Transcript Study Abroad 101

CUAbroad Global Engagement!
Presented by Ella A. Sweigert
Director of Education Abroad (CUAbroad)
The Center for Global Education
The Catholic University of America
What is CUAbroad?
Education abroad unit of the Center
for Global Education at the Catholic
University of America
Supports CGE’s efforts to advance
the international character of the
University by promoting,
supporting, and developing a wide
range of education abroad
opportunities for members of the
CUA community
CUAbroad & CGE Staff
Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
Madison Bolls, Global Program Manager
111 McMahon Hall
Phone: (202) 319-6010
Website: http://cuabroad.cua.edu
Email: [email protected]
The Role of CUAbroad
Develops and administers
education abroad opportunities
for CUA and non-CUA students
Coordinates efforts with CUA
academic and administrative
units and institutions in the US
and abroad
Serves the students and the CUA
community
Services Provided
Educational abroad advising
(group, individual, and walk-in)
Education Abroad 101 – Introductory group
informational sessions (Mon & Wed)
Evaluation of overseas grades and course
equivalencies (together with Transfer Coordinator)
Education abroad pre-departure sessions (general
and program-specific)
Services Provided (Cont’d.)
Visa application assistance
International resource library and travel information
International Student and Teacher Identity Cards
(ISIC & ITIC)
Emergency evacuation coverage
Foreign transcript evaluation upon return
Re-entry workshops and conference (Life After
Study Abroad)
And much more…
CUAbroad Strategic Goals 2008-2009
To support the university’s efforts to strengthen the
student experience, CUAbroad will:
Review and assess existing CUA education abroad
programs & initiate new programs
Develop guidelines and procedures for education
abroad program evaluation and proposal (including
health, safety and liability, emergency protocol, etc.)
Encourage faculty to get involved in leading
education abroad programs (short-term programs)
Why Study or Intern Abroad?
Earn college credit
Travel and meet new people
Learn or perfect foreign
language skills
Gain cross-cultural skills
Broaden your perspective
Gain experience in your field
(internships)
Strengthen your resume
Semester Abroad Overview
Earn up to 15 credits
Must have completed 45 credits
Full-time degree-seeking student at the time of
application
2.8 minimum G.P.A. and no disciplinary probation
(The Oxford Honors program requires 3.5 G.P.A.)
Language of instruction: English or host country’s
language
Wide range of subjects
Open to all majors
Semester and Academic Year Options
AUSTRALIA: Fremantle, Melbourne, Brisbane
BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven
UK: Essex, Leeds, London & Oxford
FRANCE: Paris, Nantes, Arles
GERMANY: Berlin, Eichstatt
GREECE: Athens
ITALY: Rome
POLAND: Poznan
SPAIN: Seville, Madrid and Valencia
CUA in Rome – FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Full-time on-site CUA resident director
Fall & Spring semesters
Use of CUA’s own facilities: library,
computer lab, student lounge
Excursions to Tuscany and the Bay of
Naples
No prior knowledge of Italian required
Courses are taught in English & Italian
Liberal Arts Track (live in dorm, 1
Italian course)
Immersion Track (host family, 2 Italian
courses)
CUA’s Oxford Honors Program
Fall and Spring Semesters (starting fall 2009)
3.5 G.P.A. for undergraduates (3.8 for graduates)
A wide range of subjects
Take 3 tutorials totaling 15 credits for undergrads
and 9 for graduates
Students will be reading, researching and writing
when not meeting with their tutors
Oxford college affiliation
Live in Oxford student housing (single
rooms, shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom)
International Internships
Gain professional experience in your field with an
internship abroad.
Earn course credits and add an international component
to your resume
LOCATIONS:
BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven
UK: London, England
IRELAND: Dublin
Additional options will be offered in the future
Short-term Programs
Led by CUA faculty
Offered during spring and summer
breaks
One to six weeks in length
For-credit options and spring
break trips
Stay with host families or in
student housing
Open to undergraduates &
graduates
Must have 2.5 min. G.P.A. to
obtain credit
Non-CUA Program Options
Not affiliated with CUA
Offered by other institutions & organizations
Research programs by accredited institutions
Have program approved by CUAbroad
Appointment with CUAbroad advisor, academic
advisor and Transfer Coordinator
Must have courses pre-approved
Consult with Financial Aid (CUA aid does not apply)
Complete CUAbroad & provider’s applications
Receive transfer credit (C or better, no grades)
What’s New & Exciting
Expanded program offerings to include all
continents
CUA scholarships & service learning options will be
available
Oxford Honors Program (OPUS) – new for fall ‘09
London Internship for all majors – new for spring ‘10
New program options in Argentina, Chile, China,
Ecuador, France, India, Japan, Morocco, New
Zealand and South Africa (with IES)
Financing Education Abroad
CUA students pay tuition plus a program fee ($5,000)
Program fee covers housing, excursions, and meals if
offered)
No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged
Visa, round-trip airfare and personal expenses not
included
Cost breakdown sheets provided and shared with
Financial Aid
CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are
ALL available for affiliated programs
Getting Started
Start planning early
Visit the Education Abroad Office
Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info Session
Discuss plans with faculty advisor
Research programs & talk with former participants
Apply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1)
TO APPLY: Online Application, Statement of
Purpose, Transcript, Letter(s) of Recommendation,
Resume (for internships), Course Approval, Proof of
Health Insurance, Copy of Passport, Photos
CUAbroad Contact Information
Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
[email protected]
Madison Bolls, Global Program Manager
[email protected]
111 McMahon Hall
Phone: (202) 319-6010
Website: http://cuabroad.cua.edu
Email: [email protected]