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Introducing . . .

Over 50 years experience, More than 40 programs, In over 20 locations,. Introducing . . . Academics. Classes offered utilize location Small classes Academic Advising Registration Time Management Opportunities while there and upon return.

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  1. Over 50 years experience, More than 40 programs, In over 20 locations, Introducing . . .

  2. Academics • Classes offered utilize location • Small classes • Academic Advising • Registration • Time Management • Opportunities while there and upon return "To live and learn in a different culture and see our American culture from another perspective is life-changing. I want all of our students to become competent global citizens by having the same experience.” - Mary Coburn, Vice President of Student Affairs: The Florida State University

  3. Campus Partners • Global Pathways Certificate • Cadence Kidwell • Center for Global Engagement • globalpathways@fsu.edu • http://global.fsu.edu/students/certificate/certificate.htm International Programs is proud to claim over 50 years of experience in international education, and is a nationally recognized leader in the field of study abroad programs.

  4. Campus Partners • Garnet and Gold Scholars Society • Ellie Yaciw • GGSS, Career Center • garnetandgoldprogram@admin.fsu.edu • http://garnetandgoldscholar.fsu.edu/overview.html Since our beginning in 1957, we have shared with close to 30,000 students the life-changing experience of studying abroad. Today we proudly offer over 40 diverse programs in more than 20 locations around the world.

  5. Campus Partners • University Honors Program • James Mathes • University Center A • 3rd Floor • honors@fsu.edu • http://honors.fsu.edu/

  6. Campus Partners • Office of National Fellowships • Craig Filar • 3500 University Center A • cfilar@admin.fsu.edu • http://onf.fsu.edu/

  7. Community of Scholars FSU’s Community of Scholars extends to all of our International Programs Click on the links below to learn more about policies and expectations that apply abroad: Responsible Freedom Seminole Creed Academic Honor Code

  8. Student Conduct • Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities: Rod Kelley • FSU Student Conduct Code • Alcohol Policy: Host country laws prevail • Drug Policy: US laws and/or host country laws prevail, whichever is more restrictive applies • Sanctions: • Cumulative, progressive and can include dismissal from the program • Dismissed students cannot complete their academic coursework and have no recourse to refund of program fees • Be sensible!

  9. Housing Policies Respect for others No overnight guests Program dates Manners are culturally specific Be considerate!

  10. Safety and Security • Emergency Plan • General Tips • Know host countries laws • Buddy system • Be aware • Be sensible • Be in control • FSU IP Insurance Policy

  11. Be Aware of Consequences Laws & rules Limited assistance for legal issues Legal system Emergency response Risk taking CISI Insurance Policy

  12. State Department and Resources • State Department Resources • Register travel • Travel alerts & warnings • Student page • IP website & Pre-departure Info

  13. Pre-Departure Checklist • Communication • Emergency numbers • Passport copies • Visa requirements • Pre-departure packet • IP Important forms & itinerary • ISIC Cards • IP resources

  14. Financial Aid Recipients • FAFSA completion • Review Blackboard: Secure Apps Financial Aid Student Toolkit • Ensure file completion so aid will disburse in timely fashion • Select disbursement method CAREFULLY • Complete “Account Refund Setup” in Blackboard • Choose financial aid disbursement method • While abroad, we strongly recommend Option 2 (paper check sent to local address, which you should list as your permanent/family address) • Upon coming to Tallahassee, you may wish to have funds disbursed to the FSUCard, but you must visit Suntrust Bank and open a Suntrust account first

  15. Banking and Finances • Notify banks • Partner banks • International branches • Online banking • Multiple sources of funds • Prepare budget • Exchange rate fluctuations

  16. Packing for your Trip DO NOT OVERPACK! • Medication: • Take enough for the length of each stay • Prescription/insurance coverage issues • Carry on your prescription medication • Keep in original bottle • TAKE CARE OF THIS NOW!

  17. Independent Travel • Take advantage of your location! • Construct a budget before you leave • Use your resources: • Travel websites • Student rates/ISIC card • Low cost airlines • Site staff/faculty

  18. When you Arrive IP arrival instructions & directions Enough local currency to cover cab/train fare Learn key phrases Mandatory orientation, including emergency plan

  19. For the Best Experience • Moderation • Respect • You’re not in Kansas anymore

  20. Have a great trip! “You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures in the world.” William Hazlet,English writer and philosopher

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