STUDY ABROAD Information Session: STUDY ABROAD Information Session International Education Center
Radford University
Frequently Asked Questions : Frequently Asked Questions Where can I go?
How long do Study Abroad programs last?
How do I apply for a SA program?
Will the courses transfer?
Can I use my financial aid?
Can I receive scholarships?
Frequently Asked Questions : Frequently Asked Questions Where Can I go?
There are hundreds of programs available to choose from in nearly any country
How Long Do Programs Last?
RU programs offer Spring Break, Summer 3 weeks to 8 weeks, and semester or year.
Non-RU programs are generally similar durations
How Do I Apply?
For RU summer programs– apply with the faculty director of the program
For Non-RU programs– apply to that agency or school
Frequently Asked Questions : Frequently Asked Questions Will Courses Transfer?
RU Summer programs- are RU courses (earns grades)
Non-RU Programs- Receive transfer credit
Can I Use My Financial Aid?
Yes- by working closely with Financial Aid
Can I Receive Scholarships?
Apply for RU awards of $500 (summer), Non-RU Program providers, or private funds.
Where do I begin?: Where do I begin?
When and Where?: When and Where? Decide where you want to study
How long do you want to Study Abroad?
Year Long
Semester
Summer Session
Spring Break/Winter Break
Where RU Going: Where RU Going
Places to go…: Places to go… RU Semester and Year Exchange Programs
Taiwan- Mandarin Chinese and Cultural classes
Angers, France- Spring Semester Language Exchange Program
Kassel, Germany- German Exchange Program
Places to go…: Places to go… RU Semester and Year Exchange Programs
Scotland-Glasgow Exchange Program
England- Middlesex University Exchange Program
Kansai Gaidai, Japan- Japanese Studies Exchange Program
Places to go…: Places to go… Spring Semester
France/Italy- Department of Fashion
-10 day trip to Milan and Paris over Spring Break
Places to go… : Places to go… RU Summer Programs
China- Zylphia Shu-En Kirk Scholars Program
Cuba/Costa Rica- Program In Peace Studies
France- Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
Greece- Department of Art
Lithuania- Department of Music
Places to go… : Places to go… RU Summer Programs
Germany- Department of Geography and Department of Management and Marketing
Hawaii- Department of Dance
Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland- Department of Sociology and Anthropology
New Zealand- Department of Criminal Justice
South Africa- School of Social Work
Places to go… : Places to go… Ireland/Italy- European Literary Trails, Department of English
Cuernavaca, Mexico- Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
Scotland/England- Department of History
Australia- Department of Management & Marketing
Places to go… : Places to go…
Greece- Business Study and Hiking
Italy- Department of Music
England- Department of Biology
England- Department of Theatre
England- Department of Nursing
England- Department of Educational Studies
Affiliate Programs : Affiliate Programs American Institute for Foreign Study
- Countries worldwide
American Intercontinental University (AIU)
- London, England or Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AustraLearn
- Dozens of Universities in Australia or New Zealand
Affiliate Programs : Affiliate Programs
Spain- Spanish Language and Area Studies Program
Cuernavaca, Mexico-Language Travel Study
Salzburg, Austria- liberal arts, business, education, communications and more
Other Options… : Other Options… You can also participate in Non-RU study abroad programs – Here’s How:
RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH
Communicate with your advisor
Communicate with the University/Program of your interest
Apply to that University or program
Ask IEC Staff for assistance
Follow the Steps Outlined Next
Steps to RU Study Abroad : Steps to RU Study Abroad Stop by the IEC in Cook 302 and complete a Student Interest Sheet
Choose a program
Meet with your Academic Adviser
Determine appropriate coursework, equivalent courses abroad
Receive and Complete the Study Abroad Registration and Course Approval Form
Steps to RU Study Abroad: Steps to RU Study Abroad Visit the Financial Aid Office
To receive Financial aid you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for summer SA
Receive and Complete “RU Study Abroad Financial Aid Application” in Financial Aid Office
Scholarships and Awards : Scholarships and Awards RU Study Abroad Awards
10 $500 Awards given annually to students enrolled in RU summer SA programs
Application available in 302 Cook Hall
Other Scholarships
Links on IEC website www.radford.edu/~intlprog
What else does IEC offer? : What else does IEC offer? Resource Library
Travel Magazines
International Video and Book Checkout
Study Abroad Fair
What else does IEC offer?: What else does IEC offer? Culture Festivals and Events
South Asian Cultures Festival
Latin American Cultures Festival in 05’
Chinese New Year Festival
International Forums
Additional Festivals and Events Annually
Reasons to consider Study Abroad: Reasons to consider Study Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarships available
Earn credits while living abroad
Impressive on your resume
Expand Your Horizons by Studying Abroad! Enhance future job opportunities
Many courses are taught in English
Semester, summer or entire year programs are available
Contact the International Education Center: Contact the International Education Center Radford University
Cook Hall, Room 302
Phone: 831-6200
E-mail:
Joseph Flory: jflory@radford.edu
Teresa Underwood: tunderwo@radford.edu or
Michelle Hypes: mhypes@radford.edu
Website: www.radford.edu/~intlprog
Questions and Answers?!: Questions and Answers?!