Studying Abroad Education Abroad Rowe 116 M-F 8:30am-5pm www.abroad.uconn.edu

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

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

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

Benefits of Study Abroad Students Gain Global Knowledge Students Gain Global Knowledge Students develop Global Skills Students develop Global Skills Fluency in another language Fluency in another language Negotiation in a different culture Negotiation in a different culture Working with others from different cultures Working with others from different cultures Identification of global problems and strategies for developing solutions Identification of global problems and strategies for developing solutions Students acquire Global Attitudes Students acquire Global Attitudes Understanding that there isn’t just one way to do things Understanding that there isn’t just one way to do things Sensitivity to culture difference Sensitivity to culture difference Appreciation of our common humanity Appreciation 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 commitment in a new context.

Study Abroad at UConn

General Information Students can Study Abroad in the Fall, Spring, Winter Intersession, Summer or Academic Year. Students can Study Abroad in the Fall, Spring, Winter Intersession, Summer or 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, Juniors & Seniors. Study Abroad is usually for Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors.

Getting Credits and Grades Earn UConn credit on UConn transcript.Earn UConn credit on UConn transcript. Grades calculated into GPA (except some internships).Grades calculated into GPA (except some internships). Fulfill general education, elective, minor and/or major requirements.Fulfill general education, elective, minor and/or major requirements. Save electives & related courses for study abroad –greater flexibility.Save electives & related courses for study abroad –greater flexibility. Minor in International/ Area Studies.Minor in International/ Area Studies.

General Information (cont.) Language Requirements Language Requirements Many programs are taught in English.Many programs are taught in English. Students can take language courses to learn the language of the place in which they are studying.Students can take language courses to learn the language of the place in which they are studying. Some programs require language proficiency.Some programs require language proficiency. Major/Minor/Gen Ed Requirements Major/Minor/Gen Ed Requirements Students can go on any approved program and fulfill requirements.Students can go on any approved program and fulfill requirements. Courses can go towards the major, minor, or general education requirements. Courses can go towards the major, minor, or general education requirements.

How to pick a program? Students should look at their needs: ●Program/major requirements ●Language acquisition needs/requirements ●Study options: participate in a faculty-led UConn program, attend a specialized course for study abroad students, conduct field study, intern in businesses or non-profits, or enroll in a foreign university through exchange or direct enrollment. ●Living options: dorm, apartment, or with a family

Financial Aspects... Programs vary in cost, and many are very affordable. Programs vary in cost, and many are very affordable. Students can use grants Students can use grants and loans that have been awarded. Scholarships and additional loans are available. Scholarships and additional loans are available. Don’t let cost keep students from applying. Don’t let cost keep students from applying.

Begin Planning Early Studying abroad is something students should start thinking about soon into their college career. Studying abroad is something students should start thinking about soon into their college career. Study abroad is for all majors, including those in humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business, nursing, pharmacy and agriculture Study abroad is for all majors, including those in humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business, nursing, pharmacy and agriculture Students should visit the study abroad website: Students should visit the study abroad website:

Deadlines Applications for the Spring and Wintersession are due October 1st. Applications for the Spring and Wintersession are due October 1st. Applications for the Summer are due in early March. Applications for the Fall and Academic Year are due on March 15. Applications for the Fall and Academic Year are due on March 15.

Studying Abroad is a Window to the World

Uconn Education Abroad Website: Dorothea (Dora) Hast, UConn Global Affairs