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

2. 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..
OPPORTUNITY TO:
Gain credits
Experience other cultures
Grow ….

3. 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 …

4. Sheridan’s Partners
THE PORTAL ….. A link to start the process…
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

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

6. 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 …

7. 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 ?

8. 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):  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)

9. 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

10. 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: Sheridan; HOST” OR HOST; Summer at Sheridan

11. 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 visit
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

12. Ask me…