CUAbroad - Global Engagement!

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CUAbroad - Global Engagement!

• Presented by Ella A. SweigertDirector of
  Education Abroad (CUAbroad) The Center for
  Global Education
• The Catholic University of America

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What is CUAbroad?

• Education abroad unit of the Center for Global
  Education at the Catholic University of America
• Supports CGEs efforts to advance the
  international character of the University by
  promoting, supporting, and developing a wide
  range of education abroad opportunities for
  members of the CUA community

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CUAbroad CGE Staff

• Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
• Madison Bolls, Global Program Manager
• 111 McMahon Hall
• Phone [phone]
• Website http//cuabroad.cua.edu
• Email cuabroad_at_cua.edu

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The Role of CUAbroad

• Develops and administers education abroad
  opportunities for CUA and non-CUA students
• Coordinates efforts with CUA academic and
  administrative units and institutions in the US
  and abroad
• Serves the students and the CUA community

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Services Provided

• Educational abroad advising
• (group, individual, and walk-in)
• Education Abroad 101 Introductory group
  informational sessions (Mon Wed)
• Evaluation of overseas grades and course
  equivalencies (together with Transfer
  Coordinator)
• Education abroad pre-departure sessions (general
  and program-specific)

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Services Provided (Contd.)

• Visa application assistance
• International resource library and travel
  information
• International Student and Teacher Identity Cards
  (ISIC ITIC)
• Emergency evacuation coverage
• Foreign transcript evaluation upon return
• Re-entry workshops and conference (Life After
  Study Abroad)
• And much more

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CUAbroad Strategic Goals 2008-2009

• To support the universitys efforts to strengthen
  the student experience, CUAbroad will
• Review and assess existing CUA education abroad
  programs initiate new programs
• Develop guidelines and procedures for education
  abroad program evaluation and proposal
  (including health, safety and liability,
  emergency protocol, etc.)
• Encourage faculty to get involved in leading
  education abroad programs (short-term programs)

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Why Study or Intern Abroad?

• Earn college credit
• Travel and meet new people
• Learn or perfect foreign language skills
• Gain cross-cultural skills
• Broaden your perspective
• Gain experience in your field (internships)
• Strengthen your resume

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Semester Abroad Overview

• Earn up to 15 credits
• Must have completed 45 credits
• Full-time degree-seeking student at the time of
  application
• 2.8 minimum G.P.A. and no disciplinary probation
  (The Oxford Honors program requires 3.5
  G.P.A.)
• Language of instruction English or host
  countrys language
• Wide range of subjects
• Open to all majors

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Semester and Academic Year Options

• AUSTRALIA Fremantle, Melbourne, Brisbane
• BELGIUM Brussels/Leuven
• UK Essex, Leeds, London Oxford
• FRANCE Paris, Nantes, Arles
• GERMANY Berlin, Eichstatt
• GREECE Athens
• ITALY Rome
• POLAND Poznan
• SPAIN Seville, Madrid and Valencia

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CUA in Rome FLAGSHIP PROGRAM

• Full-time on-site CUA resident director
• Fall Spring semesters
• Use of CUAs own facilities library, computer
  lab, student lounge
• Excursions to Tuscany and the Bay of Naples
• No prior knowledge of Italian required
• Courses are taught in English Italian
• Liberal Arts Track (live in dorm, 1 Italian
  course)
• Immersion Track (host family, 2 Italian courses)

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CUAs Oxford Honors Program

• Fall and Spring Semesters (starting fall 2009)
• 3.5 G.P.A. for undergraduates (3.8 for graduates)
• A wide range of subjects
• Take 3 tutorials totaling 15 credits for
  undergrads and 9 for graduates
• Students will be reading, researching and writing
  when not meeting with their tutors
• Oxford college affiliation
• Live in Oxford student housing (single
• rooms, shared kitchen, lounge bathroom)

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International Internships

• Gain professional experience in your field with
  an internship abroad.
• Earn course credits and add an international
  component to your resume
• LOCATIONS
• BELGIUM Brussels/Leuven
• UK London, England
• IRELAND Dublin
• Additional options will be offered in the future

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Short-term Programs

• Led by CUA faculty
• Offered during spring and summer breaks
• One to six weeks in length
• For-credit options and spring break trips
• Stay with host families or in student housing
• Open to undergraduates graduates
• Must have 2.5 min. G.P.A. to obtain credit

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Non-CUA Program Options

• Not affiliated with CUA
• Offered by other institutions organizations
• Research programs by accredited institutions
• Have program approved by CUAbroad
• Appointment with CUAbroad advisor, academic
  advisor and Transfer Coordinator
• Must have courses pre-approved
• Consult with Financial Aid (CUA aid does not
  apply)
• Complete CUAbroad providers applications
• Receive transfer credit (C or better, no grades)

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Whats New Exciting

• Expanded program offerings to include all
  continents
• CUA scholarships service learning options will
  be available
• Oxford Honors Program (OPUS) new for fall 09
• London Internship for all majors new for spring
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• New program options in Argentina, Chile, China,
  Ecuador, France, India, Japan, Morocco, New
  Zealand and South Africa (with IES)

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Financing Education Abroad

• CUA students pay tuition plus a program fee
  (5,000)
• Program fee covers housing, excursions, and meals
  if offered)
• No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged
• Visa, round-trip airfare and personal expenses
  not included
• Cost breakdown sheets provided and shared with
  Financial Aid
• CUA grants scholarships, federal state aid
  are ALL available for affiliated programs

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Getting Started

• Start planning early
• Visit the Education Abroad Office
• Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info Session
• Discuss plans with faculty advisor
• Research programs talk with former participants
• Apply early (Deadlines March 1 and October 1)
• TO APPLY Online Application, Statement of
  Purpose, Transcript, Letter(s) of Recommendation,
  Resume (for internships), Course Approval, Proof
  of Health Insurance, Copy of Passport, Photos

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CUAbroad Contact Information

• Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
• sweigert_at_cua.edu
• Madison Bolls, Global Program Manager
• bolls_at_cua.edu
• 111 McMahon Hall
• Phone [phone]
• Website http//cuabroad.cua.edu
• Email cuabroad_at_cua.edu