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Types of Study Abroad - Time Frame - Eligibility - Academic Credit

Five Types of Study Abroad Programs

Currently, there are generally five types of study abroad programs, from which EduServe/GlobaLearn Program participants can choose. (Each student shapes his or her specific program according to personal requirements through course selection.)

1) Course subject study in English, as in EduServe/GlobaLearn Programs in the United Kingdom (Britain, Australia, and Scotland) and Egypt, within which students can develop a knowledge and appreciation of
-another country's people and culture,
-system of education, teaching system (e.g., tutorial in England), as well as
-content of their major and/or selected academic subject fields.

2) Course subject study in English, combined with native foreign language study, as in EduServe/GlobaLearn Program in Cairo, Egypt, where students can pursue
-major disciplines (undergraduate & graduate) in English, with
-foreign language and related studies in Arabic in an Arabic environment.

3) Language and culture study, as in EduServe/GlobaLearn Programs in Italy and Switzerland, as well as other countries where the native language is other than English, within which students develop
-language skill, as well as
-general knowledge and appreciation of another country's people and culture, and related knowledge.

4) Language, culture, and civilization study, as in EduServe/GlobaLearn Programs in Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Switzerland that include
-language and culture study (see 3 above), plus
-an interdisciplinary civilization course surveying the history, geography, government, society, economic, educational and related advancements of the country, past to present, plus
-additional electives.

5) Language, civilization, and major fields of specialized study in the foreign language, as in EduServe/GlobaLearn Programs in Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, which are made available to students who have already progressed at least to the intermediate level of language ability, and who wish to further their
-language and culture study (see 3 above),
-civilization study (see 4 above), plus elect
-course work in their major and/or selected fields in the foreign language.

Time Frame of Study Abroad Programs

.Students may choose from Short-Term Study (ranging usually from two to four weeks offering 0-3 or 6 credits), Summer Study (usually two to eight weeks offering 6-9 credits), Semester Study (usually a quarter or full semester offering 12-18 credits), and/or Academic Year Study (usually Autumn and Spring terms offering 24-36 credits). Each time frame is suited to the particular needs of participants.

For example, teachers, faculty, and other careerists on leave or vacation may choose to study for two to four weeks for renewal, enrichment, and/or to satisfy continuing education requirements.

Others may choose to concentrate exclusively on foreign language study during one or two months consecutively to satisfy an academic, professional, or personal goal or requirement.

Language/literature majors may choose a semester or academic year abroad to become more fluent in the language and more knowledgeable about a country's people, culture, civilization, and literature.

International business, education, or government majors may choose to study abroad for a semester or academic year to specialize in their subject field within a national or regional area.

Faculty on sabbatical leave may choose to carry out research in a nation whose native language is known to them, while at the same time taking an advanced linguistic and/or literature course to further hone or polish their language capability.

Whenever possible, it is recommended that students consider an academic year abroad, as the benefits are longer lasting with regard to language skills, knowledge, experience, etc. Moreover, the cost of studying abroad for an academic year is normally no more than studying abroad for one semester and studying at one's home university for one semester combined.

Eligibility for Study Abroad

Study abroad for undergraduates is generally made available to students with a 2.5 to 4.0 grade point average (GPA on a 4.0 scale). The GPA requirement varies from institution to institution. The reasons for this vary according to academic requirements at the universities.

Eligibility requirements, if not posted on each country file herein, generally conform to the above. In the case of short-term regular and intensive language study, persons of all types of preparedness/ readiness are acceptable generally. Final decisions with regard to admissions to all EduServe/GlobaLearn Study Abroad Programs rest with the host institution.

Academic Credit

American colleges grant credit for study abroad in most cases, provided that students 1) contact them before departure, 2) successfully complete the necessary examinations at the foreign university, and 3) obtain a proper transcript from the overseas institution. American colleges require a transcript giving details of a) dates of enrollment, b) courses taken, c) number of hours per week in each course, and d) names of professors. Only the American college can decide to award transfer credit for academic work done overseas, in a similar way that an American higher educational institution decides to award transfer credit for students' study at other colleges and universities within The USA.

Transcripts are issued by the host institution abroad. These must be obtained by the student before leaving the foreign university. Students seeking transfer credit are required to note this on their Enrollment Applications. Students seeking transfer credit are advised to meet early with the college administrator in charge of coordinating transfer credit and to indicate the Administrator's Name on the Enrollment Application so as to insure proper credit transfer arrangements early.
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