Transcript Welcome to Study Abroad 101

Why Study Abroad?
•Travel AND earn college credit
•Gain cross-cultural skills
•Learn & enhance foreign language skills
•Gain more experience in your field
•Meet new people
•Strengthen your resume
•Broaden your perspective
CUAbroad is the education abroad unit of the Center
for Global Education at CUA. Provides a wide array
of education abroad opportunities for the CUA
community and general public
Location: 111 McMahon Hall
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20064
Hours: Monday- Friday; 9am-5pm
Programs on all five continents
Ten new semester abroad destinations
added in 2009 with more options to come
SUMMER programs in Italy, Mexico
Non-traditional destinations (Argentina,
Chile, China, India, Japan, Morocco, New
Zealand, South Africa)
 CUAbroad Spring 2010 numbers through
the roof! From 40 students to 98
 NEW Autumn Advantage Scholarships
(Fall only; 3.0 G.P.A.)
Information Sessions (general & programspecific)
 Individual Advising
 Pre-departure Orientations
 Registration and transfer of credits
 International Student Identity Cards
 Travel Resource Library, & More
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Earn 12- 18 credits per semester (9 for grad students)
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45 college credits completed by the time the program begins
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Language requirement for graduation should be also completed for
juniors to study abroad
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Be a full-time degree-seeking student at the time of application
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Must have a 2.8 G.P.A. or higher
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A 3.5 undergraduate G.P.A. (3.8 for grad students) for the Oxford
Honors Program
Classes taught in both English
and in host country language
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Wide variety of subjects offered
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Open to most majors
Available on all 5 continents
Includes non-traditional locations
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Australia, Chile, China,
England, France,
Germany, Greece,
India, Japan,
Mexico,
New Zealand,
‫ ﻫ‬Spain, South Africa
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CUA OXFORD HOnors Program
CUA flagship program
Fall OR Spring semester
• Take 3 tutorials, totaling in 15 credits for Undergraduates and 9
credits for Graduate students
• Students meet weekly with their tutor
• Significant time will be spent reading, researching and writing
• Live in Oxford student housing (single rooms, shared kitchen,
lounge & bathrooms)
Attend an Oxford Honors Information
Session, each Monday at 12pm and
each Friday at 2pm
CUA in Rome:
CUA flagship program
Fall OR Spring semesters
15 undergraduate credits (5 courses)
Use of CUA’s own facilities: classroom, library,
lounge, computer lab
Includes excursions, including Tuscany and Bay
of Naples
No prior knowledge of Italian required
Info sessions: alternating Tuesdays and
Thursdays
at 2 Arts
p.m. Track
The Liberal
• Live in University dormitories
• Take one Italian language course at
Italiaidea (language school) and
• 4 additional liberal arts courses
The Italian Immersion Track
• Live with Italian host families
• Take two Italian language courses and
• 3 additional liberal arts courses
Gain professional experience in your field
Earn course credits
Add an international component to your
resume!
BELGIUM (Brussels, Leuven)
Fall or Spring
Internship in European Studies + up to 5 additional
academic courses
Live in Leuven, work in Brussels
ENGLAND (London)
Spring or Summer
Internship in Parliament + 2 additional courses
IRELAND (Dublin)
Fall or Spring
Internship in Parliament + 3 additional courses
through the Institute of Public Administration
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Led by CUA Faculty - for CUA credit
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Locations & courses vary (Mexico, Rome,
Berlin)
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Study abroad during the summer or
spring breaks for one to six weeks
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Stay with host families or in student
housing
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Open to all undergraduate and graduate
students
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Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to obtain
credit (may be taken for audit)
Any accredited program that is not affiliated with CUAbroad
Students receive TRANSFER credits (C or better)
All non-CUA programs must be approved by CUAbroad
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Research and select programs by
accredited institutions
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Attend Abroad 101 Info Meeting to review
application procedures
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Consult with your Academic Advisor
about degree requirements
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Apply directly to your program of
interest
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Fill out Financial Aid paperwork
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Complete CUAbroad online application
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Submit all supplementary materials,
including an administrative fee
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CUA tuition, plus a $5000 program fee for
affiliated semester programs
$100 application fee, $500-$1,000 deposit
(No charges for CUA housing & meal plan)
Most forms of financial aid (except work-study)
apply to affiliated programs
Non-CUA programs: CUA grants & scholarships
do not apply, only federal aid
Must work with CUA Office of Financial Aid
Obtain cost breakdown sheets for affiliated
programs at CUAbroad
$ NEW!!!
Autumn Advantage Scholarship!!!!
HOW TO APPLY
 Check application deadlines & apply early
 Complete an online CUAbroad Application
 Submit all supplementary materials at the same time:
 Application fee, Official transcript
 Letter(s) of recommendation,
 Personal statement, Course approval form
 Copy of your passport, Passport size photos
 Any additional information specific to your program
KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING
 Mandatory health insurance coverage while overseas
 There will be a disciplinary check with CUA’s Student Life
 There may be a short interview before acceptance
WHAT’S NEXT?
 Research programs and countries of interest
 Talk with your academic advisor about possible
courses to take while abroad
 Talk with former participants and CUAbroad
 APPLY FOR YOUR PROGRAM
 Apply for your passport & check visa requirements
 Visit Financial Aid and apply for FAFSA
CUAbroad
111 McMahon Hall
Phone: 202-319-6010
Fax: 202-319-6673
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://cuabroad.cua.edu