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Study Abroad at Cal Poly
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AgendaPresenter Introductions
Academics
Housing
Campus life, clubs, & activities
Life in SLO
Living Expenses
Visa Considerations
Questions
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Academics
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Housing
On-Campus• Poly Canyon Village/
Cerro Vista Apartments
• 4-6 people
• Furnished
• Same- or mixed-gender
• Double bedroom:$11,331/AY, or$4,005/Fall quarter$3,687/Winter quarter$3,639/Spring quarter(based on 2021-2022)
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Campus Life, Clubs, and Activities
• Coffee & Tea Hour
• Friendsgiving
• Soccer watch parties
• Craft activities
• Trivia nights
• Holiday events
Internat ional Center Act iv it iesWeekly & Special Events
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Community Connections
• Poly Hosts Program
• English Conversation Program
• Pen Pals
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Internat ional Welcome Ambassadors are…Current Cal Poly students who are assigned a small group of incoming
new international students
A support system for you prior to arrival and during your first quarter at
Cal Poly
Here to help answer your questions regarding life in San Luis Obispo
and Cal Poly
A friendly group of students who host monthly events
(Thanksgiving dinner, beach bonfire, movie night, etc.) All new students are emailed an invite to join this program
IWA Events
• Kickoff week
• Super Bowl watch party
• Pumpkin patch trip
• Bonfire night
• Group hikes
• Family-style dinners
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Campus L i fe• Art gallery
• ASI Craft Center
• Free shows at the PAC
• Improv comedy
• Hiking trails on campus
• Music ensembles
• Cross-Cultural Centers
• NCAA Division I sports
• And more…
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• Agricultural Engineering Society to Hammock Club, and everything in between
• International Club
• Get involved on-campus and in the community
• Club sports
Student ClubsOver 400 Student Organizations
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Life in SLO
Locat ion & Cl imate
T E M P L A T E ( W R I T E I N A L L C A P S ) 14
Central Coast
Hello, sunshine!
SFO
SBP
LAX
• 287 days of sunshine per year
• Avg. high temp: 21.7°C• Avg. low temp: 8.3°C• Equidistant from San
Francisco or LA
• Amtrak, Flix Bus, or drive
• 15 minute drive to the beach
What makes SLO Great
• Louise Hoerl
• Julia Rueb
• Selina Dolscheid
Student Perspect ivesStuttgart Students at Cal Poly
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Estimated Expenses (based on 2021-2022 figures)
L iv ing Expenses
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Description Estimated Cost per Quarter
Rent (Shared apartment) $3,600
Meals $1,300
Books and supplies $ 650
Domestic transportation and travel $ 500
Health Insurance* $ 450 ($360 - $504)
U.S. Mobile Phone** $ 80 ($20 per month)
Miscellaneous $ 420
TOTAL $7,000
• J-1 student visa required for entry
• Must show Proof of Financial Support ($7,000/quarter)
• 30-day arrival and departure periods
• Must be enrolled full-time (min. 12 units)
• At least 50% of units must be within the major
• Academic Training opportunities
V isa Cons iderat ionsKeep in mind…
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