Transcript Study Abroad through WSU

International Programs & Exchanges
https://studyabroad.wwu.edu/
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Congrats! This is the first step in
exploring the world of
opportunities!
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After this session you will be able to
begin your program search.
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Schedule a One-on-One advising
appointment with one of our
advisors.
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Advising is by Program Type
New Zealand
When can I Study Abroad?
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You can study abroad during your
sophomore, junior or senior year
How long can I Study Abroad?
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You can study abroad for a quarter,
semester, academic year, summer or
academic break
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Students can go abroad more than once!
How does Study Abroad work with Enrollment?
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You maintain your enrollment at WWU and
earn credit towards your WWU transcript
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You can apply courses towards your major,
your minor, or as elective credit
Can I use Financial Aid?
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Yes, financial aid applies to program costs
Study Abroad Programs
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Traditional Study Abroad
Programs
Global Learning Programs
Exchanges
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Direct or Reciprocal Exchanges
International Student Exchange
Program (ISEP)
International Internships
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Educators Abroad
Independent Study Abroad
China
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Programs that offers educational
experiences for students abroad
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Offer any level of foreign language
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Instead of WWU tuition, students
pay a program fee to the program
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Courses can be offered in English
and/or host country language
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Varied housing options
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Service Learning & Internships are
often available
Italy
Greece
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WWU faculty design & teach programs
abroad.
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Take WWU courses from a WWU
faculty member with WWU classmates.
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Faculty members share his/her special
expertise “on location” with small
groups of students.
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Spring break, summer, and quarterlong options.
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Students pay WWU tuition + program
fees covering on-site costs.
Kenya
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Agreements between WWU and
institutions abroad to exchange students
Two Types:
Direct – pay WWU tuition then Room/Board
at host institution
ISEP- Pay WWU Tuition, mandatory fees,
WWU Room & Board
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Great immersion experiences
Affordable
Attend big universities & language schools
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Require:
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Independence
In most cases, higher language ability
Available for Quarter, Semester, & Year
(Not Summer)
Russia
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Gain on-the job experience and
professional skills working for a
company, agency, organization,
NGO or government office
Part-time and full-time
internships for credit.
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Integrate academic credit with
on-the-job experience
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May require resume, letters of
recommendation & interviews
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Educators Abroad program
allows students to complete their
student teaching requirements
abroad
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Quarter, Semester, Academic
Year, & Summer Internships
available
New Zealand
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Study courses abroad in areas that
are not readily available in the
curriculum at WWU
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Customized programs
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Faculty members sponsor and
monitor these projects
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Negotiate credit within your WWU
department
New Zealand
Ethiopia
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2.5 Cumulative GPA
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Good Academic Standing
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Sophomore status prior to
departure
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Full time enrollment at WWU for at
least one quarter prior to departure
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*Requirements may vary for each
program
Chile
Italy
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What you want out of the
experience ?
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Make a list of priorities
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Speak with your Academic or
Faculty Advisor
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Use the IPE Website to search for
program options
https://studyabroad.wwu.edu/
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Meet with a study abroad advisor
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An Exchange might be a good fit if
you are:
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A Study Abroad Program might be
a good fit if you are:
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Seeking an immersion experience
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Seeking onsite support
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Interested in taking courses with
international/local students
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Course offerings in English and/or a
host language
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Independent
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Seeking Internships & Excursions
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Visa Assistance
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A Global Learning Program
might be a good fit if you are:
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An Internship Program might be
a good fit if you are:
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Taking courses with fellow WWU
students
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Seeking professional development and
service learning opportunities abroad
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Learning from WWU professors
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Already have work experience
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Experiencing industry tours, and field
trips with faculty & other WWU
students
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Seeking international work experience
and references
Italy
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WWU Financial Aid (loans & grants) go with
you abroad.
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Complete your FAFSA!
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Must be enrolled full time abroad
CAN BE APPLIED (depending on program)
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Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) and
Veteran’s Affairs (Exchanges, Global
Learning Faculty-led, some applicable
programs)
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WWU Scholarships
DO NOT APPLY
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Tuition Waivers
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Work Study
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Western Grants
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(WUE) scholarship
Peru
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Most WWU scholarships can be used
for study abroad.
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Many study abroad programs have
scholarships.
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WWU Scholarships
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National awards (Gilman, FreemanAsia, Boren)- Visit the WWU
Fellowships Office in College Hall 07
for Assistance!
To reduce program costs, consider
factors such as:
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Program type
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Cost of living per country
Spain vs. South America
Eastern Europe vs. Western
Europe
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Round-trip airfare costs
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Scholarship opportunities!
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Non-traditional locations
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Non-traditional areas of study
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Critical Need Languages
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Heritage Seekers
Norway
Do you have a passport?
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Must be valid for 6 months after you
return.
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Visa requirements change, and have
long processing times- save your
personal travel for the end of your
experience!
FYI: You may need to appear in person for
visa appointment:
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Greece, Spain, France, China- San
Francisco
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Argentina- Los Angeles
Italy
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All courses count as WWU credit!
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Plan to get courses approved: fulfill
GURs and Honors courses, Major,
Minor & Elective requirements abroad.
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S/U grades appear on your transcript,
but are not factored into your overall
GPA.
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*Global Learning courses/grades will
affect your GPA as they are WWU
courses
Germany
Spain
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S/U grades: need a C- or better for
“satisfactory”
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Request transcripts be sent to the IPE
Office –Expect to wait 4-5 months for it
to appear on your WWU record.
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“International Studies” placeholders will
turn to S/U grades upon receipt &
review of your foreign transcript
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Seniors: If you go abroad your last term,
your diploma may be delayed.
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Egypt
Fill out 2 applications:
(except Global Learning Faculty-Led
programs)
1 –WWU International Programs &
Exchanges Application
2 –Program Provider or Host University
Application
WWU Application steps:
Complete application online through
WWU IPE website:
https://studyabroad.wwu.edu/
IPE Peer Advisors
For more information:
https://studyabroad.wwu.edu/