Centre for International Students & Study Abroad International Education @ UofC What? Where? How?

Centre for International Students & Study Abroad

International Education @ International Education @ UofCUofC

What? What? Where?Where?

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(CISSA):-Provides advising and support to

international students coming to the UofC and

-Promotes international experiences to Canadian students, both abroad

and on campus.


International StudentsInternational Students


How?How?


Intenational Students

University of Calgary has:- Fall 2007,1945 international students

registered,- From ~100 countries- Approx: 37% are undergrad (degree),

9% Exchange (UG), and 54% are Graduate, Post Degree or Open Studies

- 18% of Residence students are international and 55% in married housing.

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International Students

Top Sending Countries (2006 order):

China, Iran, USA, India, Germany/UK, Saudi Arabia, Mexico/Hong Kong (SAR), South Korea, Japan, Egypt, Yemen, France, Colombia, Russia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Nigeria,

Australia/Brunei/Sri Lanka/Vietnam


International Student Programs

What do we do?HandbookArrival Information and Airport

Pickup.International Student

Orientation.Housing assistanceInformation SheetsImmigration advisingFriendship ProgramsPersonal advising


International Students

Scholarships (new for Fall 2007).- 5 Entrance awards each year

valued at $20,000/year for 4 years.

- Athletics: 3 awards a year valued at $10,000/year for 4 years.

- Entrance awards: 20 awards of $5000 each.

- Continuing student awards of $5000.

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Study Abroad OptionsStudy Abroad Options


How?How?


Study Programs

To accomplish this we have a centalized office to administer Study Abroad and have expanded our grants programs program to students to over $300,000 in 2007/08.

In November 2006 President Weingarten made an announcement that by 2010, the UofC would like to have 30% of our graduating class with study abroad experience. www.ucalgary.ca/about

He also announced that we would have 1000 students go abroad in 2007.


In 2007, the UofC had 1000 students go abroad as part of their degree


Where in the World is YOUR Classroom?

U of C Options

• Individual Study Programs• CISSA Exchanges• Faculty-Specific Exchanges

• Group Study Programs• Short Term (1 - 6 weeks)• Semester programs

• Co-Op/Practicum/Internships• Independent Study/Research


Exchanges

Spend a summer, a semester or a year at one of over 75 universitiesin 30 countries and transfer creditto your U of C degree.

ArgentinaAustraliaChileChinaDenmarkEcuadorFranceGermany

Hong KongIrelandJapanKoreaMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorway

PeruSingaporeSouth AfricaSwedenTaiwanTurkeyUKUSA

Individual Study Programs


Program Costs:

Exchange students can expect to spend ~ $7,000-$9,000 persemester (includes tuition, books, accommodation, food, travel and personal spending)

The cost varies depending on the destination, the exchange rate, each students’ personal spending habits, etc.

Can I Afford to go Abroad?


Many Exchange Partner Universities offer a selection of courses or entire programs in English:

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Turkey the Netherlands, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and many more!

What about Language?

*Most Exchanges in Germany, France & Latin America have language requirements


Spend from one week to two semesters taking U of C courses abroad in a group setting.

• Antigua • Belize• Barbados• China• Cranbrook• Cuba • Czech Republic• Ghana• Greece•Ireland

India• Italy• Japan• Mexico• Spain• Thailand• Turkey• USA• Mediterranean Europe

Group Study Programs


Courses offered through each program have a specific academic and world-area focus. Selection is limited.

• Antigua - archaeology• Belize - primatology• Barbados – social work• China - language & culture• Cranbrook - geography• Cuba - anthropology & dance• Czech Republic - economics & poli sci• Europe - anthropology • Ghana - biology• Ghana - primatology• Greece - art & archaeology• Greece - math & history• Ireland – women’s studies• India - development studies

• Italy - language & culture• Italy - Greek & Roman studies• Japan - language & culture• Mexico - sociology• Mexico - biology, archaeology, anthro, Latin American studies• Mexico - geography• Spain - language & culture• Thailand - development studies• Turkey – greek & roman studies• USA - Music• USA - geology• Mediterranean - geography

Group Study Programs


Program Costs:

Group Study Programs range in price from $2100 - $10,000 depending on the length of the program, amount of travel involved, etc.



Most courses offered through the Group Study Programs are taught in English.

What about Language?

Some programs focus on intensive language learning.


• If the U of C doesn’t have a program where a student wants to go, they can make their own arrangements.

• Pay tuition & fees at host institution, NOT at U of C

• CISSA Resource Library

• Online resources (CISSA website, www.studyabroad.com, etc.)

Setting up your own program:


• Financial Support: Eligible students are still able to collect Student Loans and scholarships at the U of C

• International Studentships offer $400-$2000 travel grants to assist students going abroad.

• Other Scholarships are available through U of C departments, outside organizations, etc.



Working Abroad

U of C Programs:

• Co-operative Education

• Practicums: Social Work, Education, Nursing

• Internships: Engineering

• Internships:The Washington Centre, Smithsonian Institute, or post graduation (i.e. CIDA Internships)


Working Abroad

Non U of C Programs:

• Working Holidays & SWAP

• Teaching English Abroad (CISSA Brochure) www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA

• International Internships

Big Guide to Working & Living Overseas by JM Hachey is your best resource


Volunteering Abroad

University Organizations: Engineers Without Borders, AIESEC, etc.

Resources at the CISSA Volunteer Abroad Brochure

Resources online www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA

Overseas Options Days October 10 & 11, 2007International Week, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2008


Involvement on Campus

At CISSA:

• Language Bank• Global Friends• Kinesiology• International Week• Volunteering at CISSA

Student clubs: Over 20 ‘ethnic’ or ‘heritage’ clubsIssues clubs; Amnesty International, Development Studies Club, AIESEC, International Business Students Association, Engineers Without Borders


Study Abroad 101

• The 1st question to ask: Have you been to a Study Abroad information session?

• Session times:– Tuesdays @ 2– Wednesdays @ noon– Thursdays @ noon

• Sessions cover what programs are available, application processes, deadlines, and requirements, etc.


CISSA is a starting point

Resources, Advisors, Website

www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA [email protected]


Any Questions???Any Questions???

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Centre for International Students & Study Abroad International Education @ UofC What? Where? How?