Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience

International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., STUDY ABROAD 101: Planning a Successful International Experience

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs 755 Franklin St., AGENDA Introduction What is Study Abroad? Things You Must Know 4-Step Process Q & A

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity y 755 Franklin St., Dr. TERRY SHOUP Executive Director Office: 755 Franklin StreetPhone: Hours: By Appointment Profiles: visit our website STAFF VIDALINO RAATIOR Assistant Director, Study Abroad BARBARA COLYAR Director of Study Abroad Fr. DENNIS PARNELL, SJ Associate Director LORI JOHNSON Business Manager

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs 755 Franklin St., PEER ADVISORS Visit or call the office to talk with them AMY REGGIO Senegal / France / Burkina Faso JACKIE REYNOZA Spain JESSICA BARNETTE South Africa / European Union JUSTINE SCHIELE SCU London DANNY FANT Argentina

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS Profiles & contact information available on our website

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., WHY STUDY ABROAD? Dr. Terry Shoup, Executive Director, International Programs

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know Why study abroad? Study abroad expands your worldview in the Jesuit tradition of educated solidarity. Study abroad allows you to get to know another culture first-hand. Study abroad allows you to have academic experiences that would not be possible on our California campus.

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know Why study abroad? Study abroad helps you to learn about yourself and to understand better your perceptions of beliefs and values. Study abroad is an optimal way to learn a language. Study abroad provides an opportunity to travel. Study abroad enhances employment opportunities after graduation.

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know Please remember that study abroad: is a privilege afforded to less than 4% of undergraduates in the U.S. is an educational opportunity that carries with it significant responsibilities as you represent yourself, your campus, and your country. is an academic experience that requires preparatory planning and post experience reflection if it is to be most meaningful. is an adventure that can be life-transforming.

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know Please remember: Space in programs is limited. Resources must be used in an optimum way. You can increase your success in the admissions process by being flexible. (i.e. make multiple choices, be willing to engage in other quarters, etc.)

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., REQUIREMENTS Mrs. Barbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Must not be on disciplinary probation Must officially declare a major Must have 88 units by the start of the program Must have no holds on ecampus account Must meet minimum GPA requirements

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know IMPORTANT DEADLINES ONLINE PETITIONS DUE BY DECEMBER 4, 2009 For ALL programs & terms APPLICATION PACKETS DUE BY 1 st WEEK OF FEBRUARY For Affiliated Programs 1 st WEEK OF MARCH For SCU-Operated & Exchange Programs

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know PROGRAM OPTIONS Search Program Options on our website locations in 50 countries (see handout) Choose wisely Rank 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd choices Choices should be based on your academic plans

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know STUDY ABROAD FEES TUITION same as on-campus students (e.g fees) HOUSING & PROGRAM FEES vary based on 3-tier system: (e.g fees) SUMMER FEES SCU-Operated – billed via ecampus Affiliates – billed directly EXCHANGES Housing – paid in country AFFILIATES Tier 1 - $3,800 Tier 2 - $5,250 Tier 3 - $9,115 SCU-OPERATED Mid $ on-campus Housing - $3, % of financial aid applies to study abroad fees except for summer programs.

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know TYPE OF OPTIONS DIRECT EXCHANGES SCU-OPERATED AFFILIATES (see handout)

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know 1 st PRIORITY OPTIONS SCU-OPERATED SCU Barcelona SCU Burkina Faso SCU Casa de la Solidaridad SCU London SCU Rome SCU Sydney Internship SCU Costa Rica (Summer) SCU Germany (Summer) DIRECT EXCHANGES AUSTRALIA – Australian Catholic Univ. CANADA – Simon Fraser Univ. CHILE – Universidad Alberto Hurtado FRANCE – Universite Catholique de Lille ITALY – Universita degli de Firenze JAPAN – Sophia Univ., Sacred Heart Univ. MEXICO – Instituto Tecnologico…(ITESM), Univerisdad Iberoamericana Puebla PHILIPPINES – Ateneo de Manila Univ. SPAIN – Universidad de Deusto SWEDEN – Lund University

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Things You MUST Know 2 nd PRIORITY OPTIONS AFFILIATED PROVIDERS ARCADIA – Arcadia University BU – Boston University CIEE – Council for International Educational Exchanges DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad IES – Institute for International Education Students LOYOLA – The Rome Center | The Beijing Center OTS – Organization for Tropical Studies SFS – School for Field Studies SYRACUSE – Syracuse University

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., STEP PROCESS Vidalino Raatior Assistant Director, Study Abroad

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience 4-Step Process RESEARCHPETITIONAPPLYPREPARE 1.Study Abroad Search Program Options 3.Study Abroad Week events (Info Sessions, Benson tabling, forums) 4.Talk to Others (Peer Advisors, Faculty Advisor, Program Reps,) 5.Declare a Major 6.Talk with Parents 7.Rank 1 st,2 nd, 3 rd choices Submit online Petition to Study Abroad Form Opens: Nov. 15, 2009 Last Day: Dec. 4, 2009 Submit program- specific application materials to Study Abroad Office by deadline weeks 1 st Week of February: All Affiliate Programs 1 st Week of March: All SCU-Operated & Exchange Programs Attend Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation – Spring Quarter Complete Pre- Departure Checklist Notify u with any change of status u STOP APPROVAL by SCU GO ACCEPTANCE by Provider

Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Programs Global Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity 755 Franklin St., Q & A Peer Advisors & International Ambassadors

STUDY IN LONDON Stay for information session to follow immediately after Study Abroad 101 led by Fr. Parnell & students. October 21, :30 – 9:15 PM California Mission Room Reminder…

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