1. Study Abroad while at PSOB
November 2018 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. Europe and our recent Partners
ITT Dublin
Ireland
LIT Limerick
Ireland
HAN University
Netherlands
Northwestern University
Switzerland

5. Excerpts from Recent Testimonials ….
“I attended a 2-week course at FHNW in Basel..…. Not only did I earn a credit.. the course was also a great cultural experience, as students came from all over the world .. China, Thailand, the UK, Poland, Ukraine etc….” Misha - Summer 2016– FHNW, Switzerland
"I wanted to study abroad because it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity……. My time at FHNW has changed my life forever. Living and experiencing life in Switzerland is one of the best takeaways.….. Sheridan was there to guide me along the process…. FHNW has fantastic events for their international students where they can get to know each other as well as Switzerland." Amanda – Spring 2017 – FHNW, Switzerland
“To say that my time abroad was amazing would be an understatement. It was completely life-changing... I had the opportunity to learn.. with other students from a wide range of countries…. I will cherish the memories and friends I made forever. Thank you, Sheridan, for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.” Davina - Spring 2018 – HAN, The Netherlands
“My first encounter of the idea of studying abroad was at PSOB’s Information Session … This idea of studying abroad became something I looked forward to….. Becoming life long friends with different people, experiencing travels with these people… will forever be apart of my life….” Nadia - Spring 2018 – HAN, The Netherlands
“Thank you for an opportunity of a lifetime!!. I look forward to my semester at FHNW and the excitement of travelling Europe …” Maria - Fall 2018 – FHNW, Switzerland

6. Sheridan’s Partner
THE PORTAL ….. A link to start the process…
NORTHWESTERN University of Applied Arts in Switzerland, first a little about the country …..
Initial INBOUND/OUTBOUND Fall 2016; 20 students have come to Sheridan or gone to FHNW
Located in Otlen/Basel just 100km from Zurich and very near France & Germany … in the center of EUROPE (English delivery… International Business Studies)
OTHER NEW Developments … to be developed over the next year

7. Our Experiences to Date:
Over two dozen Sheridan Bachelors students have studied abroad for a semester
A similar number of Partner school students have studied at Sheridan
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 …

8. 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 ?

9. Expenses (very approx.):
Switzerland (Full Semester)-
Residence /Food / Local transport / Misc.:  700 – 900 SFrancs
Travel (can vary):  SFrancs
MONTHLY TOTAL :1000 SFrancs (~ CDN $1700) 
OVERALL x 5 months = CDN$ 8,500
Additional: Air travel Canada to/from Switzerland: CDN $1000
CDN $ 10,000 – 11,000 Total Semester ( + Sheridan tuition)
Summer School (2-3 weeks)-
Program Residence /Food / Misc.: 
Program TOTAL :1500 – 2000 Euro (~ CDN $3000) 
Additional: Air travel Canada to/from Europe: CDN $1000
CDN $ 4,000 – 4,500 (+ 1 course Sheridan tuition)

10. Key Questions … always:
Tuition is paid at Sheridan for the number of courses that you have on your agreed Learning Agreement (3-5)
Student / Entry Visas vary by country and need to be confirmed and are dependent upon your own nationality Insurance - typically covered by Sheridan Student Insurance
Courses confirmed by PSOB and arranged by HOST (Learning Agreement established)
Financing: OSAP eligible; Bursaries available for application
Application process driven by Partner International Office
You can keep in contact throughout with Sheridan’s PSOB and International Offices … “your link to home”…
Credits are transferred as Advanced Sheridan

11. Options are available…remember part of the consideration is alignment….
Study abroad for a TERM
Work with Academic Advisor, 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”: HAN = Breadth Elective - Global Culture 1000; FHNW = Business Elective – Creativity/Innovation BUSM 49001D
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

12. 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
APPLICATION DEADLINE end January for Fall 2019; end March for Spring 2020
If selected join a select group, get guidance through the process
APPROVALS within 1 month of Application; LAs within 2 months of Approval
Experience a NEW WORLD, a NEW YOU

13. What is the process?
Investigate your own situation, are you interested? Do you have room in your credits? Can you plan for a departure < year+?
If you are keen to go within the next 3 semesters contact me and fill out an application for participation
Upon Application you will be notified of being accepted
Once accepted in the program, you will meet with the Academic Advisor to fill out a Learning Agreement for the period of study (this will be signed off / form the base of your Study Abroad period)
You will be announced to the Partner institution 3-4 months prior to your period of study AND you will begin preparations at Sheridan (with International, Student Financial Services etc.)
You will begin your preparations for departure !!

14. Ask me…