1. BGInS International Experience Requirement
September 26th & 29th, 2016

2. Agenda Introducing the BGInS International Experience Team: O. McCaul
Overview – 6 Options: C. Brown
International Experience Bursary: C. Brown
Carleton Course Taught Abroad: C. Brown
International Work Placement: O. McCaul
International Exchange: J. Maybank
Letter of Permission: C. Brown
GINS 3200, Experiential Learning Abroad: O. McCaul
GINS 3100, Global and International Group Project: C. Brown
Important things to know and think about: O. McCaul and C. Brown

3. IER Options – Page 1 & 2 Satisfy IER by: Option 1: Exchange
Option 2: Placement
Option 3: Letter of Permission
Option 4: GINS 3100, Global and International Group Project
Option 5: GINS 3200, Experiential Learning Abroad (Summer 2017, Belize)
Option 6: Carleton Course Taught Abroad (Summer 2017: AFRI 3100, South Africa)

4. Bursary – Page 3 Managed by the Awards and Financial Aid Office
Bursaries of between $500 – 2,500
Intended to supplement income
Funding will vary according to need
All students are eligible to apply but must demonstrate financial need to receive a bursary
Apply prior to departure through Carleton Central
Be very careful in considering your options because it may impact any OSAP or scholarship funding you are receiving
e.g. Scholarships require full-time status, a fall or winter placement may result in part-time status
e.g. OSAP requires full-time status in Canada, a fall or winter placement will therefore jeopardize OSAP

5. Option 6: Carleton Course Abroad – Page 12
Carleton Courses Abroad currently available:
AFRI 3100, African Studies Abroad

7. Course Outline – Key Themes
Gendered migration histories of the mines
Migrant livelihoods
Politics of belonging
Diasporas & the “rainbow nation”
Immigration and refugee policies and laws

8. Course details Monday May 8th to Friday May 26th, 2017
Coordinated with the African Centre for Migration & Society, University of the Witwatersrand (Jo’burg), and its MA class
Guest lectures
Site visits
Planned trips to Bushbuckridge and Musina
Application form on carleton.ca/africanstudies; Application deadline: 31 October 2016; Minimum of 3rd Year standing; cost: approx. $2,600

9. Option 2: Placement – Page 7
A placement is a “for credit” work option
Placement rules/considerations:
Placements must be “global and international”. Normally this means with an organization outside Canada, but it could also mean with an organization in Canada that works on global and international issues, e.g. Global Affairs Canada
Placements are normally unpaid, there may be exceptions
Placements are a minimum 6 and a maximum12 weeks of full time work (or the part time equivalent), though the exact timeframe is to be agreed with your employer
Placements require a minimum 7.0 CGPA

10. Placements (cont.) Placement course options currently available:
GINS 3900, International Placement [0.5 credit]
AFRI 3900, Placement [0.5 credit]
GPOL 3100, Global Politics Internship [2.5 credit]: open to GPOL students with 9.0 CGPA only
=> BGInS manages GINS 3900, African Studies and Political Science manage AFRI 3900 & GPOL 3100

11. Placement Timing Considerations
3rd year standing at time of placement; 2nd year standing at time of application
Minimum 6 and maximum 12 weeks placements or 200 to 400 hours
Preferably during a summer term:
A fall or winter placement may make it difficult to complete your degree in 4 years
A fall or winter placement may jeopardize your scholarship or OSAP because you lose full time status

12. Sourcing Placements Two options for sourcing placements:
BGInS Affiliated employers
BGInS identifies employer and enters into affiliation agreement
Students choose from list of available options
Student self-generated placements
Student identifies potential employer, BGInS reviews and enters into affiliation agreement

13. Assessment of Placements
Placement is a “for-credit” course:
Before placement: student, workplace supervisor and academic supervisor agree on student contract specifying:
Learning outcomes of placement
Tasks to achieve learning outcomes
Products (reports, campaigns, essays, etc.) to be produced
Workplace supervisor evaluates work performance
Academic supervisor assesses grade, incorporating both workplace assessment and academic assessment

14. How?: Application Process
October/November: Research your options
Have a one-on-one interview with Orlaith McCaul
Attend the placement workshop hosted by Career and Co-op Services
Attend information workshops featuring individual employers
Drop by Career Services: 401 Tory Building
Meet with our Career advisors (Resume, Interview Skills, Job Search)
Dec. 2: Deadline to apply to placement option
Jan. 4-Feb. 15: Apply for specific placements

15. Option 1: STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM – Page 5 & 6
Briana Fayad, LUISS (Rome, Italy)
What is the Student Exchange Program?
Study full-time (equivalent to minimum 1.5 Carleton credits) at one of Carleton’s partner institutions
Fall term, Winter term, or full academic year (Fall and Winter term)
Pay tuition to Carleton while on exchange
Transfer credits back to your Carleton degree

16. Where can you study on exchange?
Partner institutions in approximately
30 countries!
Visit Carleton.ca/isso/exchange
Look for partners open to undergraduate
students in “BGInS” / “FASS or FPA” / “All Faculties”
Consider language of study. Speaking a language
other than English opens up even more options!
Pay close attention to the legend on the partner list
Research the institutions you are interested in
thoroughly! This is very important. You will rank your
top 3 choices on the application.
Ayla Moreash,
University of Sterling (Scotland, UK)

17. Consider researching the Ontario Universities International (OUI) and Killam Fellowships programs.
May open up additional partner university options to you
There is often scholarships/funding associated with these programs
Bonus! OJS (China) and OIN/OMG (India) have no language requirement.

18. Are you eligible for exchange?
At the time of application you must:
Be registered as a full-time student with a minimum 2nd year standing.
Have completed at least one full academic year at Carleton (this applies especially to transfer students).
Have a minimum overall 7.0 CGPA (on courses completed at the time of application). This includes ALL courses (not just BGInS courses). The stronger your CGPA the better! No exceptions to minimum requirements.
Have enough credits remaining in your degree to study full-time at the partner institution.
Lucy Xie, Tec de Monterrey (Mexico)

19. Application for 2017-2018: Opens (Carleton Central) – Nov. 7 ($80 app
Application for : Opens (Carleton Central) – Nov. 7 ($80 app. fee) Deadline – Dec. 2 (No late applications!)
Attend an Exchange Info Session! This is mandatory
for all BGInS students applying for exchange (even
if you are here tonight). Full schedule of sessions is
on the ISSO website.
Check out the Exchange Fair (Oct. 4 & 5) to speak
with students who have been on exchange, who
are here on exchange, and to learn more about
Carleton’s partner institutions.
AFTER you have done these things, schedule a
meeting with the BGInS Exchange Coordinator if you
still have questions.
BE PREPARED! Applying and preparing for exchange
requires almost a full year of commitment.
Mathieu Breau, University of South Australia

20. FAQs Learn more at an Exchange Info Session
FAQs Learn more at an Exchange Info Session! It is very important you attend one of these sessions
If I meet the minimum 7.0 CGPA requirement, am I guaranteed one of my preferred (top 3) exchange placements?
How much does exchange cost?
How do I know if a partner is the right school for me?
When will I find out if I have been accepted?

21. Visit carleton.ca/isso/exchange
If you have questions after attending
an Info Session, contact the BGInS
Exchange Coordinator.
Follow the ISSO on social media and
sign up for the Exchange newsletter
by sending a blank to
Jennifer Maybank
BGInS Exchange Coordinator
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram &

22. Option 3: Letter of Permission (LOP) – Page 9
LOP is “self-guided” study abroad option
LOP rules/considerations:
LOP is possible at most universities in the world
Students must obtain permission in advance for their proposed courses to be transferred into their Carleton audit
Deadlines: Fall – July 1; Winter – Nov. 1; Summer – March 1
Student is responsible for paying tuition at the foreign university
Minimal logistical support from Carleton
Minimum CGPA of 6.5
More info:

23. Option 5: GINS 3200, Experiential Learning Abroad Page 11

24. What is GINS 3200?
GINS 3200 is an experiential learning opportunity that combines service abroad with in-class learning
Through engagement, service, and critical reflection, students will learn about the challenges and rewards of global engagement
Offered Early Summer Term 2017, managed by the Student Experience Office
Course structure:
Three-week in-class component prior to travel (course scheduled in evening)
Travel abroad for a duration of two weeks
One-week in-class wrap-up upon return
Eligibility: 3rd year standing at time of course

25. Destination Students will travel to Belize
Located in Central America, bordering Mexico and Guatemala
Students will travel to Toledo, which is the southernmost region of the country
Host organization: CELA Belize

26. Service Project & Cultural Excursion
Students will learn about Indigenous Rights and The Consent Order, which was a historical ruling around protecting Maya land rights in Belize
Students will engage in service projects aimed to increase awareness and understanding of Maya land rights
Students will have the opportunity to engage with community members and participate in cultural activities and excursions
These may include:
Presentations from community members
Snorkeling off the coast of Belize
Visiting protected environmental areas

27. Costs and Applications
Students will be responsible for program costs, flight costs, and tuition fees
Estimated program costs: $2,200
Students pay flight costs, but the Student Experience Office will book all flights
Applications will be submitted online through the Student Experience Office
An overall price including all program costs (including food, accommodations, most excursions, etc.) and flight costs will be finalized shortly. This fee will be paid to the BGInS department. Tuition fees will be paid as per usual.

28. Important Dates November 7th, 2016 – Applications open
December 2nd, 2016– Applications due
February 2017 – Application Decisions Finalized
April 29th, 2017 – Pre-Departure Session
May 1st-19th, 2017 – In-Class Learning Component
May 28th-June 10th, 2017 – Students Travel Abroad
June 12th-16th, 2017 – In-Class Wrap-up

29. Email: taylor.monk@carleton.ca
For further questions feel free to contact Taylor Monk:
Phone: ext. 3297

30. Option 4: GINS 3100, Global and International Group Project – Page 10
GINS 3100 [0.5 credit] course description:
Student teams work on a project related to global and international studies. Lectures are devoted to discussing group project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, a series of project reports and oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Intended for students who, for financial or other reasons, cannot travel abroad
Travel “virtually” by working with your fellow students and partners overseas on a collaborative project
Offered first time Winter 2018

31. Summary of IER Rules – Page 4
IER is mandatory in the Honours degree
IER is optional in the General degree
Students are not eligible for the IER until they have third year standing, i.e. have completed 9.0 credits
Normally, this means the first time students can go on IER is the summer term after second year (summer 2017)
When you go depends a great deal on what you do
Some IER options have minimum CGPA requirements
Exchange and placement: 7.0
Letter of permission: 6.5

32. IER Rules (cont.)
All IER options require that you earn at least 0.5 Carleton credits
Depending on which option you choose, these credits could appear on your audit either as part of your Specialization or as elective courses
There is no formal connection between the IER and the language requirement & Specialization, though students are encouraged to coordinate them
BGInS guarantees that sufficient IER options will be available for all students, it does not guarantee that space will be available in your first choice option

33. Rules for Specific Specializations
Africa and Globalization: IER must be satisfied by taking:
AFRI 3100, African Studies Abroad or
AFRI 3900, Placement or
Exchange at an African university
Global Politics:
GPOL 3100, 2.5 credits, open only to students in the GPOL Specialization who have a 9.0 CGPA

34. Other Very Important things to think about – Page 4
Academic Requirements
Timelines and Deadlines
Costs and Payments
International Travel Insurance
Airline reservations and accommodations
Passport
Visa

35. Contact Orlaith McCaul: BGInS International Experience Manager
Phone: