Pre-Departure Orientation 2010 General Session
AGENDA CHECK-IN General Preparation – Study Abroad Health & Safety Abroad – Office of Student Life Registration Procedures – Registrar’s Office Ensuring Academic Credits – Drahmann Center Financial Responsibility – Bursar’s Office Q & A
Group Meetings Contact International Ambassadors for tips Profiles & tips available on our website or Step 4: PREPARE
General Preparation Barbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad Know Your Host Country Research: What matters to them & why? politics, pop culture, news, art, history, bias Talk to International Ambassadors ( Passport – no visa without it Consulates – Attitude adjustment; guest Special Services – Disclose for services Culture Shock – 2-week shock PATH - Prepare, Adapt, Time, Humor
Being Safe Abroad Ngoc Nguyen-Mains, Assistant Dean for Student Life Student Code of Conduct Abroad -Infractions abroad = SCU -Crimes dealt differently abroad Don’t be a Victim – Tips -Don’t be an obvious foreigner -Make copies of passport -Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues Beware of sublease scam -Check Student Life website for info
Registration Carol Bonney, Assistant Registrar May 15 th - UNIV 199 Study Abroad Advising Hold - Fall Reg. Mandatory Spring Advising Hold – Contact Faculty Advisor or Admin Withdrawal – Registration - Next Term Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays
Abroad Credits Lori Johnson, Special Programs Transcript Analyst Ensuring Credit Transfer - Approval Course Approval Form - Clarity Abroad Transcript – Patience Pass/Fail Abroad – SCU Policy Dropping Classes – Program policy
Financial Responsibility Alicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Fees Financial Holds – Clear by May 21 st Billing – Available on ecampus August 1, 2010 Financial Aid – 100% - Private Loans Payment Method – ecampus Studies Abroad Tuition is DUE AUGUST 21, 2010 FERPA Forms – Your Right; Parents Right Refund Process – Direct Deposit Dewar Tuition Insurance – Tuition Refund Plan
Important Actions Review Study Abroad Fees ( Review Housing Abroad Policy ( Talk to International Ambassadors Take care of financial holds Opt out SCU Health insurance Submit Course Approval Form Apply for visa (if required)
FOLLOW UP RECOMMENDED EVENTS Being a Woman Abroad April 12, 6 – 7 PM, Conference Room 21 Succeeding Amidst Cultural Shock April 13, 2010, 6 – 7 PM, Conference Room 21
FOLLOW UP TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST Download Location-specific Tips Sheet Study Abroad Handbook Pre-Departure Checklist Study Abroad Handbook , page 42
Questions?