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Study Away Information Parent and Family Weekend

Study Away Information Parent and Family Weekend. Friday, November 11, 2011 Sponsored by the Office of Study Away. Study Away Oberlin College. Approximately 150 students each semester study away from Oberlin on approved programs. Between 20 and 30 of these students are on full-year programs.

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Study Away Information Parent and Family Weekend

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  1. Study Away Information Parent and Family Weekend Friday, November 11, 2011 Sponsored by the Office of Study Away

  2. Study AwayOberlin College • Approximately 150 students each semester study away from Oberlin on approved programs. Between 20 and 30 of these students are on full-year programs. • Over 500 students spent time abroad last year during the winter term, semester, or summer—about 200 of these during the winter term.

  3. Winter Term International Group Projects • May be organized and led by faculty, volunteers or students • Wide range of topics including service learning, performance tours, academic field work, and language immersion • Additional costs for international Winter Term projects range from app. $600-$2000

  4. Sample Winter Term 2012 Projects • Panama Project: A long-standing Conservatory project that focuses on Oberlin music students teaching and performing Panamanian students. Sponsored by the National Concert Association of Panama. • Immigration Aid in Francophone Belgium: A student led project wherein students use their French language skills while volunteering in a refugee center. • WT in Guadalajara Mexico: A faculty led program focusing on Spanish language study and cultural immersion. • Oberlin Jazz in China: A student led project in which conservatory students travel to China to explore and develop Oberlin’s connection to the developing jazz scene in that country.

  5. Choosing a study away program • Begin by defining educational goals for time away (language acquisition, connection to major, geographic location, etc.) • Speak with academic advisor or come to the Study Away Office (Peters 205) for further help including individual advising • Search the Study Away Library or online for information about specific programs • Look at evaluations from previous Oberlin participants - available in the Study Away Office

  6. Oberlin’s Study Away Options • Two Oberlin categories for studying away: • Enrolled Not in Residence (ENR) • Academic Leave of Absence (ALOA)

  7. Enrolled Not in Residence (ENR) • Danenberg Oberlin-in-London Program www.oberlin.edu/london • Studies in Spain at the University of Cordoba • Summer ENR: Oberlin in Italy www.oberlin.edu/con/summer/italy/programs.html • All programs earn Oberlin credit (not considered transfer credit) • For semester programs Oberlin tuition is charged; financial aid applies • Application made through individual program office (not Study Away Office)

  8. Academic Leave of Absence(ALOA) • Consortial Programs of the Great Lakes College Association (GLCA) or the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) • Oberlin Affiliated Programs • Non-affiliated Programs

  9. Academic Leave of Absence (ALOA) • Requirements • Completion of at least two semesters at Oberlin • Major officially declared • Must be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 credits) while on the program; credits transfer but grades do not • Educational reasons for going • Allow for on time completion of graduation requirements • Seniors have special restrictions

  10. Two Steps for Academic Leave process • Apply to Oberlin for Academic Leave of Absence • Apply to Study Away Program (some programs have early application deadlines) Usually requires academic recommendation, transcript, study away advisor recommendation and application

  11. Academic Leave of Absence(ALOA) Application • Online Academic Leave Application. • Requires password requested in advance from Study Away Office. • For Fall 2012, Spring 2012 or full-year 2012-13, deadline is... Thursday, March 15, 2012

  12. Consortial and Oberlin Affiliated Programs • Have been approved by Oberlin department or program and the Off-Campus Study Committee • Oberlin need-based and merit financial aid and federal aid will apply if qualified • Transfer credit approved more easily

  13. Non-affiliated programs • Not specifically approved by an Oberlin department or program • Only Federal financial aid will apply to the program cost if qualified • Approval for ALOA and transfer of credit may be more difficult • Petition process for aid to transfer is rigorous if undertaken; student should have an affiliated program as back up

  14. Financing Study Away • Beginning in Fall 2012, Oberlin tuition will be charged for all approved academic leave programs. Room and Board charges will be those charged by the program. Need-based and merit financial aid will apply to Oberlin Affiliated Programs. • Family contribution is still expected. • Non-affiliated programs allow federal aid to apply if student qualifies. • For answers to specific financial questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. • GLCA Tuition Remission Exchange benefit applies to Oberlin ENR programs and GLCA-recognized (consortial) programs. • Outside scholarships? Look at specific program and www.studyabroadfunding.org.

  15. Important Study Away Resources • Oberlin Office of Financial Aid • www.oberlin.edu/finaid • Oberlin Study Away Library - Peters 205 • Hours: M-F, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; 775-6499 • Program Literature & Evaluations available • Oberlin Study Away Website • www.new.oberlin.edu/offices/study-away • StudyAbroad.com, GoAbroad.com, IIEpassport.org, studyabroadfunding.org

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