6 Steps to Studying Abroad
1 Visit the Office of Study Abroad (OSA)
Browse through the resource library, request brochures, view a video and make an appointment to attend a group informational meeting.
2 Narrow your options and find out about costs
Meet with your group at the scheduled time, and meet with a counselor.Meet with a Study Abroad Financial Advisor regarding program costs and using your financial aid.
3 Inform yourself
Learn about the country where you wish to study abroad. Talk with exchange students and study abroad returnees or join the Study Abroad Club.
4 Apply
Begin applying for your program of choice the semester before you plan to go. Deadlines are between Feb.1 and March 15 for fall, academic year, and summer and between Sept.1 and Oct.15 for spring. Discuss your study abroad plans and courses and have your Academic Advisor's Approval form signed.
5 Submit your application to the OSA before the deadline
6 Orient yourself
Attend the OSA pre-departure orientation for program information and question-and answer sessions with past participants. Read carefully all the information in your orientation packet. Pack your bags!
Jayhawks Abroad Staff David Wiley, Outreach Coordinator, OSA e-mail: dwiley@ukans.edu Almas Sayeed, Office Assistant, OSA Anika Entwistle, Trent Guyer University Daily Kansan
Where can I study? How is credit awarded?
What can I study? What about the costs?
Jayhawks Abroad
Study Abroad programs are available in 20 different languages in locations throughout the world. Study in English is widely available, in 25 countries in 5 world areas.
The Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua. Paraguay, Uruguay
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Great Britain, Greece Germany,Hungary,Iceland,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Malta,Netherlands,Norway Territory Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland, Ukraine
Middle East: Egypt, Israel, Palestinian-Administered Territories
Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Tunisia
Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Tunisia Australasia: Australia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand
Study Abroad participants come from most of the schools of the University. Most students are able to fulfill graduation requirements and maintain progress toward their degrees while studying abroad. A few examples of discipline-specific programs include those for Architecture, Art and Design, Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Languages, History, International Business, Economics, Classics, Education, Social Welfare, Humanities.
For most programs, upon return to KU and receipt of transcripts from the host institution abroad, grades are posted for KU equivalent courses on the student's KU transcript. Through the Office of Study Abroad, students remain enrolled at KU, earn resident KU credit, and are awarded grades for credit earned while studying abroad. Students from most disciplines may earn credit to fulfill KU degree requirements.
Dear Jayhawk,
Program costs vary, but studying abroad does not have to be expensive. For instance, KU exchange agreements with universities in costa Rica, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Australia, and with the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) provides study abroad opportunities of great value at tuition, room and board costs close to those of staying on the Lawrence campus. Students paying non-resident tuition will find that the cost of study abroad can be less than that of studying on campus. Normally, federal financial aid is applicable to study abroad programs and in most cases KU scholarships and grants may be applied to the study abroad program fee.
This issue of Jayhawks Abroad is different from past issues. We are featuring articles and photos not just of current KU students that have studied abroad, but also from KU alumni. Putting together this issue has been a great opportunity to see how far the concept of studying abroad has come at the University of Kansas. It has been rewarding to see the universal themes of self-confidence, independence curiosity, and broadened perspectives that keep popping up, whether it is from a student that returned from a life-changing study abroad experience within the last few weeks, or from someone who has had several years to reflect back on how studying abroad has impacted them.
Letter from the Editor
The French café photo on the cover originally appeared in a KU study abroad newsletter dated September 13,1969.At the time,KU offered six Summer Language Institutes (all of which are still in
existence), two liberal arts summer programs, and year abroad programs in Bonn, Germany; Bordeaux, France; and San Jose, Costa Rica. Over 30 years later, KU now boasts programs in 55 countries, covering Spring Break, Winter Break Summer, Semester, and the academic year. While there has never been more variety of study abroad options available to KU students, the enduring benefits of studying abroad remain unchanged. Studying abroad is easier than you might think. I encourage you to stop by the Spring Study Abroad Fair this Wednesday, January 31, on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union to find out about all of the great opportunities that are available to you. Recent study abroad alumni, exchange students and OSA staff will be on hand to help you find your life-changing experience.
Sincerely, David Wiley, Outreach Coordinator Editor, Jayhawks Abroad