UWSP International Programs Summer Departure Workshop
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Art & Design BRITAIN Music EUROPE Health & Culture
AUSTRIA Art & Design JAPAN Theatre LONDON Health Promotion
CHINA Culinary Journalism GREECE Hessen GERMANY Business Internship
CHINA Teaching English in JAPAN College of Natural Resources KENYA
GROUP SEATING FOR UWSP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS SUMMER PROGRAM
DEPARTURE WORKSHOP Friday, March 11 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 101CCC
AUDIENCE LEFT AUDIENCE CENTER AUDIENCE RIGHT BACK OF 101CCC
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Todays Agenda: Safety, Conduct and Group Responsibilities
Financial: Aid, Payments and Forms What to Pack and How to Budget
Group Time
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Personal Health Required Health and Safety Information Form
Prescription Medication Physical Condition
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Personal Safety Be Aware of Your Environment: Watch your stuff
and watch for the group! Watch the time. Always venture with others
(not alone).
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Respect and tolerate cultural differences!
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Safety Abroad for the Group *The U.S. State Department decides
if we stay or go: Travel Warning www.state.gov www.cdc.gov
In-country Contacts Network of Study Abroad Programs Insurance
Company Resources *NOTE: I.P. covers cost to move a group to
safety, if in danger. If you decide personally to leave the group,
you bear all costs and responsibility--and you are still
accountable for all of your program costs.
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BIGGEST PROBLEMS? Alcohol - Related
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UWSP International Programs has the right to withdraw a student
from an overseas program due to student conduct that adversely
affects the group experience or negatively impacts the universitys
relationship with our international partners such as hostels or
hotels, tour guides, museums or universities. Enrolled as a UWSP
student, you are under UWSP conduct rules.
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Academics Come First! 1. This is an academic program. I am
responsible for attendance at all lectures and scheduled
trips....
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Take part in discussions. Give all instructors and interpreters
their due respect. Act in a professional manner when with a group
or in any situation that might reflect upon the group or the
university.
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Tours are part of class.
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Strive to be cognizant of group needs, respect them, and work
together so as to meet those needs with a minimum of discomfort for
anyone.
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Classes take advantage of the sites Not all of our classrooms
are classrooms!
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Be on time! Group travel depends on it.
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Cooperate with and be willing to assist the group leaders. Pay
attention to announcements Recognize that everyone has needs for
help and support.
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BE ADAPTABLE BE FLEXIBLE
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BE OPEN TO DIFFERENCES
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HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!
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Financial: Aid, Payments and Forms
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Program Costs & Payments Your final program cost is
calculated and announced approx. 4-6 weeks before departure. At
that time, we finalize group costs and participant numbers with
overseas institutions and travel agents, receive final invoices,
and lock in exchange rates with our final payments. Payment
Schedule was included in your Acceptance Letter
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FINANCIAL AID Renew your 2011-12 FAFSA no later than April 15
DONT DELAY! Revise your award to include your additional study
abroad educational expenses with the UWSP Financial Aid Office
Check your current 2010-2011 financial aid award for possible
funding due to change in class standing in Decemberor if you
initially declined your direct loan award. Common types of student
loans after Perkins is Direct, Parent PLUS or Alternative/Private
Student Loan Complete loan instructions can be found at
www.uwsp.edu/finance/loans.shtm (or call 346-4771).
www.uwsp.edu/finance/loans.shtm
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SAMPLE Financial Aid Award Aid ProgramSummerFallSpring Pell
Grant$500 (3 crs) $1000 (6 crs) $2000$1500 3 crs $1000 6 crs Sub
Fed Direct Loan$1833 $1834 ($5500 total) Unsubsidized Direct
Loan$666 $668 ($2000) Wis Higher Ed Grant$0$563$562 Other Loan
(alternative/private student loan) $300000
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STUDENT LOANS Perkins Awarded on a need basis Direct
(subsidized/unsubsidized) Increased maximum awards for juniors and
seniors is now $7500 for the academic year Interest rate is fixed
5.6% sub- sidized; 6.8% unsubsidized Parent Plus Direct If your
parent is interested in borrowing in order to assist paying for
your study abroad Current interest rate is 7.9% plus a 4%
processing fee Alternative Private Student Loan Repayment not
expected until you are out of school ONLY lending institutions
offering the alternative/private student loan program: UWSP Credit
Union, Wells Fargo, Chase, Citi, US Bank, Discover Please make sure
to compare interest rates, processing fees, early drop off of
co-signor with successful repayments, etc. carefully Interest rate
is variable Complete instructions on UWSP Financial Aid
website!
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RESIDENCY Tuition surcharge for non-residents is $250 (3 crs) -
$1,000 (12 crs) instead of approx. $1,000 - $3,500 for on-campus
students Minnesota resident surcharge around $60-$200 with approved
Minnesota reciprocity
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FINAL TIDBITS Look at your current award on MyPoint, then
Finances, Financial Aid Award & Status Unusual Circumstance
Form (loss of income) www.uwsp.edu/finance under Special Topics;
May possibly be eligible for grants www.uwsp.edu/finance
Independent students (24 yrs. +) are eligible for an additional
$5000 in unsubsidized Direct loan. If parent is denied a PLUS
Direct, student is then eligible for up to $5000 in an unsubsidized
Direct loan. Individual advisingplease bring in your award.