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The world is waiting…
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
CSE students can study abroad!
Learning Abroad Center
The U of M’s home for learning abroad• Walk-in learning abroad
advising
• First Step Meetings
• Study abroad scholarshipsAttend a First Step meeting!
230 Heller Hall(West Bank)
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
Many Opportunities
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)
Examples
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”
Specially Designed Opportunities
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.
Technical Universities in Europe and Asia
Studying in Your Major
• Computer Science• All Engineering Fields• Geology• Math • Physics• Chemistry
Study in any CSE major: Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad
Know your four year plan! One term may work better than others.
Studying in Your 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?
Study in any CSE major:
Academic Planning
• Major & Minor Degree requirements• Liberal Education requirements• Second Language requirements
Fulfill Degree Requirements
Studying in Your Major
• Online technical course guides
• Liberal Education database
• Academic Planning for Study Abroad
• Course evaluation process
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
Courses are evaluated for use in CSE degrees
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 DeadlinesAcademic
RequirementsScholarship DeadlinesTerm Differences
You can go any time in your college career!
Most departments recommend sophomore or senior year for semester-based study
Funding an Exchange Program
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? • 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
Funding a Semester Abroad
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus?
U of M MN Resident Cost of Attendance Estimate
Funding an Exchange Program
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus?
HKUST Cost of Attendance Estimate: $12, 184
Funding an Exchange Program
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? 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
Switzerland Mechatronics in SwitzerlandME 3080Co-instructed by Profs Art Erdman and Frank KelsoMay 15-June 4, 2011
Japan—New for 2011!
Digital Technology in JapanEE 3940Prof SobelmanMay 15-June 2, 2011
Italy Ancient and Modern Structures in Italy Civil Engineering 4011 Prof Roberto BallariniMay 15-June 3, 2011
Middle East Science and Technology in the Middle EastPhysics 4993Prof Marvin MarshakThis program will likely start during Spring Semester and travel to Israel and Jordan during May SessionMay 20-June 3, 2011
Scandinavia Energy Production Methods in Scandinavia EE 3940 Prof Paul ImbertsonMay 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.
Working and Volunteering Engineers Without Borders Real projects that make a difference!
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
[email protected] ● [email protected]
Contact us, we’re here to help!
Questions?
