CUAbroad: Horizons beyond the

Classroom Odyssey Day, April 13, 2012

Presented by Ella A. Sweigert

Director of Education Abroad (CUAbroad)

The Center for Global EducationThe Catholic University of America

What is CUAbroad ?

The education abroad office of the Center for Global Education (CGE) at the Catholic University of AmericaWe support CGE’s efforts to advance the international character of the University Develop, support and promote, and support a wide range of education abroad options for the CUA community

What does CUAbroad do?

Develop and administer education abroad programs

Coordinate efforts with CUA academic and administrative units and institutions in the US and abroad

Serve our students, faculty and the CUA community

Services We Provide

Educational abroad advising (group, individual, and walk-in)

Education Abroad 101: Getting Started (informational sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed)

Evaluate overseas courses for CUA equivalencies

Pre-departure (general and program-specific)

Re-entry workshopsLife After Study Abroad Conference Global Student Ambassadors Ask a Student web profiles

Additional Services

International resource library and travel

information

Visa application assistance

International Student and Teacher Identity

Cards (ISIC & ITIC)

International health & emergency evacuation

Insurance (FrontierMEDEX)

Foreign transcript evaluation upon return

And much more…

Why Study or Intern Abroad?

Academic credit toward degree

Learn or perfect foreign language skills

Gain experience in a career field

(internships)

Strengthen the resume

Travel and meet new people

Gain intercultural skills & competence

Broaden one’s perspective

View US from a more global

perspective

CUA in Rome: Flagship Program

Fall or spring semesters No prior knowledge of Italian required Courses taught in English & ItalianLiberal Arts or Italian Immersion tracks Full-time on-site CUA resident director & residence staffStudent residence or host family (for advanced language students)Facilities: library, computer lab, lounge Excursions to Tuscany and the Bay of Naples, buffalo mozzarella farm, etc.

CUA Oxford Program – Flagship Program

Fall or spring semesters & summer3.5 G.P.A. for U Grads, 3.8 for Grads)

A wide range of subjectsTake 3 tutorials for 15 undergrad credits

(9 for graduates)

Lots of reading, researching and writing when not meeting with tutors

Affiliation with Oxford college Oxford student housing (single rooms, shared kitchen, lounge & bathroom)Extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.

International Internships

Gain practical experience Earn course credits Enhance the resume and career

prospectsLOCATIONS:

BELGIUM: Brussels/Leuven UK: London, EnglandIRELAND: DublinAdditional options to teach, work and volunteer abroad

Semester Abroad: An Overview

Open to all majors

Programs on five continents

Non-traditional destinations

15-16 credits (9 for graduate students)

Instruction in English, host country’s

language or both

Wide range of subjects taught

Fulfill requirements in major, minor,

distribution, electives

Semester and Academic Year Options

Short-term Programs

CUA faculty-led programsDirect-enrollment programs Spring break or summer One to six weeks in length1, 3, 6 or 9 creditsHost families or student housingOpen to undergraduates & graduatesMust have 2.5 min. G.P.A.Austria, Belize, Italy, etc. Perfect for any major

Non-CUA Program Options

Not affiliated with CUA (but are accredited)

Offered by other institutions & organizations

CUAbroad reviews and grants approvals

Application & course approval process is similar

CUA grants and scholarships do not apply

Must take courses for graded credit

C- or better must be earned for credit to transfer

Receive transfer credit

Financing Education AbroadStudying Abroad is quite affordable!

CUA PROGRAMS & AFFILIATED PROGRAMSCUA students pay tuition plus a program fee (generally $5,000)Includes instruction, housing, pre-departure and on-site orientation, excursions, and meals (if offered) Also includes international health & emergency evacuation insuranceVisa, round-trip airfare and personal expenses not included No CUA campus housing and meal plan charged while abroadCost breakdown sheets provided (shared with Financial Aid)CUA grants & scholarships, federal & state aid are ALL available for affiliated programsAutumn Advantage Scholarship ($1,000 off program fee)Oxford & Rome scholarshipsIES, Fordham, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and other scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

Semester Programs Completed 45 credits at college levelFull-time student seeking a degree-seeking Min. G.P.A.: 2.8 (Most programs: 3.0, Oxford Honors program is 3.5)

Summer ProgramsSpring break of freshmen year or anytime after thatMin. G.P.A.: 2.5 and above

Getting Started: It is Never too Early

Visit the CUAbroad office & web site Attend an Education Abroad 101 Info SessionResearch program options, check out coursesTalk with former participantsDiscuss plans with faculty advisor and parents!Get approval for proposed coursesApply early (Deadlines: March 1 and October 1)HOW TO APPLY: Online Application, Statement of Purpose, Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, Course Approval, Resume (for internships), Copy of Passport, Photos, etc.

Rome & Capri Summer Program

British Parliamentary Internship

CUA Rome Program

Irish Parliamentary Internship

Louis PhillipsClass of 2013

• All credits taken abroad applied to Politics major and Italian Studies minor

“It was important to submerge myself in the culture… I missed my friends at CUA, but traveling is part of who I am, and it’s my passion. I couldn’t give it up. These experiences can change your perspective on life and what it means to live.”

CUAbroad Staff

Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad

Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor

111 McMahon HallPhone: (202) 319-6010

Web: http://cuabroad.cua.edu Email: cua-cuabroad@cua.edu

Contact CUAbroad

LOCATION: 111 McMahon HallTel: 202-319-6010Fax: 202-319-6673WEB: http://cuabroad.cua.edu EMAIL: cua-cuabroad@cua.edu

Skype: CUABROADLike us on Facebook:

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