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Study Abroad Office

Office of International Programs

Kansas State University

304 Fairchild Hall

Manhattan, Kansas 66506

 

785-532-5990

785-532-6550 fax

overseas@ksu.edu

 

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

AUGUST 30, 2012:ISEP Application Priority Deadline
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012: Competitive Exchanges and Priority Deadline (Bogazici University, Deakin University, Hong Kong Polytech, JLU Giessen, University College Dublin, University of Hertfordshire, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Spain, and Sweden)
OCTOBER 12, 2012: Spring 2013 Study Abroad Applications (All Other Destinations) & OIP Scholarship Application Deadline

Special Events

Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
9:30am-2:00pm
K-State Student Union Ballroom

Information Sessions

Foreign Language Credit Transfer Sessions (304 Fairchild Hall)

  • Monday, October 22, 2012 4:00pm - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, November 1, 2012 4:30 pm - 5:00 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)

  • Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, October 18, 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, September 25, 2012 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 25, 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)

  • Time and date to be determined

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.


Study Abroad Professional Development Workshop: Putting Your International Experience to Work (hosted by Career and Employment Services) [Student Union Room TBD]

Thursday, October 4, 2012 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Pre-Departure  Orientation Sessions

All students studying abroad during the summer and fall seasons are required to attend the Pre-Departure Orientation. The orientation will provide students with pre-departure information, including 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 session are currently TBD, but will take place in  November.