Transcript Name of Your Country - Santa Clara University

Pre-Departure
Orientation 2009
General Session
AGENDA
CHECK-IN
•Video – “Been There! Your Turn!”
•General Preparation
•Health & Safety Abroad
•Registration Procedures
•Ensuring Academic Credits
•Financial Responsibility
•Follow Up
Been There!
Your Turn!
International Ambassadors
General Preparation
Barbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad
•Know Your Host Country
•Research: What matters to them & why? politics,
pop culture, news, art, history, bias
•Talk to International Ambassadors
(www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors)
•Passport – no visa without it
•Consulates – Attitude adjustment; guest
•Special Services – Disclose for services
•Culture Shock – 2-week shock
•PATH - Prepare, Adapt, Time, Humor
www.scu.edu/studyabroad
Being Safe Abroad
Matthew Duncan, Associate Dean for Student Life
•Student Code of Conduct Abroad
-Infractions abroad = SCU
-Crimes dealt differently abroad
•Don’t be a Victim – Tips
-Don’t be an obvious foreigner
-Make copies of passport
-Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues
•Beware of sublease scam
-Check Student Life website for info
www.scu.edu/studentlife
Registration
Carol Bonney, Assistant Registrar
•May 15th - UNIV 199
•Study Abroad Advising Hold - Fall Reg.
•Mandatory Spring Advising Hold – Contact
Faculty Advisor or Admin
•Withdrawal – [email protected]
•Registration - Next Term
•Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays
www.scu.edu/registrar
Abroad Credits
Lori Johnson, Special Programs Transcript Analyst
•Ensuring Credit Transfer - Approval
•Course Approval Form - Clarity
•Abroad Transcript – Patience
•Pass/Fail Abroad – SCU Policy
•Dropping Classes – Program policy
www.scu.edu/drahmann
Financial Responsibilty
Alicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative
•SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Fees
www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees
•Billing Method – ecampus
•Financial Holds – Due May 21st
•Payment Method – ecampus
- All except Associate Programs, Summer Affiliates
•Financial Aid – 100%; report to Financial Aid Office
•FERPA Forms – Your Right; Parents Wright
•Refund Policy – permanent address
•Dewar Tuition Insurance – Tuition Refund Plan
www.collegerefund.com
www.scu.edu/bursar
Important Actions
•Review Study Abroad Fees
(www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees)
•Review Housing Abroad Policy
(www.scu/studyabroad/thinking/housing.cfm)
•Talk to International Ambassadors
•Take care of financial holds
•Opt out SCU Health insurance
•Submit Course Approval Form
•Apply for visa (if required)
www.scu.edu/studyabroad
FOLLOW UP
RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Being a Woman Abroad
May 12, 6 – 7 PM, Kenna 214
Travel Writing Workshop
May 13, 5 – 6 PM, Kenna 104
Succeeding Amidst Cultural Shock
May 18, 5 – 6 PM, Kennedy Commons
FOLLOW UP
TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST
Location-specific Tips Sheet
www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation
Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010
www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation
Pre-Departure Checklist
Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010, page 42
Questions?