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International Education @ UofC

International Education @ UofC. What?. Where?. How?. Centre for International Students & Study Abroad (CISSA): Provides advising and support to international students coming to the UofC and Promotes international experiences to Canadian students, both abroad and on campus.

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International Education @ UofC

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  1. International Education @ UofC What? Where? How?

  2. Centre for International Students & Study Abroad (CISSA): • Provides advising and support to international students coming to the UofC and • Promotes international experiences to Canadian students, both abroad and on campus.

  3. International Students What? Where? How?

  4. Intenational Students University of Calgary has: • Fall 2007,1945 international students registered, • From ~100 countries • Approx: 37% are undergrad (degree), 9% Exchange (UG), and 54% are Graduate, Post Degree or Open Studies • 18% of Residence students are international and 55% in married housing. .

  5. International Students Top Sending Countries (2006 order): China, Iran, USA, India, Germany/UK, Saudi Arabia, Mexico/Hong Kong (SAR), South Korea, Japan, Egypt, Yemen, France, Colombia, Russia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Nigeria, Australia/Brunei/Sri Lanka/Vietnam

  6. International Student Programs What do we do? Handbook Arrival Information and Airport Pickup. International Student Orientation. Housing assistance Information Sheets Immigration advising Friendship Programs Personal advising

  7. International Students Scholarships (new for Fall 2007). • 5 Entrance awards each year valued at $20,000/year for 4 years. • Athletics: 3 awards a year valued at $10,000/year for 4 years. • Entrance awards: 20 awards of $5000 each. • Continuing student awards of $5000. .

  8. Study Abroad Options What? Where? How?

  9. Study Programs In November 2006 President Weingarten made an announcement that by 2010, the UofC would like to have 30% of our graduating class with study abroad experience. www.ucalgary.ca/about He also announced that we would have 1000 students go abroad in 2007. To accomplish this we have a centalized office to administer Study Abroad and have expanded our grants programs program to students to over $300,000 in 2007/08.

  10. In 2007, the UofC had 1000 students go abroad as part of their degree

  11. Where in the World is YOUR Classroom? U of C Options • Individual Study Programs • CISSA Exchanges • Faculty-Specific Exchanges • Group Study Programs • Short Term (1 - 6 weeks) • Semester programs • Co-Op/Practicum/Internships • Independent Study/Research

  12. Individual Study Programs Exchanges Spend a summer, a semester or a year at one of over 75 universities in 30 countries and transfer credit to your U of C degree. Argentina Australia Chile China Denmark Ecuador France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Singapore South Africa Sweden Taiwan Turkey UK USA

  13. Can I Afford to go Abroad? Program Costs: Exchange students can expect to spend ~ $7,000-$9,000 per semester (includes tuition, books, accommodation, food, travel and personal spending) The cost varies depending on the destination, the exchange rate, each students’ personal spending habits, etc.

  14. What about Language? Many Exchange Partner Universities offer a selection of courses or entire programs in English: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Turkey the Netherlands, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and many more! *Most Exchanges in Germany, France & Latin America have language requirements

  15. Group Study Programs Spend from one week to two semesters taking U of C courses abroad in a group setting. • Antigua • Belize • Barbados • China • Cranbrook • Cuba • Czech Republic • Ghana • Greece • Ireland • India • Italy • Japan • Mexico • Spain • Thailand • Turkey • USA • Mediterranean Europe

  16. Group Study Programs Courses offered through each program have a specific academic and world-area focus. Selection is limited. • Antigua - archaeology • Belize - primatology • Barbados – social work • China - language & culture • Cranbrook - geography • Cuba - anthropology & dance • Czech Republic - economics & poli sci • Europe - anthropology • Ghana - biology • Ghana - primatology • Greece - art & archaeology • Greece - math & history • Ireland – women’s studies • India - development studies • Italy - language & culture • Italy - Greek & Roman studies • Japan - language & culture • Mexico - sociology • Mexico - biology, archaeology, • anthro, Latin American studies • Mexico - geography • Spain - language & culture • Thailand - development studies • Turkey – greek & roman studies • USA - Music • USA - geology • Mediterranean - geography

  17. Can I Afford to go Abroad? Program Costs: Group Study Programs range in price from $2100 - $10,000 depending on the length of the program, amount of travel involved, etc.

  18. What about Language? Most courses offered through the Group Study Programs are taught in English. Some programs focus on intensive language learning.

  19. Setting up your own program: • If the U of C doesn’t have a • program where a student wants • to go, they can make their own • arrangements. • Pay tuition & fees at host • institution, NOT at U of C • CISSA Resource Library • Online resources (CISSA website, • www.studyabroad.com, etc.)

  20. Can I Afford to go Abroad? • Financial Support: • Eligible students are still able to collect Student Loans and scholarships at the U of C • International Studentships offer $400-$2000 travel grants to assist students going abroad. • Other Scholarships are available through U of C departments, outside organizations, etc.

  21. Working Abroad • U of C Programs: • Co-operative Education • Practicums: Social Work, • Education, Nursing • Internships: Engineering • Internships:The Washington Centre, Smithsonian Institute, or post graduation (i.e. CIDA Internships)

  22. Working Abroad • Non U of C Programs: • Working Holidays & SWAP • Teaching English Abroad • (CISSA Brochure) • www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA • International Internships Big Guide to Working & Living Overseas by JM Hachey is your best resource

  23. Volunteering Abroad • University Organizations: • Engineers Without Borders, • AIESEC, etc. • Resources at the CISSA • Volunteer Abroad Brochure • Resources online • www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA • Overseas Options Days • October 10 & 11, 2007 • International Week, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2008

  24. Involvement on Campus At CISSA: • Language Bank • Global Friends • Kinesiology • International Week • Volunteering at CISSA Student clubs: Over 20 ‘ethnic’ or ‘heritage’ clubs Issues clubs; Amnesty International, Development Studies Club, AIESEC, International Business Students Association, Engineers Without Borders

  25. Study Abroad 101 • The 1st question to ask: Have you been to a Study Abroad information session? • Session times: • Tuesdays @ 2 • Wednesdays @ noon • Thursdays @ noon • Sessions cover what programs are available, application processes, deadlines, and requirements, etc.

  26. CISSA is a starting point Resources, Advisors, Website www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA cissa@ucalgary.ca

  27. Any Questions???

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