Why Study Abroad

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Why Study Abroad?

• Because it is required by your major
• "International Experience Requirement. All
  Spanish majors are required to complete an
  approved study abroad program in a
  Spanish-speaking country consisting of a minimum
  of six units (90 hours). To fulfill the
  International Experience Requirement, Spanish
  majors must enroll in a study abroad program
  approved by the department. Participation in
  other study abroad programs without the written
  approval of the department will not meet the
  international experience requirement for the
  major." (2006-2007 General Catalog SDSU, p. 410)

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SDSU Programs Abroad

• Study Abroad Programs
• Madrid, Spain and Alajuela, Costa Rica Summer
  Programs
• Madrid Spain - Spring and Fall Semesters
• SDSU Exchange Programs
• CSU International Programs CSU System-wide
  programs
• Non-SDSU Program Options

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Benefits of a SDSU Program

• Full time SDSU Campus Support
• Low Cost
• Designated Scholarships (approx 800)
• Outstanding Universities
• You can take financial aid with you
• Resident Credit

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Credit Matters

• All SDSU programs are resident credit
• Non-SDSU programs are transfer credit
• Get course approval BEFORE
• they go abroad by meeting with academic advisor
• Get Spanish Clearance Form signed

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Travel/Study Programs

• Madrid, Spain (Univ. de Nebrija)
• Tentative dates June 2 28, 2008
• Earn four units of SDSU Spanish credit
• Option to earn one-three additional units
• Four weeks with 80 hours of instruction
• Live with a host family
• Travel throughout Madrid
• SDSU Spanish majors can apply units toward study
  abroad requirement
• No visa required

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Travel/Study Programs

• Alajuela, Costa Rica (Inst. de Cultura y Lengua
  Costarricense) Summer 2008
• Earn four units of SDSU Spanish credit
• Option to earn one-three additional units
• Travel throughout Alajuela and San Jose
• SDSU Spanish majors can apply units toward study
  abroad requirement
• SDSU Spanish Department faculty led
• No visa required

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Semester in Spain

• Spring (visa req) and Fall Semester programs
• Earn 13-17 units of SDSU credit
• Coursework in Spanish Language and Culture

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Semester in Spain

• Students are housed at language center at
  Universidad de Nebrija
• Housing is with Host Family
• Excursions to historical sites i.e. Segovia and
  6 local sites (the Prado and Reina Sofia
  Museums, Royal Palace, etc.)

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SDSU Exchange Programs

• Exchange partnerships in over 40 countries,
  Spanish speaking countries include Argentina,
  Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain
• Emphasis is immersion and enrolling in classes
  with regular host university students
• Least expensive programs
• Housing is flexible (apartment,
• host family, residence hall)

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CSU International Programs

• Fully supported by all CSU campuses
• Highly competitive
• Full year in length
• Very inexpensive programs in 18 countries, but
  you must select a Spanish-speaking country only
  (Chile, Mexico, Spain)
• Housing options are flexible
• Prices vary

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International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

• Programs in 34 different countries
• Summer, Semester and Full year programs available
• Programs costs include Tuition, Housing and
  Meals
• Application allows for multiple site selection

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Program Costs

• Study Abroad is an investment in your future
• SDSU Programs are subsidized. Costs vary from
  country to country depending on cost of living
• SDSU Financial Aid can used for semester and year
  long programs
• SDSU Ranks 1 in CSU System for scholarships for
  study abroad with over 90,000 awarded in
  2002/2003

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Financial Aid

• General Rules Regarding Financial Aid
• Student receiving financial aid at SDSU can use
  their aid on ANY approved program (SDSU or
  otherwise)
• Some aid is only available on SDSU programsState
  University Grant (SUG) and some
  departmental/community-based scholarships
• Remember that aid can only be disbursed upon
  arrival at your host institution and receipt of
  verification of enrollment (except most Travel
  Study programs)
• Students are encouraged to contact Financial Aid
  to see how they may finance their study abroad
  program. Details concerning aid and scholarships
  can be found at http//www.sa.sdsu.edu/isc/finaid.
  htm

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Enjoy!