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Cornell Study Abroad Info Session 2/3/10. China. Hong Kong. Europe. CORNELL ABROAD OFFICE (CONTROL CENTRAL!) 300 Caldwell Hall. 1:30 – 3:00 M-F Open Hours. Thoughts from Hotelies. Why Students Go Abroad. Molly Crocker Annie Marlow Alex Lai Daniel Fine. Study Abroad.
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Cornell Study Abroad Info Session 2/3/10 China Hong Kong Europe
CORNELL ABROAD OFFICE (CONTROL CENTRAL!) 300 Caldwell Hall 1:30 – 3:00 M-F Open Hours
Thoughts from Hotelies Why Students Go Abroad • Molly Crocker • Annie Marlow • Alex Lai • Daniel Fine
Study Abroad • Setting your goals • Managing your schedule • Opening your options • Securing Financial Aid • Starting the process
Learn about other experiences • Blogging by other students • Ask Cornell Abroad for contact list of students who have been to areas of interest • Attend Info sessions on various countries: see the Study Abroad bulletin board outside rm 180 • Hospitality Programs: Chinese University Hong Kong
Professional Development • Jay Treadwell- Award- Immersion • Alumni - database, Alumni Magazine • CHS chapters - Christine Natsios • Faculty • Informational Interviews/Shadowing • Set goals/strategies/connections before going abroad
Deciding to go Abroad – What do I do now? • Attend Study Abroad Advising Meeting in the Binn • Wednesday, February 10: noon-1 pm • Thursday, February 11: 4:30-5:30 pm • Make an appointment with Lisa Shaffer, Statler 180 • Visit CU Abroad office 300 Caldwell Hall - www.cuabroad.cornell.edu • Remember CU Abroad is CONTROL CENTRAL! • Attend info sessions on various countries
Cornell Study Abroad Office 300 Caldwell Hall • What are your goals? • Professional • Hotel Alumni • Regional CHS Chapter • Information Interviews; shadowing • Personal • Island vs. Immersion • Travel • Story to Tell
Housing • Dorm • Apartment (Cornell in Rome) • Home stay • Ship (Semester at Sea)
Common “functional” questions • Can I study abroad and still graduate on time? • Do I need a certain GPA? • How many credits do I get if I go abroad? • Are the credits distributive or free electives? • What courses should I take now if I want to go abroad? • Do I get financial aid? • Is there a sequence I should follow? (Statement of purpose - Applying with CU Abroad) • Who do I ask for recommendations? (2 Professors who know you)