Study Abroad at CSUSM

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Study Abroad at CSUSM
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Common Misconceptions

• I cant afford it
• I dont know how to speak a foreign language
• It will delay my graduation

• I can only go abroad my Junior year
• I need to fulfill my major/minor/GE requirements
  here at CSUSM
• I cant go for an entire year

Turkey
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The Basics

• 19 countries over 50 institutions!
• Go abroad as early as the summer following your
  freshman year or as late as your senior year
• Duration
• Summer (2-12 weeks) Semester (16 weeks) Year
  (9-12 months)

• Breakdown of programs
• Immersion
• Non-Immersion
• Special Focus
• Language Culture

Hungary
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Program Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a CSUSM student
• Cumulative GPA
• Most programs require a 2.75 GPA, some a 3.0
• Good Academic Standing through semester prior to
  departure
• Pre-requisites met
• Language GPA (if applicable)

Thailand
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Academics

• Can take classes to fulfill major, minor, GE or
  language requirements
• Receive CSU resident credit for courses taken on
  exchange IP, otherwise transfer

• Will be required to take a full-time course load
  while abroad, currently 15 semester units

Singapore
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Faculty-led Summer Programs

• Usually intensive language culture
• Valladolid, SpainSpanish L C
• San Jose, Costa RicaSpanish L C
• Possible Rome, Italy for History/Classical
  Studies
• Possible Taipei, Taiwan for Adv. Business
• Other destinations according to faculty interest

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Exchange Programs

• 11 countries (more to come!)
• Semester or Year options
• Must have 60 semester units
• 2.75 GPA (3.0 for Japan, Taiwan)
• Can accommodate most majors
• CSU resident credit
• Applications due for fall semester study
  April-May, for spring semester, October
• www.csusm.edu/global

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CSU International Programs

• CSU system-wide study abroad program
• 19 countries, many prestigious institutions
• Year-long study only
• Learn Language programs in China, France, Germany
  Mexico are open to sophomores
• Applications due February 1 and May 1 (for
  Australia, NZ, S. Africa only)
• www.calstate.edu/ip

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Outside Programs

• If we dont offer a country youre interested in,
  you can study abroad through a third party
  provider, either a business for study abroad or
  another university open to enrollment by outside
  students
• www.goabroad.com/
• If you go through a provider, you cannot take
  upper-division GE and will earn transfer credit
  for all course work
• Limited financial aid does apply

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Where will I live when I study abroad?

• Dorms/Residence Halls
• Apartments (University Owned Private)
• Homestay
• Private Homes

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I dont have a friend to go with.
Wont I be lonely?

• The majority of students dont go with a friend.
  Most students make friendships with classmates.
  Youll also have a chance to meet other CSU
  students who are going on your program before
  departure.
• Even those who are shy learn to branch out and
  befriend at least a few around them. The more
  friendly and willing to interact you are, the
  faster youll get to know and get to like people,
  just like here.
• Homestays, dorms, and apartments are all quite
  social in their own ways and yet another venue to
  find a friend.

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Will I have any time to travel?

• This will be the freest time of your life!
• Many students travel in country on weekends and
  during longer breaks, between countries
• STA Travel has some very good short trips/tours
  for many popular destinations at a very good
  price
• Cheap airfare www.easyjet.com/ www.ryanair.com/
  
• Most students travel by rail. Your school will
  tell you about student discounts

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Funding Study Abroad

• Not necessarily more expensive than CSU to study
  abroad
• Some programs are very inexpensive Korea, Hong
  Kong
• Financial Aid goes with you

• Many scholarship opportunities available for
  students who study abroad
• Gilman
• General CSUSM scholarship

Egypt
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Benefits of Study Abroad

• TRAVEL!
• Continue to make progress towards your degree
• Learn a new language
• Make friends from all over the world!

• Internship opportunities available in certain
  countries
• Gain international work experience!
• Get a competitive edge for jobs and/or graduate
  schools
• Gain a greater appreciation for culture
  diversity

Vietnam
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Final Words

• Apply EARLY!
• Better to go abroad early on in your academic
  career
• More flexibility!
• More opportunities to participate in multiple
  programs!

• If you wait until your senior year, you could
  encounter issues with
• Senior residency requirement
• Exceeding the number of graduation units
• Returning in time for commencement

India
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Check Us Out!

• Come see us in the Office of Global Education,
  Craven 3200
• Email tgabbard_at_csusm.edu to set up an advising
  session talk about your options
• Dont be afraid to ask questions! Were here to
  help!

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• Thanks for coming!