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Study Abroad And TCO:

Study Abroad And TCO:. (If you do it right.). A Perfect Fit. Given By Jen Paschke Mercer Class of 2005. Overview. My Program Three Keys to a Successful Study Abroad Planning Understanding your University Make the Most of the Culture Final Tips, Australia Specific. My Program.

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Study Abroad And TCO:

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  1. Study Abroad And TCO: (If you do it right.) A Perfect Fit Given By Jen Paschke Mercer Class of 2005

  2. Overview • My Program • Three Keys to a Successful Study Abroad • Planning • Understanding your University • Make the Most of the Culture • Final Tips, Australia Specific

  3. My Program • TCO Major, Business & Communications Minor • Bond University, Gold Coast of Australia • Fall Semester, Junior Year

  4. Planning • Timing for Study Abroad Experience: Sophomore, Summers, or maybe 1st semester Junior • Credit Transfer- start early • TCO Spreadsheet: You must look ahead • Work with your advisor • Visit and work with the Study Abroad Office

  5. My Courses

  6. Additional Courses • Video Production • Multimedia II • Photography

  7. Understanding Your University • Registration (Long lines, back-ups) • Drop/Add • Bell Curve • Grading Scales • Class Structures- Tutorials (Small Group), Lectures • This is not Mercer • Do my grades transfer back?!! • Us vs. all the Pass/Fails

  8. Make the Most • Learn the History • Make time to travel but find a balance with school work and money • Make a Budget • Have fun- this is a once in a lifetime opportunity • Try new things- kayaking, surfing, mt climbing, snorkeling, baseball cap wearing, horse races

  9. Final Tips, OZ Specific • Buses aren’t necessarily cheaper than plane tickets • Exchange rates do change- it’s a gamble • American Express • Don’t throw everything away when you go home • What if you fall in love with it? Talk to Dr. Davis • Call home from calling cards- not mobile phones

  10. Questions and Comments?

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