Moving Abroad Checklist

(C) 2007, Dr. Sandi M. Smith, Director of Institutional Relations, Global Learning Semester

In this decade, the internationalization of the hype and dogma by many U.S. colleges and universities. This generation of "millennial" students, the U.S. put universities in question to the globalization longer relevant and useful in the curriculum and learning experiences. But so many institutions do not really know where to start and which direction to take.

Before college or can go a university with an institutional strategy to study abroad opportunities to develop, it is important that the establishment of an internal audit to better Understanding of the institutional strengths and relevant barriers lead study abroad. Since the administration of programs, study abroad is really a microcosm of the an entire university, it is very important to the parallel policies, procedures and services, will be understood as to the basis of the institutional framework for the Management will study abroad programs and services.

The following institutional audit process was developed by Dr. Sandi M. Smith for administrative professional Development workshop for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), entitled "Development of an institutional framework for the maximization of the study in Abroad ".

Use the following questions as a checklist to follow, the test elements have concluded that you hold. Collect as many Information on the relevant issues are related as possible. Do keep notes in the column as needed and a file containing all materials, documents, samples and contact information that you collect during this process.

1) Are there any responsibility in your school have a Dean or VP for internationalization and / or international education market?

2) Does your school have a faculty committee with the internationalization and / or international issues?

3) Has your school description at least one person designated director, coordinator or consultant to study abroad in his / her job?

4) Does someone in your organization to collect data about your students who study abroad each year to?

7) Has anyone at your university specifies the IIE Open Doors Data Collection Survey?

8) Did you mention institutional mission studying abroad, internationalization, the preparation of citizens for a global society, etc.?

9) What is the Committee for review and approval of the academic and procedures in charge?

10) Anyone who knows this committee report to report?

11) Who is currently the chairman of that committee?

12) Has anyone at your university have membership in NAFSA, AIEA, The Forum on Education Abroad, IIE, or other related international trade organizations?

13) Are there at your University faculty, students take the courses outside the United States for academic trips (abroad, field research, internships, etc.)?

14) Who / what is the office for the signing of international agreements, agreements on the exchange in charge?

15) Does your school have any agreements on the exchange and / or international agreements?

16) Does your school have any study setting consortia or partnerships with foreign or Program providers?

17) Are there any faculty in international research projects and / or cooperation agreements with foreign institutions involved?

18) Who / what office has authority to approve transfer of credit?

19) What are the criteria and standards for approving the transfer of credit?

20) Who / what-office processes to transfer credits?

21) Who / what office leads the admission of international students?

22) Is there someone in your office, financial aid is known / experienced financial processing Assistance to study abroad?

23) Who / what office is responsible for maintaining the records of students' academic status?

24) Who / what office is responsible for maintaining records of student disciplinary status?

25) Who / what is the office for the establishment and enforcement of responsible student behavior policies?

26) What is the contact information for the office the Registrar's?

27) Who / what office is responsible for risk management and / or legal decisions for your organization?

28) Has) your school has a student counseling and access to personal counseling services (except academic advice?

29) Have you experienced consultants with intercultural consulting?

30) What kind of major medical and / or health insurance have to pay students at your university?

31) Does your school have 24 / 7 campus police / security?

32) Does your school have inpatient facilities and services?

33) Who / what office is responsible for completing and maintaining websites on your homepage institutional?

34) Who / what office the development and maintenance of responsible institutional budgets?

35) Does your school have a language requirement?

36) What foreign languages are taught at your school?

37) Are your foreign language education under-enrolled or wait listed?

38) Are there any departments currently required to study abroad or to require an internship as a thesis on?

39) List all complaints, concerns, questions that you receive from students, Administrators, heard and / or property on the promotion of study abroad for your students.

Each of these questions examines important Information on managing study abroad. After collecting this data, a SWOT analysis is recommended to determine how the institution, start changing the direction is to improve or to study abroad.

About the Author:

With a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, from Florida State University, Dr. Smith specializes in the internationalization of higher education and provides consultation services to colleges and universities exploring potential and strategies for international education and education abroad. Sandi@GlobalSemesters.com

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Moving Abroad Guide

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  • Most (almost all) universities in the USA require TOEFL (Test Of English as Foreign Language) for foreign nationals and GRE (Graduate Record Examination), both for in-state and out-state students.
  • TOEFL is for countries whose native language is English, like Britain waived, Australia, Canada …).
  • For Foreign nationals three letters of recommendation sealed) sealed copy of) (Note: Some colleges accept copies of notary verified) are required. For the working People can get two letters from current employer, but as a rule letters from professors are preferred.
  • Most universities require Undergraduate GPA) to 3 / 4 (U.S. system. It is equivalent to 80/100, 12/20 * (China) and the 1 Division, 65% * (For the majority of Indian University).
  • The deadline for the fall semester of 15 December to July. But the application as soon as possible. Many decisions are made before the deadline. Foreign nationals Up to 8 weeks to hear their results. In state students can be heard within 5 weeks.

Financing Education

  • Facts
  • The cost of the study, tuition and fees) in the U.S. is different from $ 5000 to $ 35,000 (or more) per year.
  • The cost of living depends on the location. For example, states such as Washington, California and the area around New York is expensive.
  • In general, the cost of living can vary from $ 6,000 to $ 10,000.
  • Renting an apartment can vary from $ 450 up to $ 1000 (or more). Downtown (Chicago) can cost about $ 1200 for studio, while it may be around $ 400 for Des Moines (IA).
  • Grocery store is really cheap (Walmart!).
  • It is expected that students will live in shared apartments, live from campus have fewer telephone bills and other expenses are in check.
  • Most (almost) all costs of life) can not only tuition fees will be met while working on-campus jobs. The hourly pay for jobs on campus from $ 5 to $ 15 (sometimes more) per hour.
  • Foreign Students can sign up for 20 hours work per week and 40 hours per week in summer. Students may be allowed to develop campus after nine months after their arrival in the U.S..
  • Students receive all types of aid do not care how TA / RA / Fellowship or GA, at the cost. But students not receiving aid be for tuition and living costs for the first 2-3 months to be prepared.
  • In some universities TA / RA cover Part of the tuition, and not all fees will be waived.

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Moving abroad … Shipping Advice?

My wife and I are moving to South Korea (Los Angeles) for one year. Has anyone advice on a good way of doing things Ship over there? We still have no furniture or anything, but probably only on a small car full of stuff that we will box. Can you pay extra, to put it on your flight as baggage? Or is it better just ship it? What are some good, affordable methods?

You can simply pay extra for the Flight than shipping them separately. It may even be more expensive to send them separately from the air. If you are sending to the sea, it can be annoying, and it will take a month.

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