Smeal Office of International Programs

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Smeal Office of International Programs

• Austin J. Jaffe
• Director
• Maureen Desorcie
• Assistant Director
• Donna Davison,
• Heidi Wright, and
• Markus Maier are
• International Programs Coordinators
• Appointments 814-865-4264

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Expand Your Comfort ZoneChange Your Life Forever

• More effort is better
• Home stay
• Language
• Cultural experiences
• Volunteering

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A New Global Perspective

• Confidence in your abilities
• Global business understanding
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• New interests and friends

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Deadlines Resources

• Spring 2010 is September 15
• Summer 2010 is February 1
• Fall 2010 is January 20
• Education Abroad Fair is
• Sept 21 HUB Alumni Hall 1200-500
• International Programs at 410 Boucke
  http//www.international.psu.edu/ea/
• Smeal Office of International Programs
  http//ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/study-abroad

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Preparing to Go Checklisthttp//ugstudents.smeal.
psu.edu/study-abroad/preparing-to-go-checklists

• Course Choice for Program
• Pre-Departure Agreement
• IB Minor Application
• Accredit Classes

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International Business Minor

• Submit application before departure
• Appointment for an IB sub abroad
• Accredit classes with a syllabus
• Send us your stories and photos

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Communicating Your Experiences

• Talk with student groups and friends
• Class projects and papers
• Blog or journal
• Web site
• Resume
• Interviews