Academic Integration: Optimizing Your Study Abroad Experience Pre-Departure Orientation November 18, 2012 Dr. Denise M. Della Rossa (Dept. of German and.

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Academic Integration: Optimizing Your Study Abroad Experience Pre-Departure Orientation November 18, 2012 Dr. Denise M. Della Rossa (Dept. of German and Russian) Roberta Jordan (CUSE)

What are the opportunities? Undergraduate Research with Faculty Mentor Senior Thesis Advanced Language Learning International Internships

Funding Opportunities Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (College of Arts & Letters) ◦Conference Presentation, Research Materials, Senior Thesis Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures Nanovic Institute for European Studies Kellogg Institute for International Studies Center for Social Concerns

Enhancing your resumé Career opportunities Graduate school Professional school Post-graduation fellowships, grants, and internships

Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Roberta Jordan CUSE Assistant Director of National Fellowships Contact Information: Geddes Hall

What is a fellowship? Award for past performance ◦Stellar grades ◦Research ◦Leadership ◦Community service Recognition of future promise Springboard to greater opportunities ◦Funding for graduate education and research ◦Network of other like minded scholars ◦Recognized by future employers

How does one prepare? How does one prepare? Excellent grades are a starting point. ◦Advanced level courses In addition to your coursework: ◦Use your breaks to expand your knowledge/talents ◦Extra-curriculars/leadership ◦Original contributions or significant impact Connect with faculty members. ◦Get to know one each semester. ◦Think about recommendations. Fellowship websites

How can CUSE help you? Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Visualize your future trajectory. ◦Discern your goals and dreams. ◦Who are your heroes, and how did they get to do what they’re doing? Identify appropriate fellowships. Navigate the application process. ◦Write robust personal statements and research proposals. ◦Prepare for interviews.

International Fellowships UK: Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates and Churchill Research, Study or Teach English: Fulbright ◦Cultural exchange ◦150+ countries ◦ND is a “top producer” NSEPs (critical languages and cultures) See Fellowships Website for MANY more