1. UNION COLLEGE International Study Programs Dr. Thomas K. Jewell, P.E. Director of International Programs for Engineering

2. At UNION you will learn how to look into the future and shape it Nanotechnology Bioengineering Mechatronics Pervasive Comp

3. and how to look at the world and help change it

4. Need for Global Perspective Globalization of marketplace Shrinking world Developing countries Off shore outsourcing

5. Linguistic and Cultural Competency –International Experiences –Modern Languages –Cultural Comparisons –Cultural Traditions UNION General Education Requirements

6. –Terms Abroad –International Internships –International Design Projects –Mini-Terms Abroad (3 weeks) –Summer Programs Union International Experiences

7. P A C I F I C O C E A N I N D I A N O C E A N PACIFIC OCEAN A T L A N T I C Terms AbroadMini Terms AbroadExchanges International Terms in Industry IVDS

8. 38.2% Four or more years –29.8% Spanish –3.6% French –4.8% Other 11.9% None 34.5% Three years 15.6% One or two years Language Preparation Class of 2011

9. Engineering Students’ International Experiences Type of Experience2007200620052004 Average (99-03) Term Abroad57%49%46%52%50.8% Mini-term13%23%34%28%31.5% International Design Project 2%4.2% International Internship1.2% Other (Not involving international travel) 30%28%20%18%12.3%

10. Terms Abroad Benefits  Length of stay  Language proficiency  Cultural immersion  Support group Disbenefits  Most have no engineering courses

11. Full Year Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden

12. Fall, 2007 Australia Sao Paulo, Brazil Central Europe Prague, Czech Republic Shanghai, China York, England Rennes, France (FRN201) Rouen, France (FRN101 or equivalent)

13. Fall, 2007 (continued) Aachen, Germany Athens, Greece Ireland LaSalle, Mexico Osaka, Japan (JPN100 preferred) Vietnam

14. Winter, 2008 Seville, Spain (SPN203) –Alternate Years Cuernavaca, Mexico (SPN203) Barbados (Ed. Studies) Tasmania

15. Spring, 2008 Freiburg & Berlin, Germany (GER101 or GER201) Florence, Italy (ITL100)

16. Summer, 2008 National Health Systems

17. Alternate Springs Marine Studies –Bermuda, Woods Hole, Newfoundland –Prerequisite: One course in either sociology or biology –Odd years

18. When to Apply Full Year Programs –3 rd week of winter term Summer/Fall Programs –Friday, 3 rd week of winter term Winter Break/Winter Programs –Friday, 3 rd week of spring term Spring Programs –Friday, 3 rd week of fall term

19. New Programs Fachhochschulen, Germany –Aachen –Julich LaSalle, Mexico –Mexico City –Cuernavaca –Bajio

20. Aachen

21. Julich

22. LaSalle, Mexico City

23. LaSalle, Cuernavaca

24. LaSalle, Bajio

25. Programs Under Construction Germany –Gelsenkirchen –Bocholt Mexico –Monterrey Tech Spain –Cordoba France –Lille

26. Bocholt

27. Monterrey Tech

28. International Internships Benefits  Length of stay  Strong engineering component  Language proficiency  Cultural immersion  Interaction with international engineers  Scheduling and length somewhat flexible Disbenefits  No academic credit

29. IAESTE International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience Internships in Industry Reciprocal Program –Union Students to International Companies –International Students to U.S. Companies Paid Positions

30. German American Chamber of Commerce GACC host-companies operate in the following areas: –automotive industry –information technology –microelectronics –sensor and control systems –measuring systems Some positions do not require German proficiency

31. International Design Projects Benefits  Length of interaction  Interaction with international engineers  Design oriented Disbenefits  Technical difficulties  Length of immersion

32. ESIGELEC Rouen, France Robotics Mechatronics Industrial Processes and Control

33. Mini-Term Benefits  Doesn’t interfere with regular classes  Interdisciplinary  Interaction with international engineers Disbenefit  Length of immersion

34. What is a Miniterm? Pre-trip Seminars Three weeks in country Comprehensive report and presentation

35. Experience another culture Minimize time away from engineering studies Introduction to globalization of engineering Interdisciplinary team work Expands international experience options Why Mini-terms?

36. Interdisciplinary Mix of engineering and liberal arts students Topics involve mix of engineering and liberal arts issues Student teams

37. Topics NZ Electricity Market Acid Mine Drainage Oil Shale Development Roman Water Systems in Spain Wind Power Geothermal Power Generation

38. Logistics Housing Transportation Academic component Support infrastructure Costs

39. Pre-trip Seminars Introduction to culture Background on topics Logistics instructions Know what to look for and ask

40. In Country Verification Immersion Field work Fun

41. Cultural Aspects

42. Where? Rouen, France New Zealand Spain Non-engineering

43. Not all work!

44. Other International Experience Options

45. German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD) Language Programs Scholarships Undergraduate Study Graduate Study Research

46. Summer Programs URI German Summer School of the Atlantic Engineering World Health Summer Institute Engineers for a Sustainable World Engineers Without Borders High Tech in Old Munich

47. How to Prepare Discuss with Advisor Research –Terms Abroad Office –Web Sites Plan Ahead Take Courses –Language –Background Apply

48. How to be Competitive Cumulative Academic Average Excellent Essay Language Preparation Course Preparation

49. Good Luck and Enjoy