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The Global Education Office forUndergraduates invites you to

attend the Annual Global Education Fair this Tuesday, September 15, in the Bryan Center from 11:30-3:30.

Over 50 programs will be represented - please see the

center pages of this section for a map and list of attendees.

In addition, information about applying, attending and getting the most from global educationis included in this handy guide.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

The Global Education Office forUndergraduates invites you to

attend the Annual Global Education Fair this Tuesday, September 15, in the Bryan Center from 11:30-3:30.

Over 50 programs will be represented - please see the

center pages of this section for a map and list of attendees.

In addition, information about applying, attending and getting the most from global educationis included in this handy guide.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

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When students get ready to travel abroad, they are feel-ing many things—anxious, exhilarated and ready to enjoy a lower drinking age.

But there are several things to remember in addition to substance laws.

Many students who study abroad suffer “culture shock” upon their arrival. Be sure to research the country you are traveling to so that you know its customs and traditions.

Even in countries where the culture seems very similar to America’s, you may be startled by unexpected differences. For instance, in England there are public urinals on the street.

Remember to carry a camera with you so that you can take pictures of the unique spectacles and sights you may find abroad. If you are traveling to a non-English-speaking country, it would also be a good idea to purchase a phrase book so that you can communicate with locals and order food or ask directions.

Do not be surprised if you run into local people who do not have positive ideas about American tourists. There are many stereotypes about Americans that are not flattering. For instance, many countries think Ameri-cans are naive, unsophisticated, workaholics, religious and unaware of geography.

If someone approaches you with one of these stereo-types, try not to respond. It is often best to correct them by example rather than engage in what could become a physi-cal fight.

Although you are immersed in and learning about a dif-ferent culture, you do not have to give up your personal beliefs and customs. Other cultures have different personal boundaries and dining customs, and while you should be re-spectful of other traditions you do not have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Most importantly, remember to enjoy your time abroad and learn as much as possible about life in another country.

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WHERE TO START: Semester applicants will find the Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U) website’s (http://studyabroad.duke.edu/home/Getting_Started) Step-By-Step Guide to Study Abroad at Duke very helpful. All students are invited to contact the GEO-U staff with questions about their study abroad plans and opportunities, and are welcome to set up appointments with regional advisors. To do so, please call 919-684-2174.

PROGRAM COSTS: Program costs vary widely and change over time. The costs for Duke programs will be listed on each program’s websites. Do not let costs deter you. Financial aid at Duke and at many other universities is applicable to study abroad. Federal financial aid is fully portable. For more informa-tion on financial aid, go to Duke’s Office of Financial Aid’s web-site at http://finaid.duke.edu.

DUKE AND DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS: The Duke GEO-U welcomes applicants from accredited colleges and universities for its Duke-administered programs. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, handicap, sexual ori-entation or preference, sex, or age. Duke reserves the right to make program changes if necessary. Please check out the indi-vidual Duke program pages linked from the GEO-U’s Programs page.

Information about the differences between studying with a Duke program aTwo Types of Study Abroad Programs. A listing of all Duke-approved programs can be found by using the search function on the Programs page.

Getting Started

We’ve moved! Please note our new address:

Smith WarehouseBay 6, 2nd Floor114 S. Buchanan Blvd.Box 90057Durham, NC 27708-0057Tel: 919-684-2174Fax: [email protected]://global.duke.edu/geo

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Smith Warehouse is accessible during the aca-demic year by campus bus route C-6, which stops at the entrance to the parking lot on the north side of Smith. We are also accessible by routes C-1, C-2, and C-3. Exit at the East Campus steam plant (Maxwell Ave.) and walk up the gravel road to Smith. Visitor parking spaces are also available on the north side of the building.

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Are you planning international travelor study abroad?For travel to foreign countries some vaccines may be required or take several weeks to complete, also anti-malarial medications may be recommended. The Duke University Student Health International Travel Clinic can help with advice, vaccines, and prescription medication.

Call Now! Don’t wait until the last minute, appointments get booked up weeks in advance.(We also do group travel clinics)

Call Student Health at 681-WELL to schedule an appointment.

First, keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in study abroad. The choice needs to be an in-dividual one based upon each student’s academic and personal goals. It is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all the op-tions, however tempting it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. “The road less traveled” often leads to the greatest rewards.

So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you? First, you need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them.

Language of Instruction:• Is one of your goals to improve your fluency in a foreign language?• Are classes conducted in English or in the lan-guage of the host country?• What are the language requirements for ap-plicants?Duration of the program:• Is this a year-long program, or can students enroll for a single semester?• If a summer program, how many weeks is it?• How long can you be away from the home campus?

Credits:• How many credits can a student expect to earn on the program?• How many study abroad credits will your de-partment accept towards a major/minor/certifi-cate program?• Will you be able to earn the course codes that you need to progress in your degree program?

Level of immersion in the host culture:• Is there a Resident Director, or any staff who deal solely with this group of students?• Would you enroll directly in classes at a for-eign university, or is there a separate center for the program?• Are there special classes at the center? If so, in what subjects, and who teaches them?• If you enroll directly at the university, would you be taking separate classes specially de-signed for foreign students, or would your classmates be from the host country?• Do you want a high level of support and struc-ture in your program or do you desire to be as independent as possible?

Living arrangements:• Do students live with host families, in apart-ments, or in dormitories?• How far is the housing from the university or program center?• How much privacy/personal independence does the housing offer?• Who would arrange the housing and could you switch if it were not satisfactory?• Are meals included? Can the program accom-modate students with special dietary needs (e.g. food allergies)?

Fees:• What do the fees cover? (The cost of tuition, books, housing, meals, special excursions, and airfare may or may not be included.)• Are there not-so-obvious expenses you should take into account?• Are there scholarships available?

Eligibility requirements and number of par-ticipants:• Is there a minimum GPA for the program?• Are there prerequisites and do you meet them?• Is the program limited to degree-seeking uni-versity students?• Is the group large, small, or medium, and do you feel comfortable with the group size?• How selective is the program? Will you need to apply to a back-up program?Past participants:• Is it possible to speak with a student who has recently participated in the program?

We always recommend that you start by looking at Duke’s own programs, for which you pay Duke tu-ition and earn in-residence Duke credits. If there is a Duke program that suits your goals, this is usually the simplest option. You can find more information on all Duke programs by browsing the GEO-U website and visiting the GEO-U office in Smith Warehouse.

If you do not find what you seek among the Duke-in programs, you may wish to explore the Duke-Ap-proved Program List listed on the GEO-U website under Programs. This list, which is updated yearly, includes about 100 non-Duke programs currently approved for transfer credit. The list is organized by region and country, and contains links to each pro-gram’s website.

If you are unable to find a Duke-administered or Duke-approved program that suits your academic needs, please contact the Global Education Office for an advising appointment.

How Do You Choose a Study Abroad Program?


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Duke University is committed to provid-ing an undergraduate education with a truly global perspective. All of us live in a world of increasingly interdependent nations and cultures, and you must be prepared to live and work in an international environment. While you can prepare in part through aca-demic study and open debate at your home college, nothing can match direct experi-ence.

An extended encounter with a foreign culture’s different values and languages can teach us how to communicate across the barriers of custom, geography, and politics. Students who have studied glob-

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Duke’s programs provide you with the structure for this personal and intellectual growth. We believe that the best possible global education experience offers stu-dents high caliber academics, a strong sup-port system, and the chance to integrate intellectual inquiry into a mosaic of cultural and personal experiences. Going global will change your life. This is true not only in terms of personal development, but in terms of your career. Many students have

Percentage of Class of 2008 who studied abroad:Trinity - 49%Pratt - 32%All graduates - 47%Most popular destinations (semester/aca-demic year):1. Italy (139)2. Spain (101)3. Australia (81)4. UK (78)Most popular destinations (summer 2008)*1. UK (73)2. China (29)2. Greece (29) 3. Switzerland (24)4. Italy (20)*as of 11/26/08

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pursued new interests or made contacts away from Duke that have had unfore-seen benefits later on. Whatever your future holds, the time you spend on a study experiences away from Duke will be an undeniable asset.

Look through the Global Education for Undergraduates website carefully. Let yourself imagine how one of our programs might enhance your academic and personal growth. Then let us know how we can provide you with more de-tailed information and any other assis-tance you might need.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Apply Now! Application deadlines are: Spring ‘10 – Nov. 1 Summer ‘10 – March 1 Fall ‘10 – April 1 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until courses are full.

www.ots.duke.edu • [email protected] 919-684-5774 or visit Duke GEO at global.duke.edu

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Participants in Alphabetical Order Participants in Table OrderAmerican University of Cairo, Egypt 4Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad 36Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) 25Australearn (Global Links) 2 Brown University in Bologna, Italy 26 Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad 34College Year in Athens 33Danish Institute of Study Abroad 1Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador 11Duke in Australia (summer) 23 Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) 50 Duke in Brazil (summer) 14 Duke in China (summer/semester) 49Duke in Flanders (summer), Netherlands and Belgium 20Duke in Florence (semester) 46Duke in France (semester) / Duke in Paris (summer) 8Duke in Geneva (summer) 21Duke in Ghana (summer) 24Duke in Glasgow (semester) / University of Glasgow, UK 48 Duke in Greece (summer) 16 Duke in Istanbul (semester) 6Duke in London Drama (summer) 13Duke in Mexico (summer) 22Duke in NY domestic programs (summer/semester) / Duke Marine Lab 9Duke in Oxford (summer) / Oxford Direct (Acad. Year) 19Duke in Russia (summer) / Duke in St. Petersburg (sem.) 15Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (semester) 12 Duke in Venice (summer/semester) 47Duke Career Center and Financial Aid 10Georgetown University in Turkey (McGhee Center) 27Hebrew University, Israel 5ICCS Rome/Sicily (semester) 45Institute for International Education of Students (IES) 32Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center 30Maastricht University, the Netherlands 38New York University 37 Global Education Office 41 and 42Open 17Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica 7Queen Mary, University of London 18School for International Training 35 Student Study Abroad Committee 43 Studio Art Center International (SACI), Florence 31 Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France 39Temple University in Rome 29Travel Health Clinic (Duke) 44Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Mexico 40University of St. Andrews, UK 28Victoria University of Wellington, NZ 3

Danish Institute of Study Abroad 1Australearn (Global Links) 2Victoria University of Wellington, NZ 3American University of Cairo, Egypt 4Hebrew University, Israel 5Duke in Istanbul (semester) 6Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica 7Duke in France (semester) / Duke in Paris (summer) 8Duke in NY domestic programs (summer and semester) / Duke Marine Lab 9Duke Career Center and Financial Aid 10Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador 11Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (sem.) 12Duke in London Drama (summer) 13Duke in Brazil (summer) 14Duke in Russia (summer) / Duke in St. Petersburg (sem.) 15Duke in Greece (summer) 16Open 17Queen Mary, University of London 18Duke in Oxford (summer) / Oxford Direct (Acad. Year) 19Duke in Flanders (summer), Netherlands and Belgium 20Duke in Geneva (summer) 21Duke in Mexico (summer) 22Duke in Australia (summer) 23Duke in Ghana (summer) 24Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) 25Brown University in Bologna, Italy 26Georgetown University in Turkey (McGhee Center) 27University of St. Andrews, UK 28Temple University in Rome 29Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center 30Studio Art Center International (SACI), Florence 31Institute for International Education of Students (IES) 32College Year in Athens 33Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad 34School for International Training 35Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad 36New York University 37Maastricht University, the Netherlands 38Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France 39Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Mexico 40Global Education Office 41 and 42Student Study Abroad Committee 43Travel Health Clinic (Duke) 44ICCS Rome/Sicily (semester) 45Duke in Florence (semester) 46Duke in Venice (summer/semester) 47Duke in Glasgow (semester) / University of Glasgow, UK 48Duke in China (summer/semester) 49Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) 50


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Duke in Florence Highlights: Available in the fall semester only Housing and classes at Villa Corsi-Salviati in

Sesto Fiorentino, outside Florence Duke credit for choice of four courses focusing

on Italian art, language, literature, and other dis-ciplines according to faculty specialties

All instruction in English, but Italian course re-quired onsite

Faculty from Duke, University of Michigan, Uni-versity of Wisconsin, and Florence

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Fall 2010 Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

Eurotrip: Must-see places while studying in EuropeDeciding which country in Europe to spend

a semester of the summer studying abroad can be an agonizing decision for students. With the wonders of modern transportation, however, you are by no means limited in which nations you can experience first-hand.

High-speed railways cross the continent—al-lowing passengers to get from London to Paris in a little over two hours—meaning that time spent in any country will open up everything that Europe has to offer.

Le Grande arche — Paris, France

La Grande Arche de la Defénse is one of the truly unique and modern buildings in all of Europe. Almost a perfect cube, the building is missing its east and west facades. The effect creates a concrete, marble and glass arch which stands over 100 meters tall. The two sides of the Arche house government offices and the roof section is an art and event center.

Westminster abbey — Lon-don, enGLand

With King Henry III beginning construction in 1245, The Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster—commonly referred to as West-minster Abbey—stands as one of the most fa-mous religious structures in the world. The buri-al site of more than 3,000 people, the abbey has served as the coronation church for every British monarch since it was built.

st. Peter oF Zurich — Zur-ich, sWitZerLand

This church, completed around the year 1000, is internationally renowned for having the world’s largest church clock face, with a diame-ter of almost 9 meters. Prior to having a church, the location was home to a temple in honor of the Roman god Jupiter—the equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology. The current building was completed in 1706 after being rebuilt multiple times over the centuries.

the reichstaG buiLdinG — berLin, Germany

The current house of the German parliament has a long and interesting history. Originally con-structed in 1894, the building housed the first parliament of the German Empire until it was de-stroyed by a fire in 1933. It would be 66 years until the building would reopen, with a modern glass dome, enclosing the new parliament chamber, placed within the walls of the original building.

torre de oro — seviLLe, sPain

Built in the 12th century, the “Tower of Gold” served as a watch tower during the Almohad dynasty for North African Muslim occupiers protecting their adoptive capital of Seville. Today, the tower serves as a naval museum and celebrates the importance of its rivers to Seville’s culture.


First Year Students:• Attend the Global Education Fair in September and

visit the GEO-U website to explore program offerings and talk with a GEO-U advisor.

• Talk to your advisor about course planning for a se-mester or academic year away from Duke.

• Consider a Duke summer abroad program – first year students are welcome to apply!

Sophomores:• Attend the Global Education Fair in September and

visit the GEO-U website to narrow program choices.• Talk to faculty and former study abroad students to

get recommendations and advice. Meet with a GEO-U advisor.

• Make sure your passport is valid and your immuniza-tions are up to date.

• Consider spring semester! Some sophomores are better off spending their spring semester away from Duke, leaving their final two years for core major courses.

• Go to MyGlobalEd at http://global.duke.edu/geo to begin the application process.

Juniors• It’s not too late! Explore options for spring semester

or senior year with your mentors and advisors. Memorize the GEO-U website and become a facebook fan.

• Consider a Duke summer abroad program – it may be your last chance to grab a unique piece of the Duke experience before launching into the real world.

Seniors• Yes, even seniors can study abroad! Choose your

program carefully and talk with GEO-U and academic ad-visors about graduation requirements and timelines.

• Before leaving Duke, make sure you’ve gone global.

What Should Each Class Be Doing in Order to Study Globally?


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Is study abroad possible at Duke? Yes. Studying abroad is an increasingly popu-lar option for Duke students who want to ex-pand their educational horizons. Duke Univer-sity is committed to providing an internationally grounded liberal education that will enable its students to understand the world better, appre-ciate the international contributions to knowl-edge, and to cope effectively with an increas-ingly intercultural environment. Duke strongly encourages its students to study abroad: direct experience of another culture is the best way of communication across barriers of custom, lan-guage, geography, and politics. An encounter with different values, educational methods, and with a foreign culture can broaden the student’s understanding of the world. To see who is study-ing abroad and where, please review our statis-tics.

Why should I study abroad?Everyone will give different answers to this ques-tion. Duke students who have studied abroad enthusiastically agree about its advantages. They find class work in a foreign country stimulat-ing and their encounters outside the classroom educational and exciting. They come back with a broader, deeper understanding both of another country and of their own cultural background. En-tering Duke students should start planning early to enjoy this unique opportunity.

Do most students elect to study abroad for a sin-gle semester (rather than a full year)?

Yes. Very few of our students study abroad for

a full academic year. In 2008-09, 507 studied abroad one semester and 11 went for the whole year.

Do students ever participate in multiple study abroad programs?

Yes. The most common combination is summer and fall, or multiple summer programs.

Are there a few favorite study abroad sites? In 2008-09, the most popular study abroad des-tinations among Duke students were the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Australia.

What types of programs are available to Duke stu-dents?

There are two types of programs: those admin-istered directly by Duke (“Duke-in” programs), and those sponsored by other American and for-eign universities which are approved by Duke. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke.edu/geo to search the list of Duke-approved programs.

What is a Duke-administered program?These are programs administered and super-vised by Duke. Duke faculty are directly involved, and the courses, in most cases, receive Duke credit and grades like courses on campus. Duke-administered programs appear on the Programs page. “Direct” programs are not Duke-adminis-tered programs.

What is a Duke-approved program?These programs are sponsored by other U.S.

and foreign universities and are approved for Duke students by the Duke Study Abroad Com-mittee. Over 120 programs are approved for Duke student participation in Africa, Asia, Eu-rope, Latin America, the Middle East and Ocea-nia. Students receive transfer credit toward their degrees. Grades are not recorded on the Duke transcript. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke.edu/geo to search through the list of Duke-approved programs.

What about other programs, not in these catego-ries?

There are more than a hundred study abroad programs on the Duke-approved list. If a student is interested in a program not approved or ad-ministered by Duke, s/he must meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the viability of that program. If it appears to be a viable program, students will be allowed to petition for program approval by submitting program information, course approvals, and appropriate rationale to the Duke Study Abroad Committee, composed of faculty and administrators. The petition will either be approved or not. Students interested in studying at foreign universities by direct en-rollment (without a U.S. college program’s spon-sorship) may apply directly to these universities in order to attend regular university courses. Di-rect enrollment must also be approved by the Study Abroad Committee through the petition process.

Frequently Asked Questions


How many Duke-In study abroad programs do we currently have? What are they and how many students attend each year?

There are 15 Duke-in programs and about 18 summer programs. Among Duke students, the most popular semester Duke program is Duke in Madrid and the most popular summer program is Duke in Oxford.

What about Semester at Sea, or other programs that visit many places in one semester?

Duke considers programs such as Semester at Sea and the Scholar Ship to be domestic programs, which means Trinity students can only transfer up to two course credits for a semester program, and Pratt students up to four. Domestic transfer credit is handled by a student’s academic dean, and not the Global Education Office for Undergraduates. The rationale behind this policy is that the programs do not provide an immersion experience abroad.

Where can I find more information about study abroad programs? The first step for any Duke student who wants to study abroad is to read the website at http://global.duke.edu/geo thoroughly. You may also visit the Global Education Office for Undergraduates, Smith Warehouse,114 S. Bu-chanan Blvd., 2nd Floor, Bay 6. At the office, you will be able to browse the following information: • program brochures • travel guides • videos • websites • scholarship information • foreign university bulletins • program evaluations from previous participants The Global Education Office for Undergraduates or GEO-U assists students in clearing their study abroad plans through Duke and in understanding Duke’s policies on study abroad. After initial visits, students may schedule appoint-ments with the GEO-U advising staff to receive individualized guidance in their planning for the best possible international educational experience.

What about housing when I come back to Duke? Students should be in touch with Residence Life and Housing Services (RLHS) to make sure the appropriate forms are submitted at the appropriate times to cancel existing housing plans and to ensure future plans.

from abroadDear Office of Study Abroad:

The Duke in Brazil program allowed me to be completely immersed in the Brazilian culture and lan-guage. Having a host mother who was so warm and welcoming, yet spoke not a word of English, gave me the opportunity to expand my Portuguese vocabulary in a way that would not have been possible otherwise. Also, the small, intimate group of students who accompanied me on this trip created a unique experience for me, one in which I felt incredibly comfortable, even thousands of miles away from home on the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.

After coming back from Brazil, I always make sure to tell everyone of the eye-opening experience I had. I learned about the unique culture alive in Brazil, both in classroom and on the streets. My interest in Brazil has only increased since my return, and I plan to complete a Public Policy internship in Rio next summer.

Rio de Janeiro truly is a marvelous city, one in which I now hold close to my heart. I know I will be going back, and even though my experience is bound to be different, my study abroad experience will have given me the skills and confidence to explore Rio once again like a true “carioca”.

- Caitlin Ariens

Dear Global Education Office:

Madagascar was the most incredible experience of my life. I saw things I had never seen before and I saw familiar things from new perspectives. I learned so much about the world and my place within it. After Madagascar, I am more determined than ever to dedicate time to volunteering abroad.

Our classroom was on a beach. Outside the window, whales were jumping in the Indian ocean. We went camping, hiking, swimming, snorkling, and caving. We visited beautiful rainforests and climbed the second highest peak in the country.

But the most wonderful part of the experience was the people. The Malagasy are the some of the most warm, welcom-ing, happy people I have ever known. In the photo above, I am holding a baby girl that was born only hours before. I had helped deliver her when I was staying in an isolated, rural village for a week. The mother, shown in the wool hat next to me, was sixteen. And in Tandroy culture, a woman cannot make a sound during childbirth. She did not cry out once. It was incredible. She gave birth right there in her small hut, with only me, her mother, and her grandmother in the room. There was no doctor and no medications. She did it all by herself.

-Laura Saucier


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