CUAbroad

1. CUAbroad Education Abroad 101: Getting Started

2. Why Study Abroad? • Travel AND earn college credit • Gain cross-cultural skills • Learn & enhance foreign language skills • Gain more experience in your field • Meet new people • Strengthen your resume • Broaden your perspective

3. What is CUAbroad? CUAbroad is the education abroad unit of the Center for Global Education at CUA. Provides a wide array of education abroad opportunities for the CUA community and general public Location: 111 McMahon Hall620 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20064 Hours: Monday- Friday; 9am-5pm

4. What’s New & Exciting • Programs on all five continents • Ten new semester abroad destinations added in 2009 with more options to come • SUMMER programs in Italy, Mexico • Non-traditional destinations (Argentina, Chile, China, India, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, South Africa) • CUAbroad Spring 2010 numbers through the roof! From 40 students to 98 • NEW Autumn Advantage Scholarships (Fall only; 3.0 G.P.A.)

5. CUAbroad Services & Resources • Information Sessions (general & program-specific) • Individual Advising • Pre-departure Orientations • Registration and transfer of credits • International Student Identity Cards • Travel Resource Library, & More

6. Semester programs – An overview • Earn 12- 18 credits per semester (9 for grad students) • 45 college credits completed by the time the program begins • Language requirement for graduation should be also completed for juniors to study abroad • Be a full-time degree-seeking student at the time of application • Must have a 2.8 G.P.A. or higher • A 3.5 undergraduate G.P.A. (3.8 for grad students) for the Oxford Honors Program • Classes taught in both English and in host country language • Wide variety of subjects offered • Open to most majors

7. Semester Programs Available on all 5 continents Includes non-traditional locations • Australia, Chile, China, • England, France, • Germany, Greece, • India, Japan, • Mexico, • New Zealand, • Spain, South Africa • And many more!

8. CUA OXFORD HOnors ProgramCUA flagship program Fall OR Spring semester • Take 3 tutorials, totaling in 15 credits for Undergraduates and 9 credits for Graduate students • Students meet weekly with their tutor • Significant time will be spent reading, researching and writing • Live in Oxford student housing (single rooms, shared kitchen, lounge & bathrooms) Attend an Oxford Honors Information Session, each Monday at 12pm and each Friday at 2pm

9. CUA in Rome: CUA flagship program • Fall OR Spring semesters • 15 undergraduate credits (5 courses) • Use of CUA’s own facilities: classroom, library, lounge, computer lab • Includes excursions, including Tuscany and Bay of Naples • No prior knowledge of Italian required • Info sessions: alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. • The Liberal Arts Track • Live in University dormitories • Take one Italian language course at Italiaidea (language school) and • 4 additional liberal arts courses • The Italian Immersion Track • Live with Italian host families • Take two Italian language courses and • 3 additional liberal arts courses

10. International Internships • Gain professional experience in your field • Earn course credits • Add an international component to your resume! BELGIUM (Brussels, Leuven) Fall or Spring Internship in European Studies + up to 5 additional academic courses Live in Leuven, work in Brussels ENGLAND (London) Spring or Summer Internship in Parliament + 2 additional courses IRELAND (Dublin) Fall or Spring Internship in Parliament + 3 additional courses through the Institute of Public Administration

11. Summer and Short-Term Programs • Led by CUA Faculty - for CUA credit • Locations & courses vary (Mexico, Rome, Berlin) • Study abroad during the summer or spring breaks for one to six weeks • Stay with host families or in student housing • Open to all undergraduate and graduate students • Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to obtain credit (may be taken for audit)

12. Any accredited program that is not affiliated with CUAbroadStudents receive TRANSFER credits (C or better)All non-CUA programs must be approved by CUAbroad Non-CUA Programs • Research and select programs by accredited institutions • Attend Abroad 101 Info Meeting to review application procedures • Consult with your Academic Advisor about degree requirements • Apply directly to your program of interest • Fill out Financial Aid paperwork • Complete CUAbroad online application • Submit all supplementary materials, including an administrative fee

13. FinancingEducation Abroad • CUA tuition, plus a $5000 program fee for affiliated semester programs • $100 application fee, $500-$1,000 deposit (No charges for CUA housing & meal plan) • Most forms of financial aid (except work-study) apply to affiliated programs • Non-CUA programs: CUA grants & scholarships do not apply, only federal aid • Must work with CUA Office of Financial Aid • Obtain cost breakdown sheets for affiliated programs at CUAbroad • NEW!!! Autumn Advantage Scholarship!!!!

14. HOW TO APPLY • Check application deadlines & apply early • Complete an online CUAbroad Application • Submit all supplementary materials at the same time: • Application fee, Official transcript • Letter(s) of recommendation, • Personal statement, Course approval form • Copy of your passport, Passport size photos • Any additional information specific to your program KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING • Mandatory health insurance coverage while overseas • There will be a disciplinary check with CUA’s Student Life • There may be a short interview before acceptance

15. WHAT’S NEXT? • Research programs and countries of interest • Talk with your academic advisor about possible courses to take while abroad • Talk with former participants and CUAbroad • APPLY FOR YOUR PROGRAM • Apply for your passport & check visa requirements • Visit Financial Aid and apply for FAFSA

16. Questions? CUAbroad 111 McMahon Hall Phone: 202-319-6010 Fax: 202-319-6673 Email: cua-cuabroad@cua.edu Website: http://cuabroad.cua.edu