Office of Intercultural Learning
Located in Mood-Bridwell
Sue Mennicke, Director: 309
Beth Bankowski, Secretary: 311
Resource room: 320
PHONE: x1857
Website:
www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-home.html
STUDY ABROAD CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
Date
Time
What
Where
2004
OCTOBER
1st
Spring Study Abroad Applications to Programs/
SU Study Abroad Applications Due Turn
in to Mood 311
5th
11-1
STUDY ABROAD FAIR
McCombs Ballrooms
5th 5-6:30
Study Abroad Orientation # 1
Mood 109
7th 11-12:30
Study Abroad Orientation # 1
Mood 109
NOVEMBER
3rd 4:30-6
Study Abroad Orientation # 2
Mood 109
9th 11-12:30
Study Abroad Orientation # 2
Marsha Ballroom
2005
March
1st
Fall 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
YOU SHOULD BEGIN THE APPLICATION STEPS IMMEDIATELY, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.
Follow these steps in applying for study abroad:
1. Look through the brochures in the Intercultural Learning
resource room (MBH 320) 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.
RETURNING STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS:
Don't forget to turn in your Transfer Credit Forms so that you can get credit
for your time abroad. Blank forms are available in Mood 311. Once you get
any signatures required, turn it back in to Mood 311.
Also, please take a moment to fill out an Evaluation form. This is a quick
survey of your time abroad. Again, blank forms are in Mood 311.
Photo Contest!
Attention Spring 2004 Study Abroad Returnees!
Submit some of those amazing pictures you took while you were abroad to Beth
in the Intercultural Learning Office (Mood 311) or e-mail them to bankowsb@southwestern.edu.
Make sure to put your name, where the picture was taken, and what the picture
is of on the back or with the e-mail! The contest winner will receive a $50
gift certificate to the SU Bookstore, and the top pictures will be posted
on the website. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: OCTOBER 5. You may submit up to 3 photos.
We had some great pictures submitted last semester – check them out on the
Intercultural Learning page on the SU website (www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-home.html)
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!
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