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The world is waiting…. CSE students can study abroad!. Incredible Options for CSE students. 300 programs in 70 countries Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota or transfer credit Departmental, College & University support. Learning Abroad Center. 230 Heller Hall
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CSE students can study abroad! Incredible Options for CSE students • 300 programs in 70 countries • Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota or transfer credit • Departmental, College & University support
Learning Abroad Center 230 Heller Hall (West Bank) The U of M’s home for learning abroad • Walk-in learning abroad advising • First Step Meetings • Study abroad scholarships www.UMabroad.umn.edu Attend a First Step meeting!
Many Opportunities Semester-based Programs • Programs run by the Learning Abroad Center, “co-sponsors” or CSE • Many options available in English at major universities • Some courses already reviewed for use in CSE degrees
Examples English semester-based programs • University of Melbourne • University of New South Wales • Queen Mary, University of London • University of Cape Town • University of Limerick • HKUST
Examples English-available sites • Norway and Sweden • POSTECH (South Korea) • Germany (Technical University of Munich)
Specially Designed Opportunities CSE Exchange Programs • Semester-based programs at technical universities • Many courses available in English • Financial arrangements benefit CSE students • Past participants have “blazed a trail”
Technical Universities in Europe and Asia CSE Exchange Programs • NTNU and Agder in Norway • Chalmers in Sweden • HKUST in Hong Kong • POSTECH in South Korea • Additional destinations available but may require second language skills—TUM (Munich), Chang Gung (Taiwan), etc.
Studying in Your Major Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad Study in any CSE major: • Computer Science • All Engineering Fields • Geology • Math • Physics • Chemistry Know your four year plan! One term may work better than others.
Studying in Your Major Study in any CSE major: • Different majors have different semesters that may “work” better for going abroad • Pre-requisites, tech electives • What time is best for you? • What should you plan to take here, what could you take abroad?
Academic Planning Fulfill Degree Requirements • Major & Minor Degree requirements • Liberal Education requirements • Second Language requirements
Courses are evaluated for use in CSE degrees Studying in Your Major • Online technical course guides • Liberal Education database • Academic Planning for Study Abroad • Course evaluation process
Studying in Your Major Courses are evaluated for use in CSE degrees • Online technical course guides • Liberal Education database • Academic Planning for Study Abroad • Course evaluation process
You can go any time in your college career! When Should You Go Abroad? • Most CSE students study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year • Be informed and know your options • Start planning freshman year Know… Application Deadlines Academic Requirements Scholarship Deadlines Term Differences Most departments recommend sophomore or senior year for semester-based study
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? Funding an Exchange Program • Some study abroad programs can cost significantly more than studying in the US. If cost is a concern, you need to do your homework • Exchange agreements benefit CSE students • Most exchange programs are comparable with the cost of studying on our campus
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? Funding a Semester Abroad U of M MN Resident Cost of Attendance Estimate
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? Funding an Exchange Program HKUST Cost of Attendance Estimate: $12, 184
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? Funding an Exchange Program Norway/Sweden Cost of Attendance Estimate
Financial Aid Financial Aid applies to study abroad programs • Learning Abroad Center advisers and the Office of Student Finance will assist you • Office of Student Finance may reassess packages to match the cost of participation in your selected program—plan ahead!
Scholarships Many CSE study abroad students are awarded scholarships or travel grants • Learning Abroad Center scholarships • CSE Travel Grants • Special scholarships
Application Process: Exchanges A dual application requirement • Learning Abroad Center application • Exchange application (through CSE International Office)
Other Terms • Winter Break • May Session • Summer • Fulfill lib eds • Earn accelerated technical credits • Travel and study without missing semesters
Other Terms • Summer • Some technical options (But not that many) • Lib ed-focused programs • Language options
Other Terms • May Session and Winter Break seminars • Offered by the Learning Abroad Center or other areas of campus • Normally fulfill lib eds
Other Terms • CSE May Session technical seminars • 3 technical seminars in 3 weeks • You do not need to go on one sponsored by your department • Most students use the credits within their tech elective total with permission
Announcing CSE May ‘11! • Five seminars around the globe • Many options to earn technical credits! • Start making plans now
Mechatronics in Switzerland ME 3080 Co-instructed by Profs Art Erdman and Frank Kelso May 15-June 4, 2011 Switzerland
Japan—New for 2011! Digital Technology in Japan EE 3940 Prof Sobelman May 15-June 2, 2011
Ancient and Modern Structures in Italy Civil Engineering 4011 Prof Roberto Ballarini May 15-June 3, 2011 Italy
Science and Technology in the Middle East Physics 4993 Prof Marvin Marshak This program will likely start during Spring Semester and travel to Israel and Jordan during May SessionMay 20-June 3, 2011 Middle East
Scandinavia Energy Production Methods in Scandinavia EE 3940 Prof Paul Imbertson May 17 – June 3, 2011 (tentative)
Program Details • Program fee: approximately $4,500-$5,500 • Fee includes: airfare, lodging, tuition, excursions, ground travel, materials, health insurance, & some meals • Financial Aid can apply • Scholarships! Be sure to apply.
Engineers Without Borders Real projects that make a difference! Working and Volunteering IAESTE—The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience More volunteer and work opportunities—learn more at the Learning Abroad Center
Working and Volunteering RISE (hands-on research experience in Germany) POSTECH: summer research placement at a partner university in Korea Innovative Engineers in Nicaragua
Student Profile: Elizabeth • Graduated from Civil Engineering • Spent May Session in Italy • Completed a paid summer technical internship (IAESTE) in Europe • Won a 24,000 EUR scholarship to attend the Erasmus masters course in the Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions
Student Profile: Thuong • Studying Chemistry • Spent Summer ‘10 at our partner school, POSTECH, as a research assistant • Her first time abroad and in a lab! It was amazing! It really, truly was the best experience ever. I'm so in love with traveling now… I worked specifically with metal nanoparticles, mostly silver. I was partnered up with one of the grad students there. All of the members in my lab were intelligent, motivated, and hardworking people. At first I was so nervous in lab because I was afraid that the people in lab wouldn't talk to me. But my lab members were some of the nicest people I have ever met… I honestly can't stop telling people how amazing this experience was.
Student Profile: James • Studying Chemistry and German • Spent an entire year at the TU of Graz as an “outside” student • Earned technical credits and language credits • Very affordable study abroad experience! • Completed a summer internship with a German company in Frankfurt (Summer ‘10)
Student Profile: Brian • Civil Engineering, ’09 grad • EWB President, participated in several site visits to Uganda • Won a design competition in 2009 which included a site visit to India from the Acara Institute • Currently in the Sustainable International Development Master’s program at Utrecht University I wanted to help others, and to meet other humanitarian-minded engineering students interested in volunteer work. Through EWB… I was able to find leadership and project experiences… Also, my experiences working with IT staff from Student Services and the Dean's Office, as well as the staff in the CivE office and faculty members from several departments, played a large part in my overall experience at the U of M. I met so many devoted people willing to provide support to students in ways they may not have been called upon to help before.
University and College Support CSE International Programming Office 106 Lind Hall Adam Pagel & Susan Kubitschek pagel@umn.edu ● kubit001@umn.edu Contact us, we’re here to help!
