Study Abroad while at PSOB November 2016 Undergraduate – Outbound Introduction Professor Stan Kamzol

Welcome to the exciting world of Study Abroad Every day is a NEW DAY ! Every decision you make shapes WHO you are, WHAT you can do, and WHY you are special The WORLD is your oyster.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpTUjHTiQv8 OPPORTUNITY TO: Gain credits Experience other cultures Grow ….

Sheridan’s Program A contemporary opportunity to build a NEW YOU In addition to all the extra-curricular activities, your course development and inspired learning YOU CAN … Take the opportunity to: Study in Europe … for a semester … for summer school You can experience a NEW WORLD You can build a NEW YOU …

Sheridan’s Partners 2016 - 2017 THE PORTAL ….. A link to start the process… http://speakingbiz.sheridancollege.ca/study-abroad-opportunities/ HAN University in The Netherlands We have been Partners with HAN for 6 years Study Abroad in BOTH directions Located in Arnhem (English delivery… International Business Studies) just 100km from Amsterdam and close to all of EUROPE NORTHWESTERN University of Applied Arts in Switzerland We are in our first year of Partnership Initial INBOUND Fall 2016; Initial OUTBOUND Spring 2017 Located in Basel / Olten just 100km from Zurich and very near France / Germany … in the center of EUROPE (English delivery… International Business Studies) OTHER NEW Developments …. In Asia, In Central/South America During 2017 new opportunities to be announced

Europe and our current Partners ITT Dublin Ireland LIT Limerick Ireland HAN University Netherlands Northwestern University Switzerland

Our Experiences to Date: Nearly two dozen Sheridan Bachelors students have studied abroad for a semester Half a dozen Sheridan graduates have moved on to study their Masters at Partner schools Each experience has been rewarding, inspirational, defining ….. In attendance today … You have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps and to continue our growing Study Abroad Experience …

The Questions and Reflections: How does it fit ? BUT what about credits, monies, culture shock …. ? WHO can help answer my questions ? How can I be a part of this ?

Term expenses (very approx.): The Netherlands: Residence /Food / Local transport / Misc.:  800 – 900 Euro Travel (can vary):  100 Euro MONTHLY TOTAL :1000 Euro (~ CDN $1500)  x 5 months = CDN$ 7,500 Additional: Air travel Canada to/from Netherlands: CDN $1000 CDN $ 9,000 – 10,000 Total Semester ( + Sheridan tuition) Switzerland: Residence /Food / Local transport / Misc.:  700 – 900 SFrancs Travel (can vary):  100-200 SFrancs MONTHLY TOTAL :1000 SFrancs (~ CDN $1700)  x 5 months = CDN$ 8,500 Additional: Air travel Canada to/from Switzerland: CDN $1000 CDN $ 10,000 – 11,000 Total Semester ( + Sheridan tuition)

Key Questions … always: Tuition is paid at Sheridan (you are a full time Sheridan student) Student / Entry Visas vary by country and need to be confirmed and are dependent upon your own nationality Insurance abroad is typically covered by Sheridan Student Insurance Application / Arrival / Accommodation by HOST Partner Courses confirmed by PSOB and arranged by HOST Financing: OSAP eligible; Scholarships / Bursaries available for application

Options are available…remember part of the consideration is alignment…. Study abroad for a TERM Find a school, a program, that aligns You remain a student of PSOB Your successful credits get transferred back to Sheridan Study abroad for SUMMER SCHOOL Find a SUMMER SCHOOL program that interests you (HAN, FHNW) Confirm that it fits an “elective” Successful credit gets transferred back to Sheridan Alignment… Fall Semester Abroad (late August – late January) Spring Semester Abroad (late February – late June, early July) At Sheridan Winter Semester starts early January Options: Fall @ Sheridan; “Spring @ HOST” OR Fall @ HOST; Summer at Sheridan

The Process going forward… Think about the opportunity: Consider your own situation Consider your interest, your ability to participate / to finance Research the options (look at info about study abroad experiences, talk to students, look at travel books / websites (Lonely Planet etc.), visit www.intercultures.gc.ca, visit www.myworldabroad.com Apply as per the Portal Follow the application process If selected join a select group, get guidance through the process Further follow up sessions will occur Experience a NEW WORLD, a NEW YOU

Ask me… stan.kamzol@sheridancollege.ca