Slide1: International Education @ UofC What? Where? How?
Slide2: Centre for International Students & Study Abroad (CISSA):
Provides advising and support to international students coming to the UofC and
Promotes international experiences to Canadian students, both abroad and on campus.
Slide3: International Students What? Where? How?
Slide4: Intenational Students University of Calgary has:
Fall 2007,1945 international students registered,
From ~100 countries
Approx: 37% are undergrad (degree), 9% Exchange (UG), and 54% are Graduate, Post Degree or Open Studies
18% of Residence students are international and 55% in married housing.
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Slide5: International Students Top Sending Countries (2006 order):
China, Iran, USA, India, Germany/UK, Saudi Arabia, Mexico/Hong Kong (SAR), South Korea, Japan, Egypt, Yemen, France, Colombia, Russia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Nigeria,
Australia/Brunei/Sri Lanka/Vietnam
Slide6: International Student Programs What do we do?
Handbook
Arrival Information and Airport Pickup.
International Student Orientation.
Housing assistance
Information Sheets
Immigration advising
Friendship Programs
Personal advising
Slide7: International Students Scholarships (new for Fall 2007).
5 Entrance awards each year valued at $20,000/year for 4 years.
Athletics: 3 awards a year valued at $10,000/year for 4 years.
Entrance awards: 20 awards of $5000 each.
Continuing student awards of $5000.
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Slide8: Study Abroad Options What? Where? How?
Slide9: Study Programs To accomplish this we have a centalized office to administer Study Abroad and have expanded our grants programs program to students to over $300,000 in 2007/08. In November 2006 President Weingarten made an announcement that by 2010, the UofC would like to have 30% of our graduating class with study abroad experience. www.ucalgary.ca/about He also announced that we would have 1000 students go abroad in 2007.
Slide10: In 2007, the UofC had 1000 students go abroad as part of their degree
Slide11: Where in the World is YOUR Classroom? U of C Options Individual Study Programs
CISSA Exchanges
Faculty-Specific Exchanges
Group Study Programs
Short Term (1 - 6 weeks)
Semester programs
Co-Op/Practicum/Internships
Independent Study/Research
Slide12: Exchanges
Spend a summer, a semester or a
year at one of over 75 universities
in 30 countries and transfer credit
to your U of C degree. Argentina
Australia
Chile
China
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany Hong Kong
Ireland
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway Peru
Singapore
South Africa
Sweden
Taiwan
Turkey
UK
USA Individual Study Programs
Slide13: Program Costs:
Exchange students can expect
to spend ~ $7,000-$9,000 per
semester (includes tuition, books,
accommodation, food, travel and
personal spending)
The cost varies depending on the destination, the exchange rate, each students’ personal spending habits, etc. Can I Afford to go Abroad?
Slide14: Many Exchange Partner Universities offer a selection of courses or entire programs in English: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Turkey
the Netherlands, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and many more! What about Language? *Most Exchanges in Germany, France & Latin America have language requirements
Slide15: Spend from one week to two semesters taking U of C courses abroad in a group setting. Antigua
Belize
Barbados
China
Cranbrook
Cuba
Czech Republic
Ghana
Greece
Ireland India
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
USA
Mediterranean Europe Group Study Programs
Slide16: Courses offered through each program have a specific academic and world-area focus. Selection is limited. Antigua - archaeology
Belize - primatology
Barbados – social work
China - language & culture
Cranbrook - geography
Cuba - anthropology & dance
Czech Republic - economics & poli sci
Europe - anthropology
Ghana - biology
Ghana - primatology
Greece - art & archaeology
Greece - math & history
Ireland – women’s studies
India - development studies Italy - language & culture
Italy - Greek & Roman studies
Japan - language & culture
Mexico - sociology
Mexico - biology, archaeology,
anthro, Latin American studies
Mexico - geography
Spain - language & culture
Thailand - development studies
Turkey – greek & roman studies
USA - Music
USA - geology
Mediterranean - geography Group Study Programs
Slide17: Program Costs:
Group Study Programs range in price from
$2100 - $10,000 depending on the length of the program, amount of travel involved, etc. Can I Afford to go Abroad?
Slide18: Most courses offered through the Group Study Programs are taught in English. What about Language? Some programs focus on intensive language learning.
Slide19: If the U of C doesn’t have a
program where a student wants
to go, they can make their own
arrangements.
Pay tuition & fees at host
institution, NOT at U of C
CISSA Resource Library
Online resources (CISSA website,
www.studyabroad.com, etc.) Setting up your own program:
Slide20: Financial Support:
Eligible students are still able to collect Student Loans and scholarships at the U of C
International Studentships offer $400-$2000 travel grants to assist students going abroad.
Other Scholarships are available through U of C departments, outside organizations, etc. Can I Afford to go Abroad?
Slide21: Working Abroad U of C Programs:
Co-operative Education
Practicums: Social Work,
Education, Nursing
Internships: Engineering
Internships:The Washington Centre, Smithsonian Institute, or post graduation (i.e. CIDA Internships)
Slide22: Working Abroad Non U of C Programs:
Working Holidays & SWAP
Teaching English Abroad
(CISSA Brochure)
www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA
International Internships Big Guide to Working & Living Overseas by JM Hachey is your best resource
Slide23: Volunteering Abroad
University Organizations:
Engineers Without Borders,
AIESEC, etc.
Resources at the CISSA
Volunteer Abroad Brochure
Resources online
www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA
Overseas Options Days
October 10 & 11, 2007
International Week, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2008
Slide24: Involvement on Campus At CISSA:
Language Bank
Global Friends
Kinesiology
International Week
Volunteering at CISSA
Student clubs: Over 20 ‘ethnic’ or ‘heritage’ clubs
Issues clubs; Amnesty International, Development Studies Club, AIESEC, International Business Students Association, Engineers Without Borders
Slide25: Study Abroad 101 The 1st question to ask: Have you been to a Study Abroad information session?
Session times:
Tuesdays @ 2
Wednesdays @ noon
Thursdays @ noon
Sessions cover what programs are available, application processes, deadlines, and requirements, etc.
Slide26: CISSA is a starting point
Resources, Advisors, Website www.ucalgary.ca/CISSA cissa@ucalgary.ca
Slide27: Any Questions???