CUAbroad: Horizons beyond the Classroom Presented by Grace Schneider Education Abroad Advisor The Center for Global Education The Catholic University of America

What does CUAbroad do? Assist students in selecting, applying for, and receiving credit for education abroad programs Develop and administer education abroad programs Coordinate efforts with CUA academic and administrative units and institutions in the US and abroad

CUA Education Abroad Statistics Over the past year… CUA sent 270 students to study overseas. This is 28% more than the previous year! Attendance on faculty-led programs has increased by 211%. The number of students choosing a non-traditional destination has increased by 400%. Over twice as many students studied abroad in the fall than in the spring (Fall scholarships now available…).

Services We Provide Educational abroad advising (group, individual, and walk-in) Education Abroad 101: Getting Started (informational sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed) Pre-departure (general and program-specific) Visa application assistance Health & emergency evacuation insurance ISIC Cards Life After Study Abroad Conference Global Student Ambassadors

Why Study or Intern Abroad? Academic credit toward degree Learn or perfect foreign language skills Gain experience in a career field (internships) Strengthen the resume Travel and meet new people Gain intercultural skills & competence Broaden one’s perspective View US from a more global perspective

Who Is Eligible? Semester Programs: Completed 45 credits Spring of sophomore year – Fall of senior year Completed English 101 Completed language requirement (or will complete it will abroad) 2.8 Minimum GPA Good disciplinary standing Summer & Spring Break Programs: After freshman year 2.5 Minimum GPA Good disciplinary standing

Programs Overview Summer, semester, year, & spring break programs Programs on six continents Non-traditional destinations Receive academic credit Fulfill requirements in major, minor, distribution, electives Instruction in English, host language, or both Wide range of subjects taught May go multiple times Apply at the start of the semester prior

CUA & CUA-Affiliated Programs All programs on the CUAbroad website Cost: CUA tuition plus program fee All financial aid (except work-study) will transfer Receive transfer credit (except for CUA in Rome & London Internship programs) Apply through CUAbroad

CUA in Rome: Flagship Program Fall or Spring semesters No prior knowledge of Italian required Courses taught in English Class excursions Liberal Arts Track & Immersion Track Full-time on-site CUA resident director & residence staff Host family or student residence Facilities: library, computer lab, lounge Trips to Tuscany and the Bay of Naples, buffalo mozzarella farm, etc.

CUA Oxford Program – Flagship Program Fall, Spring, & Summer 3.5 G.P.A. for U Grads, 3.8 for Grads) Take 3 tutorials for 15 undergrad credits (9 for graduates) A wide range of liberal arts subjects Self-driven coursework Intensive reading, researching and writing Affiliation with Oxford college Oxford student housing (single rooms, shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom) Extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.

International Internships  Gain practical experience  Make international connections  Enhance the resume and career prospects LOCATIONS: BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven UK: London, England IRELAND: Dublin Additional options to teach, work and volunteer abroad

Short-term Programs Community Health in Belize, Nursing Visions of Italy, Library Science Vienna: A Walk Through History, German (prospective) Theatre in Dublin Business in Rome Nursing abroad

Programs by Discipline  Engineering: Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Nursing: Australian Catholic University  Music: London Dramatic Academy, IES Vienna  Architecture: Barcelona, Paris, Rome  Politics: Parliamentary Internships in UK, Ireland, Belgium Many, many others…

New Programs  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  San Jose, Costa Rica  Vienna, Austria  Freiburg, Germany  Scotland, UK Soon to Come: More programs in Middle East, Africa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America and Asia

Non-CUA Program Options Not affiliated with CUA (but are accredited) Offered by other institutions & organizations CUAbroad reviews and grants approvals Application & course approval process is similar Pay administrative fee to CUA, all other costs directly to the program provider CUA grants and scholarships do not apply Must take courses for graded credit Receive transfer credit

Financing Education Abroad Studying Abroad is quite affordable! CUA PROGRAMS & AFFILIATED PROGRAMS CUA students pay tuition plus a program fee (generally $5,000) Includes tuition, housing, pre-departure and on-site orientation, insurance, excursions, and some meals (if offered) Visa, round-trip airfare, and personal expenses not included No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged while abroad Cost breakdown sheets provided (share with Financial Aid) CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are ALL available for affiliated programs Autumn Advantage Scholarship ($1,000 off program fee) Fall into Rome Scholarship ($2,500 off program fee) IES, Fordham, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and other scholarships

Getting Started: It is Never too Early Visit the CUAbroad office & web site Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info Session Research program options, check out courses Visit student blogs and the Ask a Student page Discuss plans with faculty advisor and parents Education, Music, & Hard Science majors plan early! Get approval for proposed courses Apply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1) HOW TO APPLY: Online Application, Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, Course Approval, Resume (for internships), Copy of Passport, etc.

CUAbroad Staff Tanith Fowler Corsi, Assistant Vice President, CGE Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor 111 McMahon Hall Phone: (202) Web:

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