurt)
  • 18 June
  • 25 June
  • 2 July
  • 9 July
  • 16 July
  • 23 July
  • 30 July
We will do these disbursements at the conclusion of our International Culture and Communication course, and all students will be asked to sign for any cash they receive. Note that this signature is a requirement for receiving per diem (per WVU policy), and also note that the only time that I will disburse per diem cash is during these scheduled class times. That means that if a student misses a scheduled COM416 meeting, they not only risk failing the course itself but they also might forfeit their opportunity to secure per diem funds (as I am limited in how much money I can withdraw and safely carry around). 


Finally, note that I was able to work the budget a bit to get you a bit more of a per diem for the program, such that you'll receive 150 euros per week (an increase from the original plan of 108 euros). Not too bad! Even better? The exchange rates aren't so bad right now:



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