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1. Study Abroad Advising Session

   Resources and Process For the School of Hotel Administration
2. Today’s Agenda Degree Audit CU Abroad Website Statement of Purpose Recommendations from faculty Treadwell Scholarship Who signs what Alumni Directory
3. Degree Audit Website: http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/students/ugrad/audit/ Must have 3.0 grade point average Must have your 2200 level Hotel School core courses completed Must be able to graduate on time when you come back Real Estate Minor takes additional planning
4. CU Abroad Website Website: https://www.cuabroad.cornell.edu/ Getting Started Recommended dates: start a year in advance
5. Statement of Purpose How do your interests and background fit the program? What’s your motivation for going abroad? How this experience will enhance your academic or professional goals? How does your previous academic, work, and volunteer experience make you a stronger candidate? Any other benefits: geographical location, career plans, research interests or volunteer opportunities? Don’t make vague statements about the generic value of going abroad or the prestige of the program.
6. Recommendations from Faculty Someone who knows your academic work well Not a TA
7. Treadwell Scholarship Looking for language/cultural immersion Home stay Taking courses in the native language Living in an environment where the language is spoken and involved in activities where you must use the language
8. Who Signs What Hotel School (brings these to CU Abroad once signed) Study Abroad Program and Course Approval Form Part I and II Statement of Purpose Program or foreign university application if “home school: signature is required CU Abroad Office Any program or university application Official transcripts Application fee Recommendations
9. Alumni Directory website: https://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/alumni/directory/?url=%2Falumni%2Fdirectory%2Fsearch.html Connecting with local alumni