Study or Work en France

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Study or Work en France!
Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Education Abroad Program International
Opportunities Program
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UCIs Center for International Education

• EAP - UCs Education Abroad Program
• Well tell you all about it!
• IOP - UCIs International Opportunities Program
• Study, Work, Internship, Volunteer, Research,
  Teaching
• Why study on IOP when theres EAP?

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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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Why Study on EAP?

• The Regents of the University of California have
  recognized the need to incorporate an
  international experience into your UC degree.
• EAP is part of UC. You are not taking time off,
  but maintain your UCI status while abroad.
• UCI wants you to go abroad!

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Will I get credit?

• Yes!
• All course work abroad on EAP earns 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. Make normal
  progress towards your degree with careful
  planning.

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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.

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What can I do in France?
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Language and Culture ProgramBordeaux or Lyon

• Fall semester
• Requires 3-5 quarters of French
• Fulfill about one year of language in one
  quarter!

Lyon
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Short-Term Year-Long Full Immersion Programs

• Take regular host university courses with French
  students.
• Focus on your major, minor, breadth, or
  electives.
• Bordeaux (year or Spring)
• Grenoble
• Lyon
• Toulouse

Toulouse central market
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Special Focus Programs One Semester

• American University of Paris (AUP) Introductory
  Studies in Western Civilization Program
• Fall or Spring semester
• 0 - 3 quarters of French
• UC Center Paris
• French and European Studies
• Fall Semester
• 1-4 quarters of French

AUPs arondissement (neighborhood)
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Special Focus ProgramsFull Year

• Critical Studies (Paris)
• Sciences Po (Paris)
• Science and Engineering (Grenoble)
• Graduate

Sciences Po classroom
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Whats the selection criteria?

• Depends on program - read brochure
• Most immersion programs require a 3.0 GPA and
  junior standing.
• Many language culture programs require a 2.5
  GPA and sophomore standing (apply as a freshman!)
• Language requirements vary by program.

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How and when do I apply?

• EAP France Deadlines
• Fall or Year January 18, 2004
• Spring May 20, 2004
• To apply
• Go to www.cie.uci.edu
• Fill out the Self Advising Worksheet
• Bring your completed worksheet to the Center
  for International Education (CIE), and pick up
  your on-line application.
  No appointment necessary! ?
• If you have questions, come by CIE to talk to a
  Peer Advisor (IPA) M-F, 10am-3pm or call (949)
  824-6343

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IOP Work in France...as a student

• Council Work Abroad
• International Volunteer Program

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IOP Work in Franceafter graduation

• Teach in France, French Ministry of Education
  http//www.frenchculture.org/education/support/ass
  istant/2003.html
• Forum USA Science, Tech and Management jobs in
  France http//www.forumusa.org/

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More Information?

• Check out CIEs web site at www.cie.uci.edu
• Check out EAPs website at www.eap.ucop.edu
  
• Talk with the CIE staff and EAP returned students!

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What do students say?

• Lots.

LETS HEAR FROM SOME RETURNED STUDENTS NOW!