1. Study Abroad Information Session Information Session Lynn Ewanow, assoc. dean, director of international programs for CAPD Lynn Ewanow, assoc. dean, director of international programs for CAPD Fifth-year students who participated in study abroad programs in 2004 Fifth-year students who participated in study abroad programs in 2004

2. Study Abroad CAPD CAPD Office of International Programs (OIP) Office of International Programs (OIP) Fairchild 304

3. International Studies Committee Jim Dubois Jim Dubois Rick Forsyth Rick Forsyth Wendy Ornelas Wendy Ornelas Stephanie Rolley Stephanie Rolley

4. Why study abroad? Academic challenge; variation of studio and lecture or seminar classes Academic challenge; variation of studio and lecture or seminar classes Professional growth, experience of places seen in history classes -- the real thing for design Professional growth, experience of places seen in history classes -- the real thing for design Personal enrichment; knowledge of self; foster self reliance and independence Personal enrichment; knowledge of self; foster self reliance and independence Opportunity to appreciate other cultures and people Opportunity to appreciate other cultures and people Broader perspective of the US and its roles in the world. Broader perspective of the US and its roles in the world. Fun Fun

5. How to get started: Go to the programs offered by CAPD and OIP Go to the programs offered by CAPD and OIP Talk to returning students Talk to returning students Talk to your academic advisor Talk to your academic advisor Talk to the associate dean Talk to the associate dean Talk to members of the international studies committee Talk to members of the international studies committee Talk to Kevin Spears in the Office of International Programs in Fairchild Hall 304 Talk to Kevin Spears in the Office of International Programs in Fairchild Hall 304

6. How to get started (continued): Research your options so you will understand how your academic goals will be met by each program option Research your options so you will understand how your academic goals will be met by each program option Read the facts about each location by going to the links on the CAPD webpage under “resources” Read the facts about each location by going to the links on the CAPD webpage under “resources” Read materials prepared by returning CAPD students, on the CAPD webpage under “resources” Read materials prepared by returning CAPD students, on the CAPD webpage under “resources” Read program and course descriptions posted on the web by host institutions Read program and course descriptions posted on the web by host institutions

7. Initial considerations: Money / cost Money / cost Financial aid (see Lucille Wiley in Student Financial Assistance) Financial aid (see Lucille Wiley in Student Financial Assistance) Scholarships Scholarships Out-of-state students will pay in-state tuition for study abroad Out-of-state students will pay in-state tuition for study abroad No loss of fee waiver No loss of fee waiver Language proficiency / requirements Language proficiency / requirements Academic standing (see your advisor) Academic standing (see your advisor)

8. Credit hour considerations: Italian Studies is already KSU credit Italian Studies is already KSU credit Other approved study abroad program credit is transferred to KSU and applied to program of study (your CAPD advisor is critical to this process) Other approved study abroad program credit is transferred to KSU and applied to program of study (your CAPD advisor is critical to this process) Some study abroad program credit hours require validation prior to transfer of credit Some study abroad program credit hours require validation prior to transfer of credit Contact your advisor, department head or theassociate dean if you are considering a program that has not received prior approval by CAPD faculty Contact your advisor, department head or theassociate dean if you are considering a program that has not received prior approval by CAPD faculty

9. Credit hour considerations (continued): Students who participate in approved study abroad programs will meet UGE requirements upon successful completion and transfer of study abroad course work Students who participate in approved study abroad programs will meet UGE requirements upon successful completion and transfer of study abroad course work –3 to 6 hours of credit taken while on study abroad meets the requirement for 3 UGE credits (300+) –7 or more hours of credit taken while on study abroad meets the requirement for 6 UGE credits(300+) –Students are still responsible for 3 or 6 credits of free electives which can be fulfilled by courses taken while on study abroad

10. CAPD GPA considerations If too low, you don’t go If too low, you don’t go 2.50 – 2.99, may apply but additional faculty and advisor references may be requested 2.50 – 2.99, may apply but additional faculty and advisor references may be requested Some programs have minimum GPA requirements. Some programs have minimum GPA requirements. Minimum gpa for students selected for study abroad for spring 2005 was 2.70 Minimum gpa for students selected for study abroad for spring 2005 was 2.70

11. Application process for all CAPD students going abroad: Prior to completing the CAPD study abroad application, visit with your academic advisor to determine if the program credit hours will meet KSU CAPD requirements Prior to completing the CAPD study abroad application, visit with your academic advisor to determine if the program credit hours will meet KSU CAPD requirements CAPD application form will require you to select and rank order up to three programs of choice; to state your academic reasons for selecting each program; to complete a self-evaluation form; and to submit two faculty references CAPD application form will require you to select and rank order up to three programs of choice; to state your academic reasons for selecting each program; to complete a self-evaluation form; and to submit two faculty references Applications are due Tuesday, February 1, 2005 for students going abroad in 2006 Applications are due Tuesday, February 1, 2005 for students going abroad in 2006

12. Application process for all CAPD students going abroad (continued): There is a non-refundable CAPD application fee of $30.00 There is a non-refundable CAPD application fee of $30.00 All applications will be reviewed by the CAPD ISC which will make recommendations, including rank ordering if necessary, to the associate dean All applications will be reviewed by the CAPD ISC which will make recommendations, including rank ordering if necessary, to the associate dean Application forms and detailed instructions will be available on the web or from Crystal Lara (Seaton 212) or Mary Rakowsky (Seaton 115) Application forms and detailed instructions will be available on the web or from Crystal Lara (Seaton 212) or Mary Rakowsky (Seaton 115) Successful applicants, who accept a position in one of the programs, will be required to pay a $225 deposit which will be sent to OIP Successful applicants, who accept a position in one of the programs, will be required to pay a $225 deposit which will be sent to OIP

13. Application process for all students going abroad (continued): Application forms are due by early October of the 4 th yr. (2005) for all OIP-sponsored programs (all but Italian Studies) Application forms are due by early October of the 4 th yr. (2005) for all OIP-sponsored programs (all but Italian Studies) OIP-sponsored programs require a $50.00 application fee and a $450 dollar program fee The $225 dollar deposit paid to CAPD is deducted from the total of the application and program fee OIP-sponsored programs require a $50.00 application fee and a $450 dollar program fee The $225 dollar deposit paid to CAPD is deducted from the total of the application and program fee

14. Available programs: Australia Australia Czech Tech Czech Tech Italy Italy Denmark Denmark Finland Finland France France Germany Germany

15. general comparisons (subject to change without notice) DeakinCzechItalyGermanyFinlandDIS Tuition ($) 360060002500+300060008000 R & B ($) 2000(incl.)6900 (incl,flight, field trips and other fees 400 e/mo (incl.)4000 Flight ($) 1500-2000600 (incl.) (incl.)500800800 Visa ($) 161n.a. No charge ?70? Insurance ($) 75n.a.70?200? GPA min. 2.83.02.52.82.753.0 Number Accepted No min. 11 – 15 30 – 35 6 and 3 3 No min.

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