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Important Study Abroad Dates

APPLICATION DEADLINE

JANUARY 31st, 2012

ISEP Application Priority Deadline

FEBRUARY 29th, 2012

2012 MAUI Nomination and Competitive Exchanges Priority Deadline

  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University College Dublin
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Sweden

MARCH 16th, 2012

Spring 2012 Study Abroad Applications (All Other Destinations) & OIP Scholarship Application Deadline

Study Abroad Fair

  • Tuesday, January 31st 2012
  • 9:30am-2:00pm
  • K-State Student Union Courtyard

Learn more about study abroad opportunities at K-State

Foreign Language Credit Transfer Sessions

304 Fairchild Hall

  • Monday, March 26th 2012
    4:00pm - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 29th 2012
    4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 4th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Somer Chalfant from Admissions will explain the general credit transfer process for students taking classes abroad. Professors from the Department of Modern Languages will explain the credit transfer process for modern language classes. This Q & A session will help you plan your courses while abroad as well as when you return to K-State!

Scholarship & Financial Aid Sessions

304 Fairchild Hall

  • Thursday, February 16th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, February 29th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, March 28th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

A great opportunity to find out ways to finance your study abroad experience! Jim Hohenbary, Asst. Dean for Scholarship Admin., will discuss external national scholarships, and staff from the Office of International Programs will explain the OIP Scholarships. Dyan Marie from Student Financial Aid will also be available to discuss funding options.

Health & Safety Sessions

304 Fairchild Hall

  • Tuesday, March 27th 2012
    4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, April 2th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Monday, April 5th 2012
    4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Julie Gibbs from Lafene Health Center will give a short presentation on ways to prepare for health and safety issues abroad.  Students will also be given information about services provided by Lafene Health Center.

Returned Student Re-Entry Event

304 Fairchild Hall

  • Thursday, February 2nd 2012
    5:00 pm- 7:00 pm

An opportunity for returning students to share experiences, meet other students who have studied abroad, and overcome some of the struggles of reverse culture shock upon returning to the U.S. and K-State.

Returned Student Credit Transfer Session

Multi-Purpose Room, International Student Center

  • Wednesday, February 8th 2012
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Designed specifically for students returning to K-State after their study abroad experience, this is the perfect opportunity to find answers to questions about how to transfer academic credits from a host institution to K-State as smoothly as possible. This information/Q & A session will help eliminate any worries about how to receive credit for the classes taken abroad.

Study Abroad Professional Development Workshop: Putting Your International Experience to Work

(hosted by Career and Employment Services)

Location TBD

  • Date and Time TBD

Designed in collaboration with Career & Employment Services, this workshop provides returned study abroad students advice on how to discuss an international experience on a resume, in a cover letter, or in a job interview.

Country-Specific Orientation Nights

All students studying abroad during the summer and fall seasons are required to attend the appropriate Country-Specific Orientation. The orientation will provide students with pre-departure information, inculding insurance requirements, student visa procedures, and other important preparation materials. Students will also learn cultural information and connect with students who are from, have studied in, or plan to study in the same location.

All dates are in April. All times will be from 4-6pm. Location will be 304 Fairchild, unless another location is listed below

  • 9: Czech Republic - Union 212
  • 10: France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands - 304 Fairchild
  • 11: Spain, Portugal, Italy - Multi-Purpose Room, ISSS
  • 12 Germany, Austria, Switzerland - 304 Fairchild
  • 16: Ireland, the United Kingdom - Union 207
  • 17: Asian countries - 304 Fairchild
  • 18: Australia, New Zealand - Leadership 201
  • 23: All other countries - Leadership 201