International Programs: Study Abroad Elizabeth Davis, Director of International & Off-Campus Programs

First, some trivia

Why study abroad?

To foster global citizenship Understanding connection between global and local issues Self-awareness and awareness of others Cultural empathy – intercultural competency Taking action Responsibility as a citizen of the world Part of the McDaniel Plan

To grow as a person Independence Character-building Maturity Self-reliance Confidence Adaptability Flexibility

To increase employability Problem solving skills Intercultural communication skills New perspectives <10% U.S. students study abroad

What are the options? http://global.mcdaniel.edu

Academics Wide variety of classes Major Minor McDaniel Plan Electives Won’t delay graduation if plan properly Consider options in terms of academics

Duration Short Term – 2-3 weeks Summer Semester Academic Year

Location Over 50 countries Popular locations Hungary Greece Jordan

Program Types Jan Term Abroad McDaniel College in Budapest Exchanges University of Glasgow Honors Program Affiliated Programs

Jan Terms Abroad Lead by McDaniel Faculty Special topics Locations and topics can vary year to year Examples: Myths, Monks, Monuments – Greece Scuba Diving the World – Mozambique Tropical Marine Biology – the Bahamas Educational and Life Experiences of the Deaf – The Dominican Republic

McDaniel College in Budapest Our Campus – awards degrees Global campus Semester or academic year or longer 3 programs – New Crossroads Study tours Same tuition & can use all your aid mcdaniel.edu/studyabroad

Exchanges Same tuition - housing costs vary Can use all your aid Universite Saint Louis – Brussels, Belgium French Some classes in English (Econ, Poli Sci) Africa University – Mutare, Zimbabwe Classes in English (social sciences, health science, Econ, business)

University of Glasgow Honors Program Glasgow, Scotland Open to Honors Students Wide variety of classes, including a special Honors class Can use federal and state aid, but not McDaniel aid

Affiliated Programs Partner institutions and organizations A lot of acronyms: API, ISA, CIS, CIEE Can use state and federal aid, but not McDaniel aid Depending on location, costs could be lower than tuition here.

Experiential Learning Abroad Internships​ Research​ Service Learning​ Classroom learning​ A combination Study abroad is not just “study” abroad

The Study Abroad Process

Start Planning Early! At least a year in advance Meet with Elizabeth Talk to your advisors Talk to your parents Meet with the Financial Aid Get/renew passport Apply a semester in advance – online Can start planning this semester

Funding Study Abroad Federal & state aid for all affiliated programs McDaniel, federal, & state aid for Budapest & exchanges Study Abroad Scholarships Meet with the Financial Aid Office early on in the process Affiliated programs have their own scholarships for their programs.

Global Fellows Program Global Fellows will: deepen & broaden their understanding of global issues develop heightened intercultural competency cultivate the skills & attitudes necessary to lead successful personal & professional lives in a global context Contact: Dr. Amy McNichols amcnichols@mcdaniel.edu About 40 Global Fellows selective program – have to apply and demonstrate have passion/dedication for this Academic program

Global Fellows Program Cont. Apply during the Spring of first year Year 4 Years 2-4 Capstone experience in major, global theme Global Learning Portfolio Proficiency in a foreign language 5 international courses Graduation Workshops (professional/personal development) Special notation on transcript with letter explaining the program Global extracurricular activities Global Issues Colloquium Study abroad

Questions? Contact information: Elizabeth M. Davis Director of International and Off-Campus Programs CEO – lower level Rouzer ipo@mcdaniel.edu facebook.com/McDanielAbroad