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Incredible Options for ME students ME students can do it all • • • • Study Intern Volunteer Travel University and College Support • Incredible variety and access to international experiences—the U of M advantage! • 300 programs in 70 countries • Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota credit Going Abroad and your ME Experience Study Abroad Fulfills Requirements • • • • • Major & Minor Degree requirements Liberal Education requirements Second Language requirements Internship possibilities Research opportunities Studying in Mechanical Engineering Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad Selected science and engineering programs offered in English and approved for CSE students Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong, China Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim, Norway University of Oslo Oslo, Norway Chalmers University of Technology Gothenberg, Sweden Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang, Korea University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia University of Sydney* Sydney, Australia Trinity College Dublin* Dublin, Ireland Cambridge University* Cambridge, England University of Leeds* Leeds, England University College London* London, England Oxford University* Oxford, England University of Strathclyde+ Glasgow, Scotland * Programs offered through Butler University Institute for Study Abroad + Programs offered through the International Student Exchange Program Studying in Your Major Courses are evaluated for use in ME degrees • Online technical course guides • Liberal Education database • Academic Planning for Study Abroad • Course evaluation process Study Abroad Program Options • • • • Language, Internships Field Study Semester or Year-long Enroll with an Academic Group or Individually • 3 week Global Seminars Italy Ancient and Modern Structures in Italy Civil Engineering 4011 Prof Roberto Ballarini May 15-June 3, 2011 Intern Abroad through IAESTE The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Join at Technical Experience www.iaesteunitedstates.org • Access to professional-level placements • Gain experience in your field • Strengthen intercultural skills • Potential to earn academic credit • Paid summer international internships Contact: [email protected] Stop by 4B Lind Hall Join the U of M local chapter. It’s fun and affordable. When Should You Go Abroad? You can go any time in your college career • Most ME students study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year • Be informed and know your options • Start planning now Know… Application Deadlines Academic Requirements Scholarship Deadlines Term Differences Funding Study Abroad Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? • Some study abroad programs can cost significantly more than studying in the US. If cost is a concern, you need to do your homework • Exchange agreements benefit CSE students • Most exchange programs are comparable with the cost of studying on our campus Financial Aid Financial Aid applies to study abroad programs • Learning Abroad Center advisers and the Office of Student Finance will assist you • Office of Student Finance may reassess packages to match the cost of participation in your selected program—plan ahead! scholarship money is available Learning Abroad Center The U of M’s home for learning abroad • • • • Walk-in learning abroad advising First Step Meetings Scholarship information Travel services: passport info, rail passes, etc. 230 Heller Hall (West Bank) Attend a First Step meeting! Where to go for information CSE International Programming Office 106 Lind Hall Adam Pagel & Susan Kubitschek [email protected] ● [email protected] They are there to help!