Why Study Abroad?

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Why Study Abroad?

• Because it is required by your major
• Semester Abroad Requirement.
• "All International Business majors are required
  to complete a semester abroad. Students may
  satisfy the requirement by studying abroad
  through one of our approved exchange programs.
  Students must complete 12 units of coursework. At
  least two out of the four courses must be upper
  division business courses. Students must
  successfully complete all four courses with a
  passing grade otherwise the study abroad
  requirement will not have been met. Student must
  be upper division in the major prior to
  submitting the application to go abroad.
  Exceptions may be made in Arabic, Chinese,
  Japanese, and Russian. Unapproved study abroad
  programs will not meet the requirements.

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• As an alternative to studying abroad to an
  approved exchange program, students may choose to
  complete an internship abroad in the region and
  language of emphasis. In order to meet this
  requirement, students must complete a minimum of
  250 hours of work abroad" (2006-2007 General
  Catalog SDSU, p. 288)

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When to Go Abroad

• Typically during junior/ senior year
• - Last semester of studies is NOT recommended
• Upper-division at time of application
  submission
• Have completed or are currently registered for 2
  approved 300/400-level language courses
  (or 3 for students of French emphasis)
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be
  maintained up to the point of departure to abroad
  institution
• Exceptions Made for students of China, Russia,
• Taiwan, Japan Multiple-Degree Programs

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Options to Go Abroad for IB

• IB Exchange
• 1 or 2 semesters
• Equivalency of a full SDSU academic load at host
  institution
• (4 SDSU courses, 2 must be business)
• Recommended to take SPEC, LANG REG/CULT
• courses abroad
• Payment is generally the same as if you were at
  SDSU

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Options to Go Abroad for IB

• IB Internship (IB 495)
• - Managed by Prof. Renatte Adler, Economics
  Dept.
• - Typically over the summer, but enrolled
  during
• semester
• - Can double count for your internship and
  your
• study abroad requirement

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North America

• Mexico only
• (also for those with Latin America)
• Private vs. Public

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Centro de Enseñanza Tecnica y Superior
(CETYS)Mexicali or Ensenada, Mexico

• Prestigious non-profit university system founded
  by business leaders
• Business-oriented
• Currently has about 3,000 students
• Quality education
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester January June
• - Fall Semester August - December

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Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)Monterrey, Mexico

• Prestigious private catholic university
• Has about 9,000 students
• Located on the northern part of Mexico known as
  the City of Mountains
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester January May
• - Fall Semester August December

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Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
(UABC)Mexicali or Ensenada, Mexico

• Nationally recognized public university
• Has about 30,000 students
• Liberal environment
• Course offerings from a variety of disciplines
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester January May
• - Fall Semester August November

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Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur
(UABCS)La Paz, Mexico

• Small public university
• Course offering from a variety of disciplines
• Younger student population
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester January June
• - Fall Semester August December

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Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores
Monterrey (ITESM)Campus Guadalajara (only),
MEXICO

• Prestigious private university
• Ranked the 1 university in Latin America
• Has 9,000 students (campus Guadalajara)
  Monterrey-more!
• Lavish student facilities
• Business oriented
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester January May
• - Fall Semester August November

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Latin America

• Argentina
• Ecuador
• Mexico (Universities mentioned before)

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Universidad del CEMABuenos Aires, Argentina

• European Latin America
• 37 million people in Buenos Aires
• Non-profit university founded 1978
• 1,000 students at UCEMA
• Intimate Corporate environment
• Strong curriculum focus on Economics Business
  (Finance)
• Academic Calendar
• - Spring Semester March 13 July 28
• - Fall Semester July 31 December 15
• Exchange Only

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Universidad de San Francisco de QuitoCumbaya,
Ecuador

• Year round spring climate
• Has 2,500 students
• Wide range of courses
• Modeled after US teaching system
• Private Liberal Arts
• Internship program
• 1.5 million people in Quito
• Academic Calendar
• - Semester 1 August December
• - Semester 2 January May

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IB Exchange Application Process

• Mandatory General Orientation
• Determine Eligibility/Select Program
• Submit Required Documents
• - October 1st Spring 2007 Deadline
• - March 1st Fall 2007 Deadline
• Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation
• Submit immigration-specific other SDSU Required
  Documents
• Requirements different for Multiple Degree
  Students
• Requirements different for students of programs
  in Russia, Japan, Taiwan China

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Required Documents(Most forms will be available
on-line)

• IB Checklist
• IB Exchange Program Application
• Master Plan
• Language Certification
• SDSU Unofficial Transcripts
• ISC Workshop Confirmation
• Abroad University Application

• Health Insurance Information
• Medical Disclosure Form
• Medical Self-Assessment
• Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Visa

Prior to Departure ALL IB ABROAD STUDENTS
March 1st Deadline
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IB Study Abroad Website

• www.sdsu.edu/ib
• Get Started!

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Misc. Matters

• Check your email regularly
• Get your passport NOW!
• Do not purchase plane tickets or health insurance
  until you receive your acceptance letter

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Next Steps

• Submit Application
• - Register for courses
• - Select housing arrangements
• Receive Acceptance Letter
• Purchase Airfare Health Insurance
• Obtain Visa
• Submit Required Documents to IB Study Abroad
• Go Abroad!

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Scholarships

• Benjamin Gilman Scholarship
• - Federal Pell Grant funding
• - http//www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.ht
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• ISC Scholarship - http//www.sa.sdsu.edu/isc/
  study_abroad/acc_Finances.html

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Contact Information

• Miriam C. Ungson
• 760-768-5505
• mungson_at_mail.sdsu.edu

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Enjoy!