Transcript Study Abroad 101

CUAbroad:
Horizons beyond the Classroom
Presented by Grace Schneider
Education Abroad Advisor
The Center for Global Education
The Catholic University of America
What does CUAbroad do?
Assist students in selecting, applying
for, and receiving credit for
education abroad programs
Develop and administer education
abroad programs
Coordinate efforts with CUA
academic and administrative units
and institutions in the US and abroad
CUA Education Abroad Statistics
Over the past year…
CUA sent 270 students to study overseas. This is
28% more than the previous year!
Attendance on faculty-led programs has increased
by 211%.
The number of students choosing a non-traditional
destination has increased by 400%.
Over twice as many students studied abroad in the
fall than in the spring (Fall scholarships now
available…).
Services We Provide
Educational abroad advising
(group, individual, and walk-in)
Education Abroad 101: Getting Started
(informational sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed)
Pre-departure (general and program-specific)
Visa application assistance
Health & emergency evacuation insurance
ISIC Cards
Life After Study Abroad Conference
Global Student Ambassadors
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
Who Is Eligible?
Semester Programs:
Completed 45 credits
Spring of sophomore year – Fall of senior year
Completed English 101
Completed language requirement (or will
complete it will abroad)
2.8 Minimum GPA
Good disciplinary standing
Summer & Spring Break Programs:
After freshman year
2.5 Minimum GPA
Good disciplinary standing
Programs Overview
Summer, semester, year, & spring break programs
Programs on six continents
Non-traditional destinations
Receive academic credit
Fulfill requirements in major, minor, distribution,
electives
Instruction in English, host language, or both
Wide range of subjects taught
May go multiple times
Apply at the start of the semester prior
CUA & CUA-Affiliated Programs
All programs on the CUAbroad website
Cost: CUA tuition plus program fee
All financial aid (except work-study) will transfer
Receive transfer credit (except for CUA in Rome &
London Internship programs)
Apply through CUAbroad
CUA in Rome: Flagship Program
Fall or Spring semesters
No prior knowledge of Italian required
Courses taught in English
Class excursions
Liberal Arts Track & Immersion Track
Full-time on-site CUA resident director &
residence staff
Host family or student residence
Facilities: library, computer lab, lounge
Trips to Tuscany and the Bay of Naples,
buffalo mozzarella farm, etc.
CUA Oxford Program – Flagship Program
Fall, Spring, & Summer
3.5 G.P.A. for U Grads, 3.8 for Grads)
Take 3 tutorials for 15 undergrad credits
(9 for graduates)
A wide range of liberal arts subjects
Self-driven coursework
Intensive reading, researching and writing
Affiliation with Oxford college
Oxford student housing (single rooms,
shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom)
Extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.
International Internships
 Gain practical experience
 Make international connections
 Enhance the resume and career
prospects
LOCATIONS:
BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven
UK: London, England
IRELAND: Dublin
Additional options to teach, work
and volunteer abroad
Short-term Programs
2011-2012
Community Health in Belize, Nursing
Visions of Italy, Library Science
Vienna: A Walk Through History, German
2012-2013 (prospective)
Theatre in Dublin
Business in Rome
Nursing abroad
Programs by Discipline
 Engineering: Hong Kong Polytechnic University
 Nursing: Australian Catholic University
 Music: London Dramatic Academy, IES Vienna
 Architecture: Barcelona, Paris, Rome
 Politics: Parliamentary Internships in UK, Ireland, Belgium
Many, many others…
New Programs
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
San Jose, Costa Rica
Vienna, Austria
Freiburg, Germany
Scotland, UK
Soon to Come: More programs in Middle East,
Africa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,
North America and Asia
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
Pay administrative fee to CUA, all other costs
directly to the program provider
CUA grants and scholarships do not apply
Must take courses for graded credit
Receive transfer credit
Financing Education Abroad
Studying Abroad is quite affordable!
CUA PROGRAMS & AFFILIATED PROGRAMS
CUA students pay tuition plus a program fee (generally $5,000)
Includes tuition, housing, pre-departure and on-site orientation,
insurance, excursions, and some meals (if offered)
Visa, round-trip airfare, and personal expenses not included
No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged while abroad
Cost breakdown sheets provided (share with Financial Aid)
CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are ALL available
for affiliated programs
Autumn Advantage Scholarship ($1,000 off program fee)
Fall into Rome Scholarship ($2,500 off program fee)
IES, Fordham, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and other scholarships
Getting Started: It is Never too Early
Visit the CUAbroad office & web site
Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info Session
Research program options, check out courses
Visit student blogs and the Ask a Student page
Discuss plans with faculty advisor and parents
Education, Music, & Hard Science majors plan early!
Get approval for proposed courses
Apply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1)
HOW TO APPLY: Online Application, Transcript,
Letter of Recommendation, Course Approval,
Resume (for internships), Copy of Passport, etc.
http://cuabroad.cua.edu/application/index.cfm
CUAbroad Staff
Tanith Fowler Corsi, Assistant Vice President, CGE
Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor
111 McMahon Hall
Phone: (202) 319-6010
Web: http://cuabroad.cua.edu
Email: [email protected]
Contact CUAbroad
LOCATION: 111 McMahon Hall
Tel: 202-319-6010
Fax: 202-319-6673
WEB: http://cuabroad.cua.edu
EMAIL: [email protected]
Skype: CUABROAD
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