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Study Abroad 101:
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
International Programs
WWW.SCU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity
STUDY ABROAD
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Study Abroad 101:
Planning
a Successful
Abroad Experience
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ClaraStudy
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Planning a Successful International Experience
International Programs
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Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity
WELCOME:
Study
Abroad 101:
Dr. Terry
E. Shoup
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Interim Executive
Director of International
Programs
International Programs
WWW.SCU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
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AGENDA
•Who are we and how can we
help in your decisions
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regarding
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a Successful Study Abroad Experience
•WhyPlanning
study abroad?
•How to do it and what does it
cost?
•A discussion with some of our
students
•Q & A
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STAFF
Office: 755 Franklin Street
Hours: By Appointment
Phone: 554-6940
Profiles: visit our website
Study Abroad 101:
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Dr. TERRY
SHOUP
Executive
Director
Fr. PAUL
SOUKUP, SJ
Associate
Director
BARBARA
COLYAR
Director of Study
Abroad
VIDALINO
RAATIOR
Assistant
Director, Study
Abroad
LORI JOHNSON
Business
Manager
International Programs
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PEER ADVISORS
Visit or call the office 554-6940 to talk with them
Sarah Allbritten
'11
Laura Flanagan
'11
Laura O'Brien
'11
London
Florence
Freiburg,
Germany
Claire Smith '11
Lille, France
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INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS
Profiles & contact information available on our website
Study Abroad 101:
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Why Study Abroad?
Study abroad…
• Expands your worldview in
the Jesuit tradition of
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solidarity.
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• Allows
you atoSuccessful
get to know
another culture first-hand.
• Allows you to have academic
experiences that would not be
possible on our California
campus.
Why Study Abroad?
Study abroad…
• Helps you to learn about yourself
and to understand better your
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perceptions
beliefs and values.
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• Is Planning
an optimal
way to learn
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language.
• Provides an opportunity to travel.
• Enhances employment
opportunities after graduation.
Why Study Abroad?
Please remember that
study abroad:
• is a privilege afforded to less than 4% of
undergraduates in the U.S.
Study Abroad 101:
• is an
educational
opportunityStudy
that carries
Planning
a Successful
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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 lifetransforming.
Experience
Why Study Abroad?
Please remember:
• Space in programs is limited.
• Resources must be used in an
optimum way.
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• You
can increase
your success
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Planning
a Successful
Study
admissions process by being flexible.
(i.e. make multiple choices, be willing
to engage in other quarters, etc.)
Experience
Useful Information
How do we set priorities
for admission into study
abroad?
Study
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Program Cost
Planning 10%
a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Mission
Relevance
20%
Academic
Relevance
20%
Academic
(GPA)
40%
Units
Completed
10%
Must Know
HOW TO DO IT
AND WHAT DOES
IT COST?
Study Abroad 101:
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
•Mrs. Barbara Colyar,
Director of Study Abroad
MUST know
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
•Must not be on disciplinary probation
Study
Abroad
101:
•Must officially declare a major
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
•Must have 88 units by the start of the program
•Must have no holds on ecampus account
•Must meet minimum GPA requirements
Must Know
DEADLINES
ONLINE PETITIONS DUE BY
Early December 2011
Study Abroad 101:
For ALL programs & terms
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
APPLICATION PACKETS DUE BY
•1st WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2012
For Affiliated Programs
•1st WEEK OF MARCH 2012
For SCU-Operated & Exchange Programs
Useful Information
Types of Study Abroad
Options
DIRECT EXCHANGES
Study Abroad 101:
SCU-OPERATED
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
AFFILIATES
Useful Information
PROGRAM OPTIONS
• Search Program Options on our website
www.scu.edu/studyabroad
Study Abroad 101:
• 106 locations in 50 countries
• Choose
wisely
Planning
a
Successful Study Abroad Experience
• Rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices
• Choices should be based on your academic plans
Useful Information
STUDY ABROAD FEES
• TUITION
same as on-campus students (e.g. 2009-2010 fees)
Study Abroad 101:
HOUSING & PROGRAM FEES
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
vary based on 4-tier system: (e.g. 2010-2011 fees)
SCU-OPERATED
Tuition +
Mid $ on-campus
Housing paid to
SCU
EXCHANGES
SCU Tuition
Housing – paid in
country
AFFILIATES
Tier 1 - $0
Tier 2 - $2,000
Tier 3 - $4,000
Tier 4 - $6,000
100% of financial aid applies to study abroad fees during the
academic year.
Useful Information
1st PRIORITY OPTIONS
DIRECT EXCHANGES
AUSTRALIA – Australian Catholic Univ.
CANADA – Simon Fraser Univ.
CHILE – Universidad Alberto Hurtado
FRANCE – Universite Catholique de Lille
ITALY – Universita degli de Firenze
JAPAN – Sophia Univ., Sacred Heart Univ.
MEXICO – Instituto
Tecnologico…(ITESM), Univerisdad
Iberoamericana Puebla
PHILIPPINES – Ateneo de Manila Univ.
SPAIN – Universidad de Deusto
SWEDEN – Lund University
Study Abroad 101:
SCU-OPERATED
SCU Barcelona
SCU Burkina Faso
SCU Casa de la
Solidaridad
SCU London
SCU Rome
SCU Sydney Internship
SCU Costa Rica
(Summer)
SCU Germany
(Summer)
Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Useful Information
2nd PRIORITY OPTIONS
AFFILIATED PROVIDERS
•ARCADIA – Arcadia University
Study Abroad 101:
•BU – Boston University
•CIEE – Council for International Educational Exchanges
Planning
a
Successful
Study
Abroad
Experience
•DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad
•IES – Institute for International Education Students
•LOYOLA – The Rome Center | The Beijing Center
•OTS – Organization for Tropical Studies
•SFS – School for Field Studies
•SYRACUSE – Syracuse University
4-Step Process
STOP
GO
APPROVAL
by SCU
ACCEPTANCE
by Provider
RESEARCH
PETITION
APPLY
1.
Study Abroad 101
2.
Search Program
Options
Submit online
Petition to Study
Abroad Form
•Attend Mandatory
Pre-Departure
Orientation –
Spring Quarter
3.
Study Abroad
Week events (Info
Sessions, Benson
tabling, forums)
•Submit programspecific application
materials to Study
Abroad Office by
deadline weeks
1st Week of
February: All
Affiliate Programs
Departure
Checklist
4.
Study Abroad 101:
PREPARE
Planning Opens:
a Successful
Study Abroad Experience
Mid
November
•Complete Pre-
Talk to Others
(Peer Advisors,
Faculty Advisor,
Program Reps,)
5.
Declare a Major
6.
Talk with Parents
7.
Rank 1st,2nd, 3rd
choices
2011
Last Day:
Early December
2011
1st Week of March:
All SCU-Operated
& Exchange
Programs
•Notify
[email protected]
u with any change
of status
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Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
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Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
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Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
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