Transcript Study Abroad 101

CUAbroad:
Horizons beyond the Classroom
Odyssey Day, April 13, 2012
Presented by Ella A. Sweigert
Director of Education Abroad (CUAbroad)
The Center for Global Education
The Catholic University of America
What is CUAbroad ?
The education abroad office of
the Center for Global Education
(CGE) at the Catholic University
of America
We support CGE’s efforts to
advance the international
character of the University
Develop, support and promote,
and support a wide range of
education abroad options for
the CUA community
What does CUAbroad do?
Develop and administer education
abroad programs
Coordinate efforts with CUA
academic and administrative units
and institutions in the US and abroad
Serve our students, faculty and the
CUA community
Services We Provide
Educational abroad advising
(group, individual, and walk-in)
Education Abroad 101: Getting Started
(informational sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed)
Evaluate overseas courses for CUA
equivalencies
Pre-departure (general and program-specific)
Re-entry workshops
Life After Study Abroad Conference
Global Student Ambassadors
Ask a Student web profiles
Additional Services
International resource library and travel information
Visa application assistance
International Student and Teacher Identity Cards
(ISIC & ITIC)
International health & emergency evacuation
Insurance (FrontierMEDEX)
Foreign transcript evaluation upon return
And much more…
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
CUA in Rome: Flagship Program
Fall or spring semesters
No prior knowledge of Italian required
Courses taught in English & Italian
Liberal Arts or Italian Immersion tracks
Full-time on-site CUA resident director &
residence staff
Student residence or host family (for
advanced language students)
Facilities: library, computer lab, lounge
Excursions to Tuscany and the Bay of
Naples, buffalo mozzarella farm, etc.
CUA Oxford Program – Flagship Program
Fall or spring semesters & summer
3.5 G.P.A. for U Grads, 3.8 for Grads)
A wide range of subjects
Take 3 tutorials for 15 undergrad credits
(9 for graduates)
Lots of reading, researching and writing
when not meeting with tutors
Affiliation with Oxford college
Oxford student housing (single rooms,
shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom)
Extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.
International Internships
 Gain practical experience
 Earn course credits
 Enhance the resume and career
prospects
LOCATIONS:
BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven
UK: London, England
IRELAND: Dublin
Additional options to teach, work
and volunteer abroad
Semester Abroad: An Overview
Open to all majors
Programs on five continents
Non-traditional destinations
15-16 credits (9 for graduate students)
Instruction in English, host country’s
language or both
Wide range of subjects taught
Fulfill requirements in major, minor,
distribution, electives
Semester and Academic Year Options
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Ecuador
France
Germany
Greece
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
New Zealand
Poland
South Africa
Spain
United Kingdom
Short-term Programs
CUA faculty-led programs
Direct-enrollment programs
Spring break or summer
One to six weeks in length
1, 3, 6 or 9 credits
Host families or student housing
Open to undergraduates & graduates
Must have 2.5 min. G.P.A.
Austria, Belize, Italy, etc.
Perfect for any major
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
CUA grants and scholarships do not apply
Must take courses for graded credit
C- or better must be earned for credit to transfer
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 instruction, housing, pre-departure and on-site orientation,
excursions, and meals (if offered)
Also includes international health & emergency evacuation insurance
Visa, round-trip airfare and personal expenses not included
No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged while abroad
Cost breakdown sheets provided (shared with Financial Aid)
CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are ALL available for
affiliated programs
Autumn Advantage Scholarship ($1,000 off program fee)
Oxford & Rome scholarships
IES, Fordham, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and other scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Semester Programs
Completed 45 credits at college level
Full-time student seeking a degree-seeking
Min. G.P.A.: 2.8 (Most programs: 3.0, Oxford Honors
program is 3.5)
Summer Programs
Spring break of freshmen year or anytime after that
Min. G.P.A.: 2.5 and above
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
Talk with former participants
Discuss plans with faculty advisor and parents!
Get approval for proposed courses
Apply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1)
HOW TO APPLY: Online Application, Statement of
Purpose, Transcript, Letter of Recommendation,
Course Approval, Resume (for internships), Copy of
Passport, Photos, etc.
Louis Phillips
Class of 2013
 Rome & Capri Summer Program
 British Parliamentary Internship
 CUA Rome Program
 Irish Parliamentary Internship
• All credits taken abroad applied to Politics major and Italian Studies minor
“It was important to submerge myself in the culture… I missed my
friends at CUA, but traveling is part of who I am, and it’s my passion.
I couldn’t give it up. These experiences can change your perspective
on life and what it means to live.”
CUAbroad Staff
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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