American Studies Leipzig Study Abroad Workshop

Why Should I Study Abroad?

Why should I study abroad? Spending time overseas is ESSENTIAL as a student of American Studies Improve your language skills Deepen your understanding of another country and culture Learn to act independently and meet different challenges Become acquainted with a different study and learning environment Study abroad experiences are expected on the job market

When Should I Study Abroad?

When should I study abroad? THE B.A. MODEL (1)Apply in your 2nd/3rd semester: Start your study abroad after 4 semesters at UL Take 2 semesters off = Urlaubssemester Back at UL to complete your 5th/6th semester (7th/8th semester overall) (2)Apply in your 3rd semester: Start your study abroad after 4 semesters at UL Go abroad for only 1 semester (5th semester) Back at UL to complete your 6th semester Important: Credit transfer for courses taken at the guest university!

When should I study abroad? THE M.A. MODEL (1)Apply in your 6th B.A. semester/1st M.A. semester: Start your study abroad after 2 semesters at UL Take 2 semesters off = Urlaubssemester Back at UL to complete your 3rd/4th semester (5th/6th semester overall) (2)Apply in your 6th B.A. semester/1st M.A. semester: Start your study abroad after 2 semesters at UL Go abroad for only 1 semester (3rd semester) Back at UL to complete your 4th semester Important: Credit transfer for courses taken at the guest university!

When should I study abroad? U.S. ACADEMIC YEAR August – June Fall Term: August – December Spring Term: January – May/June Trimesters/Quarters

How Can I Study Abroad?

How can I study abroad? Exchange programs via ASL and UL (1) Erasmus (2) Bilateral university agreements (3) MAUI/AEN (4) BA Plus Self-organized study abroad

How can I study abroad? ERASMUS Study in Europe Exchange agreements among institutes Organised by coordinators at the institute Tuition waver Erasmus scholarship (ca. 200 Euro/month) Deadline: January 31, 2012 for 2012/2013

How can I study abroad? ERASMUS Coordinator at ASL: Anja Eifert GWZ (03 41) ERASMUS Coordinator at the International Center: Anne Vorpagel Goethestraße 6, Room 426 (4th floor) (03 41)

How can I study abroad? BILATERAL UNIVERSITY AGREEMENTS Over 40 partner universities worldwide USA, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe Tuition waver Deadline: November 30, 2011 for 2012/2013

How can I study abroad? U.S. PARTNER UNIVERSITIES University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama University of Miami, Florida (BA only) State University of New York at Binghamton, New York Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts Ohio University in Athens, Ohio (MA only ) University of Houston, Texas Rice University in Houston, Texas (BA only)

How can I study abroad? MAUI/AEN Utrecht Network Europe (UN) USA: Mid-American Universities International (MAUI) with 15 U.S. partner universities Australia: Australian European Network (AEN) with 7 Australian partner universities Deadline: February 20, 2012 for 2012/2013

How can I study abroad? Coordinator for Bilateral University Agreements and MAUI/AEN at the International Center: Jane Moros Goethestraße 6, Room 434 (4th floor) Office Hours: Tuesday 9-11 am and 1-5 pm (03 41)

How can I study abroad? Bachelor Plus Kernfach American Studies ONLY (2nd year BA) 2 semesters of study abroad + project + internship Global Leadership Center (GLC), Ohio University (Athens, Ohio) financial and institutional support (DAAD, ASL) Deadline: November 28, 2011 for 2012/2013

How can I study abroad? Bachelor Plus Coordinator at ASL: Dr. Frank Usbeck GWZ Office Hours: Monday 4-6 pm (03 41)

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad?

German-American Fulbright Kommission DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) PROMOS Pädagogischer Austauschdienst Auslands-BAFöG Stiftungen Wissenskredit

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Fulbright Kommission Jahresstipendien Cultural exchange Germany/Europe and the U.S. One year study abroad in the U.S. All areas of study, but related to the U.S. Only graduate studies! Requirements: very good academic standing, social and cultural engagement Deadline: July 1, 2013 for 2014/2015

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Fulbright Kommission Reisestipendien Travel grant in combination with one year study abroad at a partner university All areas of study, but related to the U.S. Deadline: January 31, 2012 for 2012/2013

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? DAAD Jahresstipendien Study abroad worldwide All areas of study Requirements: very good academic standing, social and cultural engagement Deadline for the U.S.: July 15, 2012 for 2013/

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? PROMOS Studienaufenthalte (Semesterstipendien für Studierende und Graduierte in Masterstudiengängen und Kurzstipendien für Abschlussarbeiten) Sprachkurse im Ausland Fachkurse im Ausland (z.B. fachbezogene Sommerschulen)

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Semesterstipendien Study abroad worldwide All areas of study Tuition not covered! Requirements: very good academic standing, social and cultural engagement Deadlines:January 31, 2012 for January-July 2012 June 15, 2012 for August-December 2012

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Kurzfristige Studienaufenthalte für Abschlussarbeiten Field research related to B.A. or M.A. thesis All areas of study Requirements: very good academic standing, exceptional research proposal Duration:1 to 6 months Deadlines:January 31, 2012 for January-July 2012 June 15, 2012 for August-December 2012

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Sprachkursstipendien Courses offered by universities worldwide Course fee not covered! No beginner‘s courses Exceptions: English and French Duration:3 weeks to 2 months Deadline:January 31, 2012 for January-July 2012 June 15, 2012 for August-December 2012

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Fachkursstipendien Courses offered by universities worldwide Course fee not covered! Duration:5 days to 6 weeks Deadline:January 31, 2012 for January-July 2012 June 15, 2012 for August-December 2012

How Can I Finance My Study Abroad? Pädagogischer Austauschdienst Auslands-BAFöG Stiftungen Wissenskredit

What do I need to consider for Study Abroad in the U.S.?

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Admission requirement at all U.S. universities

What do I need to consider for Study Abroad in the U.S.? GRE Graduate Record Examination Admission requirement for many graduate schools in the U.S. Waved for study abroad at partner universities

What do I need to consider for Study Abroad in the U.S.? Visa J1 Visa required for all international students in the U.S. Application process takes several months Visas are issued by the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich

What do I need to consider for Study Abroad in the U.S.? U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL LEIPZIG Birgit Kämmer U.S. Consulate General Leipzig Public Affairs Wilhelm-Seyfferth-Strasse Leipzig Tel(03 41) or (0 30) Fax (03 41) Websitehttp://leipzig.usconsulate.gov/

How Can I Get Credit for My Study Abroad?

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Consult your academic advisor prior to your study abroad!

American Studies Leipzig Study Abroad and Internship Roundtable January 11, pm

American Studies Leipzig Thank You For Your Attention!