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MY STUDY ABROAD PROFILE

FIRST: Please fill out this profile so that we may guide you to programs appropriate to your goals and interests. PLEASE PRINT. Consider researching our study abroad webpage for information before you complete this form.

SECOND: Be sure to print out a transcript evaluation from MyInfo for additional information.

THIRD: Then either set up an appointment with a study abroad advisor in the Center for International Education or bring the form with you to a GO ABROAD session in the CIE. Call 896-7717 for an appointment and additional information.

Date:

Name:

Current Year and semester (e. g. 2nd-semester freshman, 1st semester sophomore):

College/School (e.g. Liberal Arts, Education and Sciences, Business Administration, School of Fine and Performing Arts, Westminster Choir College, Continuing Studies):

Major(s)

Minor(s)

G.P.A. ______

Athlete (sport) and semesters (fall/spring) of required practice and competition:

STUDY ABROAD PROFILE:

  1. Location

a. Country or countries preferred______

______

______

b. I don’t know what country I want to study in, but I prefer a country and culture dramatically different from my own? ______

Yes/No

c. I prefer to study at ____ a small institution

____a large institution

____an academic center with other Americans

____ I have no preference

d. Do you prefer to study in a small city or large urban area, or do you have no preference?

2. Time Period:

When (indicate if multiple times) and for how long do you want to study abroad?

Please indicate semester(s)/summer and year(s) (e.g. Fall and Spring 2012; Fall 2011 and Spring 2012; Summer 2012 and Spring 2013). If you are not certain, please indicate.

3. Academics: Please complete all that apply.

____ I need/would like to earn credits abroad for my major(s) in

______

____ I need/would like to earn credits abroad for my minor(s) in ______

____ I need/would like to do core credits abroad

____ I can/want to do elective credits abroad in the following disciplines: ______

____ I would like to do a for-credit internship abroad related to ______(indicate discipline, e.g. journalism, marketing, teaching)

____ I would like to do a for-credit or volunteer service-learning program abroad. Please specify if you have a type of program in mind. ______

4. Foreign Languages

  1. I speak the following language(s) at the indicated level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced, superior, near-native, heritage speaker, native):
  1. Language(s) that I would like to study abroad:
  1. Proficiency level(s) that I want to achieve (see levels above):
  1. I am interested in studying (a) foreign language(s) abroad but I would also like to take courses in English in the following subject(s):

5. Housing (Please check all that apply):

____ I prefer to live on a campus

____ I prefer to live off campus in an apartment

____ I prefer to live in a homestay

____ I prefer to live with other Americans

____ I prefer to live with other international students

____ I prefer to live with domestic students

6. Special Needs:

Please let us know of any special needs that you have in a study abroad program related to academic, social or personal issues, as this will assist us in helping you find a program that works for you.

7. Finances:

a. Do you live on campus?Yes/No

b. How much do you estimate that you can spend for a program abroad in excess of your costs studying at Rider University IN TODAY’S DOLLARS? (Note that costs rise approximately 5% per year.) Use the chart below and the budget estimate for the programs you are interested in to calculate your estimated costs.

2010-11 RIDER COST OF ATTENDANCE (PER SEMESTER):

COST RESIDENT COMMUTER

Tuition and Fees $ 15,373$15,373

Tuition & Fees excluding Students Activities Fee of $125 (study abroad students do NOT pay the Activities Fee) $15,248 $15,248

Room and Board $5,600 $----

Room only: $3,410

Projected Additional Expenses:

Books, Supplies & Loan Fees $ 818$818

*Personal Miscellaneous $2,000$4,600

TOTAL COST:$24,691$18,490

TOTAL MINUS $125 ACTIVITIES FEE$24,566$18,365

*Personal expenses include clothing, transportation and other incidental expenses.

8. What are my goals for study abroad?

Please write a paragraph in which you identify and describe your goals for study abroad. Include academic goals, linguistic goals, cultural goals and personal goals.

9. FOUR-YEAR PLAN: USING A PENCIL, please do the following:

  • Using MY INFO, fill out the four-year plan with the courses that you have taken. PROVIDE THE CIE with a copy of your MY INFO Transcript Audit.
  • Attach the lists you have of requirements and electives for ALL of your majors and minors.
  • List below the courses (Number & Title) you need to complete for each major/minor requirement. Indicate whether the courses are REQUIREMENTS or ELECTIVES. Indicate if STUDY ABROAD can be used as a substitute. If you know WHEN the courses will be offered, put them in the correct semester.
  • List below the courses that you need to complete for your CORE requirements.

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