pre-departure orientation 2009 general session. agenda check-in video – “been there! your...
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Pre-Departure Orientation 2009
General Session
AGENDA
CHECK-IN
•Video – “Been There! Your Turn!” •General Preparation•Health & Safety Abroad•Registration Procedures•Ensuring Academic Credits•Financial Responsibility•Follow Up
Been There!Your Turn!
International Ambassadors
General PreparationBarbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad
•Know Your Host Country•Research: What matters to them & why? politics, pop culture, news, art, history, bias•Talk to International Ambassadors(www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors)
•Passport – no visa without it•Consulates – Attitude adjustment; guest•Special Services – Disclose for services•Culture Shock – 2-week shock•PATH - Prepare, Adapt, Time, Humor
www.scu.edu/studyabroad
Being Safe AbroadMatthew Duncan, Associate Dean for Student Life
•Student Code of Conduct Abroad-Infractions abroad = SCU -Crimes dealt differently abroad
•Don’t be a Victim – Tips-Don’t be an obvious foreigner-Make copies of passport-Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues
•Beware of sublease scam -Check Student Life website for info
www.scu.edu/studentlife
RegistrationCarol Bonney, Assistant Registrar
•May 15th - UNIV 199 •Study Abroad Advising Hold - Fall Reg.•Mandatory Spring Advising Hold – Contact Faculty Advisor or Admin•Withdrawal – [email protected]•Registration - Next Term•Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays
www.scu.edu/registrar
Abroad CreditsLori Johnson, Special Programs Transcript Analyst
•Ensuring Credit Transfer - Approval •Course Approval Form - Clarity•Abroad Transcript – Patience•Pass/Fail Abroad – SCU Policy•Dropping Classes – Program policy
www.scu.edu/drahmann
Financial ResponsibiltyAlicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative
•SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Feeswww.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees
•Billing Method – ecampus•Financial Holds – Due May 21st •Payment Method – ecampus- All except Associate Programs, Summer Affiliates
•Financial Aid – 100%; report to Financial Aid Office•FERPA Forms – Your Right; Parents Wright•Refund Policy – permanent address•Dewar Tuition Insurance – Tuition Refund Planwww.collegerefund.com
www.scu.edu/bursar
Important Actions•Review Study Abroad Fees(www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees)
•Review Housing Abroad Policy(www.scu/studyabroad/thinking/housing.cfm)
•Talk to International Ambassadors•Take care of financial holds•Opt out SCU Health insurance•Submit Course Approval Form•Apply for visa (if required)
www.scu.edu/studyabroad
FOLLOW UP
RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Being a Woman Abroad May 12, 6 – 7 PM, Kenna 214
Travel Writing Workshop May 13, 5 – 6 PM, Kenna 104
Succeeding Amidst Cultural ShockMay 18, 5 – 6 PM, Kennedy Commons
FOLLOW UP
TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST
Location-specific Tips Sheet www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation
Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010 www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation
Pre-Departure Checklist Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010, page 42
Questions?