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This webpage provides details for the application process for semester programs through CSB|SJU. To apply for short-term study abroad opportunities, please contact the faculty director.
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Application Available |
Monday, Nov 9 |
Click here for the application. |
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Application Deadline |
Friday, January 15 |
All materials must be submitted by 4:30PM |
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Interview with Program Directors |
January |
You will be contacted by your Program Director with instructions for how to sign up for an interview. |
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Notification of Acceptance (1st Round) |
February 5 |
Via email |
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Deadline for second round sign-up |
February 10 |
Students may choose to be considered for a second study abroad program on a space available basis. Sign-up must be completed by 4:30pm. |
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Second round interview setup (with directors) |
February 11 - 12 |
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Interviews with Program Directors (2nd Round) |
February 15-18 |
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Notification of Acceptance (2nd Round) |
February 19 |
Via email |
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$200 (non-refundable) advance registration/housing deposit due in Student Accounts Office |
March 11 |
All CSB|SJU students make this payment to confirm they are returning to the school the following year. This is not a separate study abroad fee. |
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Official notification of acceptance |
March 12 |
In campus mail |
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Initial billing by Student Accounts Office |
July 10, 2010 |
This is part of your regular billing cycle. You will receive the notification in the mail. |
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Initial billing by Student Accounts Office |
December 10,2010 |
This is part of your regular billing cycle. You will receive the notification in the mail. |
When preparing for your application and interview, please use this checklist adapted from StudentsAbroad.com as a guideline:
My personal statement/essay reflects my talents and interests.
In addition to my GPA, I have included in my application other activities, clubs, teams, student government in which I have participated.
I have spoken with all of my references and confirmed that they will complete the required recommendation forms. I have requested that my references receive the link to the recommendation via the on-line request form.
I have had someone look over my personal statement/essay as well as my resume.
I will get a good night sleep, dress professionally and read the current events of my host country before I have my interview.
I will be polite and well-mannered when answering the interview questions thoroughly and specifically.
Interviews will take place with the faculty director from January 25-February 4. The faculty director will notify you via email with instructions on how to sign up for the interview which will last approximately 15 minutes.
The key to any successful interview is PREPARATION. Remember, these are academic programs. When preparing for your study abroad interview, you should have clearly defined goals and objectives for learning, and concrete reasons for why you want to study abroad in that given location. A good rule of thumb is to practice, plan, and organize your thoughts for your study abroad interview, just as you would for a job interview.
Here are some examples of questions that will likely be asked during your interview:
You will also be asked specifically to address any violations that you have on your record.
All study abroad applicants will be notified of their status on the same day. This will occur via email before the official, written notification that is mailed to you.
All students are required to attend orientation sessions organized by their faculty director. Failure to attend orientation sessions may result in removal from the study abroad program.
If you have any questions, please email them to abroad@csbsju.edu
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