Southwestern | International Programs

Office of Intercultural Learning
Located in Mood-Bridwell
Sue Mennicke, Director: 309
Beth Bankowski, Secretary: 311
Resource room: 304
PHONE: x1857
Website:
www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-home.html

STUDY ABROAD CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES

                           2004 OCTOBER
1st              Spring Study Abroad Applications to Programs/
                           SU Study Abroad Applications Due                Turn in to Mood 311

HOW TO APPLY FOR SPRING STUDY ABROAD

    The study abroad application deadline for Spring 2005 is October 1st, and it's not too soon to start thinking about your options. Follow these steps in applying for study abroad:
    1. Look through the brochures in the Intercultural Learning resource room (MBH 304) for programs you might like to participate in.
    2. Schedule an appointment with Sue Mennicke to discuss your program options. (email Beth Bankowski bankowsb@southwestern.edu at the Office of Intercultural Learning, or call x 1857)
    3. Fill out both an SU application, and the application for the program you want to study abroad with, and turn in the applications to Beth in the Office of Intercultural Learning, MBH 311 by the October 1st deadline.
    4. Have an official copy of your transcript sent to the Office of Intercultural Learning, MBH 311. The form for having a transcript sent is in the Office of the Registrar (1st floor Cullen Building) or is available online via a link on the registrar's homepage.
    5. You will probably need letters of recommendation from your professors. Please allow faculty ample time to complete these letters (at least 2 weeks)!
    6. Make sure you have all of your application pieces (SU and program applications, transcript, letters of recommendation, application deposit, photos if needed, etc) turned into the Office of Intercultural Learning. The office sends out the application. Do not send the application directly to the program.

NEW STUDENTS OF THE SEMESTER!

    New profiles of returned study abroad students Lisa Foster and Jana Marshall are on our website! Click on the “Student of the Semester” link to read about their experiences and see some pictures from abroad.
http://www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-ssfall03.html

CONGRATULATIONS PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!

    Our photo contest has recently come to an end and the winners are….
Jana Marshall (1st place), Jenny Mckenzie (2nd), Case Ricks (3rd), with honorable mention going to Jason Hayes, Claire Phillips, Lisa Foster, Jenny McKenzie, and Jared Cardiff. Congratulations to you all! Check out their award winning photos on the Intercultural Learning website or at http://www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-photos-fall.html.

CHECK OUT THE NEWEST LINK ON THE WEBSITE!

    http://www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-safety.html
Information on Safety and Health abroad, as well as other Misc. links

GET YOUR ISIC (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ID CARD) AT THE OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL LEARNING (MBH 311)

    This is an internationally recognized student ID card that also offers various discounts and other offers. You can save on airfare, accommodations, transportation, attractions, etc. while abroad. ISIC also provides some insurance, communications services (phone, e-mail, etc), among other benefits which are detailed on their website www.isicus.com. There is no need to order it online, or drive to a travel agency. Beth can get you set up with your card right here at the Office of Intercultural Learning (MBH 311)! It costs $22 and you'll need a passport-sized photo of yourself. Stop by and get your card!

FEATURED PROGRAM: ISA (INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD)

    This program offers study abroad opportunities in Spain, Mexico, France, England, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina and Australia. Included in the program are room and board, tuition, tutorial assistance in the local language, full-time resident staff, on-site ISA offices, excursions, medical insurance, internet access, and airport reception. Year, semester and summer programs are offered. Course offerings vary from location to location, however 12-15 credit hours can be earned a semester, 8 hours for a summer term. More information about the programs, sites, and costs can be found in the brochure in the Intercultural Learning resource room (MBH 304) or at the ISA website: www.studiesabroad.com.

The Southwestern University Compass is published by the Office of Intercultural Learning: International and Off-Campus Programs, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, 78626. Submissions and comments are welcome and should be sent to the Office of Intercultural Learning, Mood 311.