Opportunities Abroad for Biology Majors

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Opportunities Abroad for Biology Majors
Center for International Education
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Why Study Abroad?

• Increased personal growth, language proficiency,
  cultural awareness
• Academic challenge and reward
• Graduate school, career, resume enhancement
  Less than 2 of American college students
  actually study abroad, which makes YOU stand out!
• Travel opportunities
• Meet new people, make new friends
• Dont let the experience of a lifetime pass you
  by!

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What programs are offered through CIE?

• UCs Education Abroad Program (EAP)
• UCIs International Opportunities Program (IOP)

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Why Study on EAP?

• EAP is part of UC. You are not taking time off,
  but maintain your UCI status while abroad.
• All course work abroad on EAP earns direct UC
  credit, not transfer credit.
• Courses and grades are listed on your UCI
  transcript.
• Courses taken on EAP can fulfill major, minor,
  and/or breadth requirements.
• With careful academic planning, course work can
  apply toward your biology major and you can make
  normal progress towards your degree

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Can I afford it?

• If you can afford UC, you can afford EAP!
• Students pay the SAME UC fees!
• In many cases the cost is comparable to studying
  at UCI.
• UCI financial aid goes with you abroad!
• Your financial aid is recalculated based on the
  budget for your program (includes airfare,
  pre-departure expenses, etc.)
• Special EAP scholarships help offset any higher
  cost.

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Is there support abroad?

• Definitely!
• A Study Center Director (or designated UC
  liaison officer) administers the program and is
  responsible for the academic and personal
  well-being of EAP students. Safety is a priority!

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Choose from 150 universities in 35 countries
in English or in a foreign language
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Short-Term Year-Long Regular University Courses

• Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the
  Americas, Australia/New Zealand

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Special Focus Bio Opportunities

• Australia
• Barbados
• Canada
• Costa Rica
• Denmark
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Sweden
• United Kingdom/Ireland

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Programs for Breadth
Summer Programs China, Denmark, Italy,
Korea, Mexico, Sweden, Philippines, United
Kingdom
Language and Culture Programs Brazil, Chile,
China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Sweden,
Taiwan
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Whats the EAP selection criteria?

• Most programs require a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA
• Most require at least sophomore or junior
  standing
• Some have language prerequisites, many do not
• Personal motivation, maturity, flexibility,
  seriousness of academic purpose

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What is the International Opportunities Program
(IOP)?

• Anything outside the EAP Program
• Study, Work, Intern, Volunteer, Research, Teach
• Choose a program/country/length of time you cant
  find through EAP (anywhere from 2 weeks to 2
  years)
• Find a program that youre qualified for (GPA,
  Language, etc)
• May be able to get transfer credit fulfill
  major, minor, and/or breadth requirements
• May be eligible for Federal Aid and Cal Grants
• Gain hands-on experience through non-study
  programs

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Web Resources

• CIE web site www.cie.uci.edu
• Check out EAP information
• Early Academic Planning page
• Opportunities in Biological Sciences
• Program Wizard
• Check out IOP information
• Programs Links

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What Do I Do Next?

• Stop by the Center for International Education
  (CIE) at 1100 Student Services II to sign up for
  a Group Advising Session
• Bio Opportunities Abroad Information
  SessionWednesday, October 27400-500pmStudent
  Services II, Room 1010 A B
• Talk with the CIE staff and returned students!