1. Study Abroad Portugal SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ● WASHINGTON, DC

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3. SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Gilman Scholar
David McLean-Perkins
SDSU, Major: information systems
Family originally from the Azores
The affordable cost of the program
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ● WASHINGTON, DC

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SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ● WASHINGTON, DC

5. STUDY ABROAD.STATE.GOV
Aggregates U.S. and foreign government study abroad resources;
Provides government health and safety information from the Bureau of Consular Affairs;
Provides outbound student mobility data;
Provides location reports detailing U.S. study abroad participation in the country or area, State Department programs in country, passport information, and travel safety information

6. US STUDY ABROAD CAPACITY BUILDING MOOC
MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) for higher education institutions developed in partnership with EdX and Arizona State University
Goal: Upon completion of the course institution representatives will better understand best practices of managing all aspects of study abroad programs, including planning, credit, funding, health and safety, and student reintegration after post-study abroad.
SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ● WASHINGTON, DC

7. Factors Influencing Decision-Making by US Institutions/Students
Demographics
Total number of undergraduate students
Total number of undergraduate international students (degree seeking)
Total number of incoming undergraduate exchange students
Total number of US students (degree seeking and exchange)
Top three home countries for international students
Academic calendar
Term 1
Term 2
Summer

8. Academic In which academic areas is your institution strongest?
Number of undergraduate and masters courses taught in English
Do you teach Portuguese for foreigners?
If so, how many levels?
Who provides academic advising for the students?
How is the course selection and registration process handled?
Can students pursue independent research?
Are syllabi generally available for courses?
Do you offer summer courses/programs taught in English?
Do you offer summer programs in Portuguese for foreigners?
Do you use the European Credit Transfer System?
Can you accommodate customized programs?

9. Student Life/Student Safety
Do you have an office to support incoming exchange student?
If yes, how many staff are in this office?
Do you offer an arrival orientation for international exchange students? If so, what topics are covered?
Do you offer counseling services in English?
Is there a medical facility at the university?
How do you support students with physical and mental disabilities?
Do you offer university accommodation?
If no, can you place students in private accommodation.
What are the accommodation options (homestays, apartments, individual rooms in apartments, etc)
If you arrange homestays, how do you vet the homestays?
How do you handle student conduct issues (non academic)?
What support can you provide for victims of sexual assault and harassment  

10. Factors Influencing Decision-Making by US Institutions/Students
Experiential Activities Can students participate in internships?
Can you offer academic credit for internships?
Do you offer opportunities for service learning?
Integration
How do you help students integrate with local students?
Do students have the opportunity to live with local students? 

11. ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION
Reflection Piece
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION
STAKEHOLDER GOAL
Potential Influencers
Scholarships and Funding
Health and Safety
Marketing and Promotion
National Initiatives
3-5 Steps to Reach Goal
SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ● WASHINGTON, DC