Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience


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STUDY ABROAD 101: Planning a Successful International Experience

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AGENDA•Goals for Study Abroad

•Choosing a Program

•Getting Started

•How to Apply

•Whom to Contact

•Q & A

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GOALS FOR STUDY ABROAD

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GOALS FOR STUDY ABROAD• Expands your worldview in the Jesuit tradition of

solidarity.

• Allows you to engage with another culture.

• Enables you to have academic experiences that would not be possible on our California campus.


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GOALS FOR STUDY ABROAD• Help you to learn about yourself and to understand

better your perceptions of beliefs and values.

• Optimal way to learn a language.

• Enhances employment opportunities after graduation.


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REMEMBER that study abroad…• is a privilege afforded to a small percentage of

undergraduates in the U.S.

• is an educational opportunity that carries with it significant responsibilities as you represent yourself, your campus, and your country.

• is an academic experience that requires preparatory planning and post experience reflection if it is to be most meaningful.

• is an adventure that can be life-transforming.

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad ExperienceCHOOSING A PROGRAM

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM

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What are your goals for studying abroad?

What program model will best help you meet your goals? Direct Enrollment Island Programs Hybrid Programs Washington Semester Program

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Direct Enrollment Programs• Integrated university studies alongside host country

students• Taught by host country faculty• Participate in all aspects of university life abroad• Broad curriculum available• Language proficiency required • Little opportunity for formal reflection on the cross-cultural

experience• Housing varies: homestay, residence hall or apartments


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Island Programs• Set curriculum of courses for program participants only• Program may be anchored by an academic theme • Courses taught by host country nationals or on-site

staff/faculty, usually in a US academic style• Courses usually taught in English in non-English speaking

countries• Continued language study while abroad• Less integrated than direct enrollment programs• Greater opportunity for formal reflection• Opportunities for independent study projects exist• Housing varies: homestay, residence hall or apartments


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Hybrid Programs• Contain characteristics of both Direct Enrollment and

Island program models• Students may select a mix of integrated university

courses and non-integrated courses taught for students on the program

• Language proficiency required• American-style academic support usually available• Housing varies: homestay, residence hall or apartments


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Washington Semester Program• Domestic program at American University in the nation’s

capital• Diversity of courses in American politics, public law,

international business, peace & conflict resolutions, religion

• Combines coursework with hands-on internship in Washington DC

• Some tracks offer short-term overseas experience• American-style academic support• Housing: apartments


GETTING STARTED

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POLICIES & PROCEDURESUnderstand ALL study abroad policies & procedures found on our website

www.scu.edu/studyabroad


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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:•2.75 GPA minimum - summer programs may differ

•Declare your major with Registrar’s Office

•Complete 88 units by the start of the program

•Clear financial holds on your ecampus account

•No disciplinary probation


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STUDY ABROAD COST• eCAMPUS will be charged…

• SCU Tuition

• Study Abroad Housing & Program Fees

• Fees on a 4-tier system

• OTHER EXPENSES: Students are responsible for housing upgrades, course fees, travel expenses, textbooks, and other incidental costs.

Summer: Students are responsible for all fees in summer affiliate programs


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FINANCIAL AIDStudents may use their University aids for Fall, Winter, Spring programs

• Meet with Financial Aid Office to discuss aid disbursement options

• Students are encouraged to apply for other external grants.

• Summer students should discuss options with financial aid.


HOW TO APPLY

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STEP 1: GOALSPrepare by writing down your answers to the following...

1. What are my goals for studying abroad?

2. How do these goals support my academic, career, personal, and vocational plans?

3. What program model will help me meet my goals?

4. What are my top TWO choices for program locations?

5. List at least FIVE courses abroad (offered by these two program options) that meet your academic goals.


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STEP 2: PETITIONFill out online petition form on our website www.scu.edu/studyabroad by these deadlines

•For Summer & Fall 2012 Abroad :

• Start: December 28, 2011 (or after all Fall grades are posted on your ecampus)

• Close: January 13, 2012 (NEW Extended Deadline)

•Winter & Spring 2013:

• Opens: TBD


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STEP 3: ACCEPTANCE

Accepted students will be notified by the Office of International Programs by:

• January 31, 2012 for Summer & Fall 2012 programs

•TBD for Winter & Spring 2013 programs.


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STEP 4: CONFIRMAccepted students must sign and submit the following required forms to the Office of International Programs no later than February 10, 2012. Failure to complete these forms will result in forfeiture:

• Signed Acceptance Letter

• Student Agreement Contract

Once confirmed, students will be liable for any unrecoverable expenses.


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STEP 5: APPLY

Accepted & Confirmed students MUST

•Submit ALL required program-specific applications directly to the program provider.

•Meet all program-specific deadlines.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation on Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Locatelli Center


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NOTE: UPDATES

•Petition date moved to later date

•Required Signed Acceptance Letter

•Students are liable for unrecoverable expenses if they withdraw after confirming their participation.

•Once confirmed, students are responsible for submitting all required application documents (transcripts, letters of recommendations) directly to the providers.


WHOM TO CONTACT?

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Location: 755 Franklin StreetHours: 9:00 – 5:00 PM Phone: 408-551-3019Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scu.edu/studyabroad/

VIDALINO RAATIORAssistant Director,

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BARBARA COLYARDirector of Study Abroad

LORI JOHNSONBusiness Manager

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YOUR CONTACTS: Staff


YOUR CONTACTS: Peer Advisors

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Location: 755 Franklin StreetHours: 9:00 – 5:00 PM Phone: 408-551-3019Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scu.edu/studyabroad/

JULIE GAMEZ Peer Advisor

KARA COUGHLIN Peer Advisor

KRISTYN HEATH Peer Advisor

CHRISTINE RUDY Peer Advisor

JENNA TUCKER Peer Advisor


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YOUR CONTACTS: International Ambassadors

Visit our website or Qrit for their profiles, advise, and email:www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors/profile.cfm

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Q & A

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Reminder:

Study Abroad Week October 17-21, 2011 QR for Study

Abroad Week Events

Study Abroad Week

October 17 - 21, 2011

SAVE THE DATES

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation

Saturday, April 21, 2012

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience