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Study Abroad Goals Worksheet
1. Please rank the following in order of importance. One being the most important and eight being the least important to you.
Rank Criteria
Courses (major/minor/G.E.)
Location (region/country/city)
Length (year/semester/quarter/summer)
Experience (immersion, island program, travel, etc.)
Language (courses in English/native language ofcountry)
Housing (dorm/homestay)
Internship/Research
Cost
2. ACADEMICS: Do I want to fulfi ll major, minor, or general education requirements? Or do I just need units toward graduation? Are there specifi c courses or subjects that I would like to study?
3. EXPERIENCE: Do I want to be in classes with native students? Do I want to be with other U.S. students in a different country?
4. LANGUAGE: Do I want to learn a new language? Do I want to take courses in English?
5. LOCATION: Do I want to be in a particular region, country, or city? Do I want to be in a big city or a small town?
6. COST: Do I receive fi nancial aid (loans, scholarships, grants, etc.)? Do I plan to use my fi nancial aid abroad? Do I have a budget for my program? Do I want to pay for the program by myself or do I want to include others (parents, guardians, etc.)?
Where to get more information: eap.ucop.edu
Administered through the UC providing programs to approximately 35 countries
AcademicsGrades appear on your transcript and degree auditGrades are factored into your UC GPACan count for major/minor/GE
AcacdemicsUCSD Units GPA credit Minor credit Major credit GE credit
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FundingAll UCSD, state, and federal fi nancial aid applies to your EAP programScholarships are available
Financial AidUCSD Grants State/ Federal
GrantsCal Vet Schoalrships Loans
X X* X X X* For summer only programs: availability of summer aid changes every year. Talk to
Financial Aid about what type of aid is available over the summer.
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Education Abroad Program (EAP)
Where to get more information:www.studyabroad.comwww.goabroad.com
Non-UC operated options for study, work, internships, and volunteer experiences abroad
AcademicsGrades appear on your transcript under transfer work and do not factor into your UC GPACAN count for major/minor/GE
AcacdemicsUCSD Units GPA credit Minor credit Major credit GE credit
X X X X
FundingAll state and federal aid applies to your OAP programScholarships are available
Financial AidUCSD Grants State/ Federal
GrantsCal Vet Schoalrships Loans
X* X X* For summer only programs: availability of summer aid changes every year. Talk to
Financial Aid about what type of aid is available over the summer.
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Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
Where to get more information:globalseminar.ucsd.edu
Administered through UC San Diego Programs Abroad Offi ce
AcademicsGlobal Seminars are two UC San Diego courses (4 units each) with UC San Diego faculty abroadGrades are factored into your GPACan count for major/minor/GE
AcacdemicsUCSD Units GPA credit Minor credit Major credit GE credit
X X X X X
FundingAll UCSD, state, and federal fi nancial aid applies to your GS programScholarships are available
Financial AidUCSD Grants State/ Federal
GrantsCal Vet Schoalrships Loans
X X* X X X*Availability of summer aid changes every year. Talk to Financial Aid about what type
of aid is available over the summer.
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Global Seminars (GS)
Scholarships & Funding
Education Abroad Program (EAP)Students who receive fi nancial aid maintain their eligibility to apply their UCSD specifi c aid, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Amount of aid received is based on the cost of the EAP program and on individual need, as determined by FAFSA. Depending on the study abroad program, students may qualify for aid.
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Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)OAP students must submit completed OAP paperwork to the Programs Abroad Offi ce to receive fi nancial aid.
Federal and state fi nancial aid, as determined by FAFSA, may be used abroad.
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Global Seminars (GS)All UCSD, state, and federal fi nancial aid can go toward your study abroad program.You may also use any remaining aid from the previous school year.
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Summer-only Study Abroad Participants (EAP/OAP/GS)May use any remaining aid from the previous academic year to help pay for program expenses.
Students must apply for summer fi nancial aid with the Financial Aid Offi ce and complete the “UCSD Summer Financial Aid Application” in order to be considered for fi nancial aid.
FAFSA from current academic year is used to determine need. Any changes in circumstance should be discussed with fi nancial aid.
Availability of summer funding changes from year to year.
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Need and/or merit-based scholarships are available for all programs.
How to Research
Program and Country searches:
Education Abroad Program (EAP): eap.ucop.eduAfter fi nding a program, search possible courses on the my EAP course catalog:
https://myeap.eap.ucop.edu/Galileo/Service/CourseCatalog/CourseCatalog.aspx
Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP): Various search engines can be used to research through the internet
goabroad.comstudyabroad.com
Check out opportunities by other universities and col-leges
Global Seminars (GS):Program options found on globalseminar.ucsd.eduCourses vary summer to summer
Helpful tips for all programs:
Make sure to note the requirements and deadlinesStop by the offi ce for more info and brochuresDon’t forget to take your study abroad goals into account
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Start the process early! Each program has different deadlines. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.
Your responsiblities in the next steps of the process...
Solidify your individual goals by completing the “Study Abroad Goals Worksheet” in the First Steps BookletUse your goals to research your program optionsMake an appointment to meet with the appropriate advisors, if necessary.If you have a disability that will require special assistance while abroad, we recommend that you discuss this early with your study abroad advisor.Complete an Interest Profi le Online through MyPAO for EACH program you are interested in, even if you don’t meet with an advisor.
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Programs Abroad Office InfoAddress:
9500 Gilman Drive #0018La Jolla CA 92093-0018
Website:http://pao.ucsd.eduThe MyPAO portal is accessible from the PAO website
Appointment & General Info Line: (858) 534-1123
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation:Monday to Friday, 9 am- 4 pm
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pao: events/ programmming: fi rst steps: fi rst steps booklet revised 9/15/11
