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Students at IU Southeast are strongly encouraged to add an international element to their education through participation in study abroad. In this time of globalization, it is especially important to understand international issues and there is no better way to do it than spend part of your time in college studying in another country. Students of any major can participate in the programs we offer. There are currently two IU Southeast-based programs, one in tropical biology and one in education and nursing, but students also have full access to the more-than-100 programs offered through Indiana University. The programs, offered in countries spanning the globe, range from a few weeks to a full academic year. Some offer classes taught in a foreign language, but more than half of the programs require no foreign language. All credits will count toward meeting graduation requirements and financial aid can apply. We also have special scholarships to help students achieve this life-changing experience. Go!
For information on the three IU Southeast-based programs, contact Dr. Magdalena Herdoiza-Estevez for the Ecuador program for Education and Nursing students Dr. David Taylor for information on the Tropical Biology program and Prof. Amy Zink for information on our new Spanish-language, service learning program in Paraguay. Check back soon, as more IU Southeast-based programs are currently in development.
We are pleased to annouce the approval of a brand new program for Summer 2008:
China: The Eternal Empire program; three-credit hours; May 27-June 11, 2008 (major stops: Beijing, Qufu-Confucius home town, Tai Mount-a sacred Daoist Mountain, Xi'an where terra cotta figurines are on display, and Shanghai); plus four pre-departure orientation sessions, each about 75 minutes, to be scheduled in April and May, and one post-tour session of two hours, a few days after returning from China. Expected cost is $3690, plus tuition. Scholarships will be available for this program. The group will be accompanied by Dr. Yu Shen from the IUS Dept. of History. Please contact her at yshen@ius.edu for more information about the program.
China Tour Information Session
February 6, 2008 3-5pm LB 230
Always wanted to travel to China? Make sure to stop by this information session to find out how you can make that dream come true. Students and non-students are welcome to participate. Dr. Shen will be available to answer questions about financial aid, scholarships, tuition costs, etc.
For information on the more-than-100 programs offered through the IU system, please see the Office of Overseas Study website.
In most cases, any and all of your financial aid can be used to cover the costs of a study abroad program and, indeed, it is possible that your financial aid allotment could be increased to reflect the higher costs of study abroad. It is recommended that you consult a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid early in your planning to make sure that all provisions are in place to maximize your financial assistance. In addition to regular financial aid and scholarships, there are also special scholarships designated just for study abroad. These include scholarships through the IU Office of Overseas Study for IU Southeast students participating in certain IU-offered programs in amounts ranging from $750 to $3000. The IU Southeast Overseas Study and Ed Quinn Memorial Fund Scholarships can be used for any IU or IU Southeast study abroad program and are typically offered in amounts beginning at $250, including up to two $700 scholarships for students participating in IU Southeast-based study abroad programs. The IU Office of Overseas Study is also pleased to offer the David Starr Jordan Scholarship for students participating in IU Southeast-based programs in which at least three credit hours are earned. Students applying for this scholarship should use the application form for the Overseas Study Scholarship/Ed Quinn Memorial Fund grants and students who meet the eligibility requirements will automatically be considered for the David Starr Jordan Scholarships.
Each semester an advisor from the IU Office of Overseas Study visits campus and holds information meetings for students interesting in study abroad. Also, each semester there is a group of recently returned students who share their experiences and insights on study abroad with the campus community in "Tales from the Trip."
