Education Abroad Program (EAP)
Summary of EAP Opportunities
by Country
OFFICE: Programs Abroad Office in the International Center (corner
of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
(858) 534-1123
http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu
David Mares, Political Science, Faculty Director
Ramon Piñon, Biology, Faculty Director
Mary Dhooge, Dean of International Education
Kimberly Burton, Director for Programs Abroad
Molly Ann McCarren, EAP Coordinator
Bill Clabby, EAP Adviser
Joan Adamo, EAP Adviser
Tonia Luo, EAP Adviser
Maribeth Binnie, EAP Adviser
Rachel Rigoli, EAP Adviser
Kathleen Hawking, EAP Adviser
Administered by the University of California, the Education Abroad
Program (EAP) has established study centers in Australia, Barbados,
Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France,
Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong (S.A.R.), Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines,
Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand,
Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. EAP offers full-year and
short-term programs in a wide range of academic disciplines. Please
see the EAP Web site (http://eap.ucop.edu)
for the most up-to-date information about all aspects of the program.
Students may use the EAP Program Wizard (http://eap.ucop.edu/programwizard)
to search for programs by country, specific areas of study, language
of instruction, etc. EAP participants are eligible for financial
aid and many scholarships. Other non-EAP study-abroad opportunities
at UCSD are described at the end of this section.
Purpose
The Education Abroad Program offers undergraduate (sophomores,
juniors, and seniors) and graduate students opportunities to integrate
into the academic and social life of select foreign universities
while continuing to work in major fields of study or otherwise fulfilling
UC requirements. EAP provides students access to distinguished academic
programs that complement those of the UC campuses and where students
can make normal progress toward their degrees at a cost as close
as possible to that of education on a UC campus. EAP helps students
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function confidently
and compete successfully in our global environment.
The program stimulates the intellectual development of the participants,
broadening their general education, and giving a new depth to their
particular academic interests. Many gain fluency in a language other
than their own, and all grow in their ability to engage in independent
study. Perhaps most valuable of all are increased self-understanding,
clarified life purpose, and a broadening and deepening of personal
values.
The Academic Program
The Education Abroad Program places students at the finest universities
abroad. In most cases students take courses side by side with local
students in a wide range of academic fields. In some programs EAP
students pursue language study and take special courses designed
for foreign students. In others, they pursue specialized studies
in their major, take courses to add breadth to their general education,
concentrate on language or area studies, and conduct research.
Each student is concurrently enrolled on the home campus of the
University of California and at the host university. Full academic
credit is received for courses satisfactorily completed. With advance
planning and wise choice of courses abroad, most students can make
normal progress toward completion of major, minor, and/or general-education
requirements for their UCSD degree.
Academic Planning and Advising
In order to make normal progress toward graduation students should
counsel in advance with departmental advisers and an academic adviser
in their college provosts office in order to ascertain how
participation will affect their academic program. Descriptions of
individual courses currently approved for UC credit may be found
in the Programs Abroad Resource Library and on the EAP Web site
(http://eap/ucop/edu/coursefinder). Many of the same or similar
courses will be available in future years, but students should plan
programs that are sufficiently flexible to allow them to take alternate
courses. Each year new courses taken by UC students are added to
a center’s approved offerings. Although courses approved by
the University of California carry full credit, each department
retains the right to determine the extent to which it will accept
specific courses to fulfill requirements for its own majors.
In order to facilitate the academic work of the students, University
of California professors serve as directors and associate directors
of the study centers. They work with their counterparts in the host
university in developing the academic program and advise students
on their coursework. In addition, the directors are responsible
for all aspects of student welfare and conduct.
Cost, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
The regents endeavor to bring the program within the reach of all
students, regardless of their financial resources. The cost of studying
abroad is usually comparable to the cost of studying on a UC campus.
The only additional costs directly related to the program are for
round-trip transportation, on-site orientation, and personal expenses
beyond what normally would be spent at home. Programs in some countries
actually cost less than a comparable period of study at a UC campus.
Many forms of financial assistance are available to EAP students.
Those already receiving UC financial aid maintain their eligibility
for grants, loans, and scholarships while studying on EAP. Financial
aid is based on the cost of studying at each EAP location and on
individual need. Students who might not normally be eligible for
financial aid may qualify for the period they are on EAP. In addition
to UC financial aid, scholarships are also available from EAP, the
Friends of the International Center, various campus offices and
departments, and outside organizations. Annually, UCSD students
access about $500,000 in special scholarships available only for
study abroad. Information about these scholarships is available
in the Programs Abroad Office, and on the UCSD Financial Aid Web
site (http://fao.ucsd.edu).
Prospective participants who require financial assistance should
counsel early with the Student Financial Services Office.
Applications
Applications for admission to the Education Abroad Program are
given to students following a discussion of various aspects of the
program with an EAP adviser in the Programs Abroad Office. Information
on deadlines and related matters such as course offerings, selection,
schedules of departures, and payment of fees may be obtained from
the Programs Abroad Office, and online at http://eap.ucop.edu
and http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu.
It is not too early to begin planning for an experience abroad
prior to or during ones freshman year. Students are then able
to take the language classes needed for certain programs, as well
as plan which degree requirements to fulfill at UCSD and which to
take abroad. Early planning also allows students to apply for the
many programs now open to sophomores. General group information
sessions about the programs are held during Welcome Week and in
October and January. "1st Steps" workshops are held throughout
the year.
Selection
Undergraduate selection is generally open to students with the
following qualifications: 3.0 cumulative grade-point average at
the time of departure (some programs are available to students with
at least a 2.5 gpa); at least sophomore or junior standing by time
of departure, depending on the specific program; support of the
UCSD EAP Selection Committee; and completion of university-level
language courses when required (one, two, or three years, depending
on the host institution) with a 3.0 grade-point average in language.
Exceptions to these requirements can be made on a case by case basis,
in consultation with the EAP adviser.
In addition to academic criteria for selection, the faculty committee
looks for indications of the students seriousness of purpose,
maturity, and capacity to adapt to the experience of study abroad.
As part of the planning process, students are required to consult
with their college academic and department advisers.
Graduate Students
Graduate students can be accommodated at most EAP-affiliated host
universities. Graduate students may take courses, conduct research,
and participate in short-term language programs for a semester or
year. Students must meet EAP minimum requirements, including language
prerequisites, have completed at least one year of graduate work,
and have the support of their academic department and graduate dean.
Transfer Students
Transfer students from other colleges and universities are eligible
for EAP. Applications may be submitted prior to their first quarter
at UCSD if appropriate for the specific program. Please contact
the Programs Abroad Office for further information.
Safety, Student Conduct, and Parental Approval
EAP considers student health and safety while abroad one of its
top priorities. All participants in EAP are covered by a mandatory
health insurance policy while abroad. While no one can guarantee
student security either in the U.S. or abroad, the program makes
every reasonable effort to assure a safe environment in its programs
abroad, and to counsel students on potential risks and necessary
precautions. In return, participants have a responsibility to pay
careful attention to safety and health information provided in pre-departure
materials and at orientations in the U.S. and abroad.
It is anticipated that the students selected for the Education
Abroad Program will be of high caliber, committed to profiting from
both the intellectual and social aspects of the experience. Since
they will be guests in another country and another university, their
conduct will reflect on both the University of California and the
United States.
Participation in the program by students who are minors must be
approved by their parents or guardians. In approving such participation,
parents and guardians should be aware that a greater degree of
personal
freedom is afforded to students in the foreign university and that
the University of California cannot take responsibility for closely
supervising the activities of individual students. The directors
and staff of the centers will be available to students with problems
and will
maintain contact with the student group as a whole. The university
provides for comprehensive medical and hospitalization coverage
for all participants.
UCSD Opportunities Abroad Program
OFFICE: Programs Abroad Office in the International Center (corner
of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
(858) 534-1123
http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu
David Mares, Political Science, Faculty Director
Ramon Piñon, Biology, Faculty Director
Mary Dhooge, Dean of International Education
Kimberly Burton, Director for Programs Abroad
William Clabby, OAP Coordinator
Joan Adamo, OAP Adviser
Tonia Luo, OAP Adviser
Maribeth Binnie, OAP Adviser
Rachel Rigoli, EAP Adviser
Kathleen Hawking, EAP Adviser
Students interested in going abroad should also investigate possibilities
through the Opportunities Abroad Program which can assist with placement
in a wide range of other academic programs. These programs include
study for an academic year, semester, quarter, or summer. They may
be sponsored by other U.S. universities, or include direct enrollment
in foreign institutions. Academic credit may also be earned on a
number of overseas internship programs which combine work experience
and courses.
Students going abroad through the Opportunities Abroad Program
earn transfer credit from the sponsoring institution. Courses taken
abroad may satisfy general-education, major or minor requirements,
depending on department or college approval. Federal and state financial
aid for approved plans of study abroad is available. Special study
abroad scholarships are also available.
In addition to these academic programs, the Programs Abroad Office
can assist students in selecting a wide range of volunteer, paid
work, and educational travel programs.
Education Abroad Program (EAP)
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