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ENGINEERING STUDY Abroad 2006 IAESTE & UNL. what you need know…. Engineering in France. July 2 – August 2. Engineering in France. Month long engineering experience in France Live in a French University town for three weeks (Rouen) Take engineering classes from an UNL faculty in English
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ENGINEERINGSTUDY Abroad 2006IAESTE & UNL what you need know…
Engineering in France July 2 – August 2
Engineering in France • Month long engineering experience in France • Live in a French University town for three weeks (Rouen) • Take engineering classes from an UNL faculty in English • Interaction with French students and faculty
Tentative Classes : All students are required to take this class: ENGR 490 – Global Experiences in French Culture and Engineering - Faculty: Dr. David Allen, Dean of Engineering History of Science and Technology, Introduction to French History, Culture and Language. Field trips to engineering sites, such as ruins, natural wonders, cathedrals, museums, etc. Students must choose ONE of the following technical classes: ENGM 223 – Engineering Statics (3 cr) ENGM 325 – Mechanics of Elastic Bodies (3 cr) ENGM 451 – Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 cr) ENGM 480 – Numerical Methods in Engineering Analysis (3 cr)
Field trip to south France and visit: • Loire Valley Castles, Chambord and Chenonceau stay overnight at a Château de Rochecotte • Gallo-Roman cities of Lyon and Arles • The site of the Battle of Alesia where Julius Cesar defeated the Gauls and their king Vercingetorix • Greek-roman ruins of the city of Glanum and the greatest Roman structure of all times, the Aqueduct of Pont du Gard • In Arles, stay in a hotel across the street from a coffee shop that Vincent van Gogh painted his famous Café de Nuit • End the field trip in Paris, where students will have a crash tour of the Cité Lumière
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25 3 weeks of class in Fortaleza 10 days of travel to Manaus (heart of the Amazon), Rio de Janeiro and Iguacu Falls visiting engineering and cultural relevant sites ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering, 3 credits, Essential Studies Areas C, D, E or H MODL 198 - Brazilian Culture and Portuguese Language, 3 credits, Essential Studies Areas C or H Faculty: Dr. David H. Allen
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25 Fortaleza Population: 2,3 million (2004) Area: 313 km² Population of Brazil: 181,5 million (2004)
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25 Manaus 2 hours up-river Negro Ariau Hotel Anaconda
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25 Rio de Janeiro
Engineering in Brazil May 27 – June 25 Iguassu Falls
Apply for a program • First come - first serve • Space is limited (15 -20 students) • Apply online (EASY!!!) http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs/study_abroad/applications.shtml • Fill out forms A and B • Send an email to Marilena engsa@unl.edu
How much does it cost? • Program Fees include: • in country transportation (air, coach) • Hotels and dorms accommodations • Tickets and admissions to attractions • 10 Group Meals • Group health insurance • International Student ID Cards • Tuition: • If you are taking this class for credit we will work it out with your home institution so you can pay instate tuition, or if UNL’s out of state is cheaper for you, you can also register as a visiting student… • In other words: we will do what’s bets for you, we just want you to go with us… • Pocket money: UNPREDICTABLE, depends on you spending habits. • Brazil $2,500 • France $3,000 • Airfare ~ $1,000 • Tuition • Pocket Money
How can I come up with 5K? • Parents & Family (Holidays) • Student Loans • Scholarships (College of Engineering, International Affairs, Departments) • Work 1,000 hours !!! Get a student job in campus • Dump you girlfriend, sell your car…
Do your Research • Talk to your Faculty (Dr. Allen) • Talk to Marilena (I love to do that!!!) • Talk to former students • Read, Browse, Search EVERYTHING possible about the place you wanna go • Watch movies • Try to learn the language (CD’s)
THANK YOU! ANY QUESTIONS? Please contact Marilena Carvalho engsa@unl.edu 402-472-4528 402-304-8960