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Study Abroad Information Session Spring 2014. International Opportunities Studying Studying Working Working Internships Internships Volunteering Volunteering.

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1 Study Abroad Information Session Spring 2014

2 International Opportunities Studying Studying Working Working Internships Internships Volunteering Volunteering Teaching Teaching

3 Paperwork Study Abroad Student Information Form Study Abroad Student Information Form Study Abroad Planning Checklist Study Abroad Planning Checklist Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Study Abroad Advising Questionnaire Study Abroad Advising Questionnaire Study Away Eligibility Form Study Away Eligibility Form

4 Common misconceptions of study abroad I can’t afford a study abroad program. I can’t afford a study abroad program. It will delay my graduation. It will delay my graduation. I don’t speak a foreign language. I don’t speak a foreign language. I won’t get credit for the courses I take abroad. I won’t get credit for the courses I take abroad.

5 Benefits from study abroad Cultural appreciation Cultural appreciation Academic exploration and different perspectives Academic exploration and different perspectives Foreign language skills Foreign language skills Communication skills Communication skills Personal growth Personal growth Career opportunities Career opportunities

6 And… it’s FUN!

7 Center for International Education  International Affairs dual major and minor dual major and minor  Study Abroad

8 Your friendly Study Abroad Advisors Leonie (Leo) MeijerCatherine d’Auteuil Leo.meijer@unh.eduCatherine.Dauteuil@unh.edu

9 Eligibility requirements Good academic and judicial standing at time of application and throughout time abroad Good academic and judicial standing at time of application and throughout time abroad 32 credits 32 credits 2.5 cumulative GPA 2.5 cumulative GPA Declared major Declared major Program-specific requirements Program-specific requirements

10 Travel warnings UNH prohibits study abroad in countries for which a State Department travel warning is in effect. UNH prohibits study abroad in countries for which a State Department travel warning is in effect. Petitioning option Petitioning option No credit, no financial aid unless approval. No credit, no financial aid unless approval. For a list of travel warnings visit: www.travel.state.gov For a list of travel warnings visit: www.travel.state.gov

11 Types of programs Managed programs Managed programs Exchange programs Exchange programs Approved programs Approved programs

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14 Managed Programs Organized by UNH faculty Organized by UNH faculty Mainly with other UNH students Mainly with other UNH students Pay UNH tuition plus program fees Pay UNH tuition plus program fees Short-term, J-term, summer, semester- long Short-term, J-term, summer, semester- long Contact Coordinator for process, deadlines, etc. Contact Coordinator for process, deadlines, etc.

15 Exchange Programs 7 exchanges 7 exchanges Prestigious institutions Prestigious institutions Pay UNH tuition Pay UNH tuition Semester/year-long Semester/year-long An Independent Experience An Independent Experience Build lasting relationships with incoming exchange students Build lasting relationships with incoming exchange students

16 Approved Programs Third parties/universities Third parties/universities Study with other American, international and local students Study with other American, international and local students Summer, semester, year-long Summer, semester, year-long No UNH tuition; instead, pay program price (incl. housing, excursions, etc.) No UNH tuition; instead, pay program price (incl. housing, excursions, etc.)

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18 Life stuff  Location  Money  Length of time away  Foreign language  Housing options  Contact with locals/other Americans  Specific needs

19 Academic stuff  Major/Minor  Gen. Eds./Discovery  Electives  Foreign languages  Grades and credits

20 Credit transfer  Only C or better will be accepted.  No credit for courses that review/repeat those taken at UNH/another institution.  Grades will appear on UNH transcript, but will not be calculated into GPA.  No credit for language study as part of a study abroad orientation.  Course equivalent to 3 US semester hours will transfer to UNH as 3 credits.  A course must be valued at least 3 semester hours to be used to satisfy general education/discovery credit.  If you are ineligible for participation in a UNH program and enroll in a non- UNH program, you may not transfer credits earned in that program to your UNH degree.

21 Financial stuff  Financial Aid: loans, grants and scholarships  Study Abroad scholarships & grants

22 Financial stuff cont’d: Mandatory Study Abroad Fees UNH Study Abroad Insurance Fee UNH Study Abroad Insurance Fee: Summer/J-term/Spring break/Maymester:$ 70 Semester: $ 150 UNH Study Abroad Administration Fee: Summer/J-term/Spring break/Maymester:$ 100 Semester UNH Managed & Exchange:$ 200 Semester UNH Approved:$ 300 IT fee Currently $ 91.00/semester; lower for summer Currently $ 91.00/semester; lower for summer

23 Important dates  Program application deadlines! March 15 - Summer/Fall programs March 15 - Summer/Fall programs October 1 - Spring programs October 1 - Spring programs  UNH registration paperwork  Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation Early May or December

24 What’s next? 1.Complete Study Away Eligibility form. 2.Apply for passport. 3.Plan ahead: save money, apply for scholarships, talk to your Academic Advisor, request your transcript. 4.Work with Study Abroad Advisor; then select and apply to a program. 5.Once accepted, fill out and submit the Study Abroad Registration paperwork by the deadline. 6.Start visa application (if applicable). 7.Get your flights taken care of. 8.Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation. 9.Go! And have a great time abroad! 10.Maintain study abroad eligibility at all times!

25 What can we do for you? (603) 862-2398 (to set up appointment) Study.abroad@unh.edu unh.edu/cie/study-abroad

26 Questions??

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