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Study AbroadStudy Abroad

Study Abroad has Study Abroad has become integral to become integral to internationalization internationalization and globalization and globalization initiatives that are initiatives that are being planned and being planned and implemented here at implemented here at UConn, as well as at UConn, as well as at most major colleges most major colleges and universities across and universities across the country.the country.

Global CompetencyGlobal Competency

In higher education we need to In higher education we need to “create world citizens to participate, “create world citizens to participate, prosper and lead in the global prosper and lead in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture” (Mike Adams, President, culture” (Mike Adams, President, Farleigh Dickenson University, UConn Farleigh Dickenson University, UConn 2010).2010).

Active Global CitizensActive Global Citizens

The goal: to foster engagement in The goal: to foster engagement in

a way that as James Skelly says a way that as James Skelly says should be the raison d’etre of should be the raison d’etre of international education as a whole to international education as a whole to address the “ serious systemic address the “ serious systemic problems that we face as humans problems that we face as humans living on this planet” (Lewin: 31). living on this planet” (Lewin: 31).

Benefits of Study AbroadBenefits of Study Abroad Students Gain Global KnowledgeStudents Gain Global Knowledge

Students develop Global SkillsStudents develop Global Skills

• Fluency in another languageFluency in another language• Negotiation in a different cultureNegotiation in a different culture• Working with others from different culturesWorking with others from different cultures• Identification of global problems and strategies for developing solutionsIdentification of global problems and strategies for developing solutions

Students acquire Global AttitudesStudents acquire Global Attitudes• Understanding that there isn’t just one way to do thingsUnderstanding that there isn’t just one way to do things• Sensitivity to culture differenceSensitivity to culture difference• Appreciation of our common humanityAppreciation of our common humanity

In sum: they develop intellectually, professionally and civically; becoming a global citizen.In sum: they develop intellectually, professionally and civically; becoming a global citizen.

Academic exploration and Academic exploration and commitment in a new context.commitment in a new context.

Study Abroad at UConnStudy Abroad at UConn

General InformationGeneral Information

Students can Study Abroad in the Fall, Students can Study Abroad in the Fall, Spring, Winter Intersession, Summer or Spring, Winter Intersession, Summer or Academic Year.Academic Year.

2.5 is the minimum GPA required.2.5 is the minimum GPA required. Exchange programs require a 3.0 GPA.Exchange programs require a 3.0 GPA. Study Abroad is usually for Sophomores, Study Abroad is usually for Sophomores,

Juniors & Seniors.Juniors & Seniors.

Getting Credits and GradesGetting Credits and Grades

• Earn UConn credit on UConn transcript.Earn UConn credit on UConn transcript.• Grades calculated into GPA (except some Grades calculated into GPA (except some

internships).internships).• Fulfill general education, elective, minor Fulfill general education, elective, minor

and/or major requirements. and/or major requirements. • Save electives & related courses for study Save electives & related courses for study

abroad –greater flexibility. abroad –greater flexibility. • Minor in International/ Area Studies.Minor in International/ Area Studies.

General Information (cont.)General Information (cont.) Language RequirementsLanguage Requirements

• Many programs are taught in English.Many programs are taught in English.• Students can take language courses to learn the Students can take language courses to learn the

language of the place in which they are studying.language of the place in which they are studying.• Some programs require language proficiency.Some programs require language proficiency.

Major/Minor/Gen Ed RequirementsMajor/Minor/Gen Ed Requirements• Students can go on any Students can go on any approvedapproved program and program and

fulfill requirements.fulfill requirements.• Courses can go towards the major, minor, or Courses can go towards the major, minor, or

general education requirements.general education requirements.

How to pick a program?How to pick a program?Students should look at their needs:Students should look at their needs:

●● Program/major requirementsProgram/major requirements

●● Language acquisition needs/requirementsLanguage acquisition needs/requirements

●● Study options: participate in a faculty-led UConn Study options: participate in a faculty-led UConn program, attend a specialized course for study program, attend a specialized course for study abroad students, conduct field study, intern in abroad students, conduct field study, intern in businesses or non-profits, or enroll in a foreign businesses or non-profits, or enroll in a foreign university through exchange or direct university through exchange or direct enrollment.enrollment.

●● Living options: dorm, apartment, or with a Living options: dorm, apartment, or with a familyfamily

Financial Aspects...Financial Aspects... Programs vary in cost, and many are very Programs vary in cost, and many are very

affordable.affordable.

Students can use grants Students can use grants

and loans that have been awarded.and loans that have been awarded.

Scholarships and additional loans are Scholarships and additional loans are available. available.

Don’t let cost keep students from Don’t let cost keep students from applying.applying.

Begin Planning EarlyBegin Planning Early Studying abroad is something students Studying abroad is something students

should start thinking about soon into should start thinking about soon into their college career.their college career.

Study abroad is for all majors, including Study abroad is for all majors, including those in humanities, social sciences, those in humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business, sciences, engineering, business, nursing, pharmacy and agriculturenursing, pharmacy and agriculture

Students should visit the study abroad Students should visit the study abroad website: website: http://www.abroad.uconn.eduhttp://www.abroad.uconn.edu

DeadlinesDeadlines

Applications for the Spring and Applications for the Spring and Wintersession are due October 1st.Wintersession are due October 1st.

Applications for the Summer are due in Applications for the Summer are due in early March.early March.

Applications for the Fall and Applications for the Fall and Academic Year are due on March 15.Academic Year are due on March 15.

Studying Abroad is a Studying Abroad is a Window to the WorldWindow to the World

Uconn Education Abroad Uconn Education Abroad Website:Website:

http://www.abroad.uconn.eduhttp://www.abroad.uconn.edu

Dorothea (Dora) Hast, UConn Global AffairsDorothea (Dora) Hast, UConn Global Affairsdorothea.hast@uconn.edudorothea.hast@uconn.edu