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CUAbroad: Horizons beyond the
Classroom Odyssey Day, April 13, 2012
Presented by Ella A. Sweigert
Director of Education Abroad (CUAbroad)
The Center for Global EducationThe Catholic University of America
What is CUAbroad ?
The education abroad office of the Center for Global Education (CGE) at the Catholic University of AmericaWe support CGE’s efforts to advance the international character of the University Develop, support and promote, and support a wide range of education abroad options for the CUA community
What does CUAbroad do?
Develop and administer education abroad programs
Coordinate efforts with CUA academic and administrative units and institutions in the US and abroad
Serve our students, faculty and the CUA community
Services We Provide
Educational abroad advising (group, individual, and walk-in)
Education Abroad 101: Getting Started (informational sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed)
Evaluate overseas courses for CUA equivalencies
Pre-departure (general and program-specific)
Re-entry workshopsLife After Study Abroad Conference Global Student Ambassadors Ask a Student web profiles
Additional Services
International resource library and travel
information
Visa application assistance
International Student and Teacher Identity
Cards (ISIC & ITIC)
International health & emergency evacuation
Insurance (FrontierMEDEX)
Foreign transcript evaluation upon return
And much more…
Why Study or Intern Abroad?
Academic credit toward degree
Learn or perfect foreign language skills
Gain experience in a career field
(internships)
Strengthen the resume
Travel and meet new people
Gain intercultural skills & competence
Broaden one’s perspective
View US from a more global
perspective
CUA in Rome: Flagship Program
Fall or spring semesters No prior knowledge of Italian required Courses taught in English & ItalianLiberal Arts or Italian Immersion tracks Full-time on-site CUA resident director & residence staffStudent residence or host family (for advanced language students)Facilities: library, computer lab, lounge Excursions to Tuscany and the Bay of Naples, buffalo mozzarella farm, etc.
CUA Oxford Program – Flagship Program
Fall or spring semesters & summer3.5 G.P.A. for U Grads, 3.8 for Grads)
A wide range of subjectsTake 3 tutorials for 15 undergrad credits
(9 for graduates)
Lots of reading, researching and writing when not meeting with tutors
Affiliation with Oxford college Oxford student housing (single rooms, shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom)Extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.
International Internships
Gain practical experience Earn course credits Enhance the resume and career
prospectsLOCATIONS:
BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven UK: London, EnglandIRELAND: DublinAdditional options to teach, work and volunteer abroad
Semester Abroad: An Overview
Open to all majors
Programs on five continents
Non-traditional destinations
15-16 credits (9 for graduate students)
Instruction in English, host country’s
language or both
Wide range of subjects taught
Fulfill requirements in major, minor,
distribution, electives
Short-term Programs
CUA faculty-led programsDirect-enrollment programs Spring break or summer One to six weeks in length1, 3, 6 or 9 creditsHost families or student housingOpen to undergraduates & graduatesMust have 2.5 min. G.P.A.Austria, Belize, Italy, etc. Perfect for any major
Non-CUA Program Options
Not affiliated with CUA (but are accredited)
Offered by other institutions & organizations
CUAbroad reviews and grants approvals
Application & course approval process is similar
CUA grants and scholarships do not apply
Must take courses for graded credit
C- or better must be earned for credit to transfer
Receive transfer credit
Financing Education AbroadStudying Abroad is quite affordable!
CUA PROGRAMS & AFFILIATED PROGRAMSCUA students pay tuition plus a program fee (generally $5,000)Includes instruction, housing, pre-departure and on-site orientation, excursions, and meals (if offered) Also includes international health & emergency evacuation insuranceVisa, round-trip airfare and personal expenses not included No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged while abroadCost breakdown sheets provided (shared with Financial Aid)CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are ALL available for affiliated programsAutumn Advantage Scholarship ($1,000 off program fee)Oxford & Rome scholarshipsIES, Fordham, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and other scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Semester Programs Completed 45 credits at college levelFull-time student seeking a degree-seeking Min. G.P.A.: 2.8 (Most programs: 3.0, Oxford Honors program is 3.5)
Summer ProgramsSpring break of freshmen year or anytime after thatMin. G.P.A.: 2.5 and above
Getting Started: It is Never too Early
Visit the CUAbroad office & web site Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info SessionResearch program options, check out coursesTalk with former participantsDiscuss plans with faculty advisor and parents!Get approval for proposed coursesApply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1)HOW TO APPLY: Online Application, Statement of Purpose, Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, Course Approval, Resume (for internships), Copy of Passport, Photos, etc.
Rome & Capri Summer Program
British Parliamentary Internship
CUA Rome Program
Irish Parliamentary Internship
Louis PhillipsClass of 2013
• All credits taken abroad applied to Politics major and Italian Studies minor
“It was important to submerge myself in the culture… I missed my friends at CUA, but traveling is part of who I am, and it’s my passion. I couldn’t give it up. These experiences can change your perspective on life and what it means to live.”
CUAbroad Staff
Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor
111 McMahon HallPhone: (202) 319-6010
Web: http://cuabroad.cua.edu Email: [email protected]
Contact CUAbroad
LOCATION: 111 McMahon HallTel: 202-319-6010Fax: 202-319-6673WEB: http://cuabroad.cua.edu EMAIL: [email protected]
Skype: CUABROADLike us on Facebook:
facebook.com/cuabroadFollow us on Twitter: @catholicabroad