Expand your horizons Study on exchange with LUGOVAUL Why LUGO 2 Personal Development Increases selfconfidence Serves as a catalyst for increased maturity Has a lasting impact on world view Academic Commitment ID: 763317
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Expand your horizons. Study on exchange with LUGO/VAUL
Why LUGO? 2 Personal Development Increases self-confidence Serves as a catalyst for increased maturity Has a lasting impact on world viewAcademic CommitmentEnhances interest in academic studyInfluences subsequent educational experiencesReinforces commitment to foreign language studyIntercultural DevelopmentHelps one to better understand their own cultural values and biasesInfluences one to seek out a greater diversity of friendsContinues to influence interactions with people from different culturesCareer developmentDevelops skill sets that influence career pathIgnites an interest in a career direction to be pursued after the experience
It Also… Is very affordable Is the experience of a lifetime Is what will set you apart from your peers when it comes to your career! 3 The basic graduate’s resume B.A. (Hon) with a GPA of 75%An internationalized resume B.A. (Hon) with a GPA of 75% One year studying /internship abroad Working knowledge of an additional language WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?
“ Today's global challenges demand international/intercultural competence” 4
intercultural competence: why is it important? “Our world is more interconnected than ever before. Global flows, people, capital, technology, “know-how”, fashion, lifestyles, media images and ideologies influence society, culture and the individual… future generations, in order to function in a global world, will understand the value of intercultural competencies and be prone to seek knowledge and experiences outside their home country ” ( Stier , 2003). What is it? Understanding and respecting different culturesAwareness of cultural valuesIdentification of one’s own cultureUnderstanding the process of cultural adjustmentAbility to communicate/interact with those from other parts of the world5
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S tudy just about anywhere on exchange, depending on a combination of your program of study and language abilities One semester, full year, or summer programs available Credits towards your concentration or electivesThe best time to go is typically during your third year so it is important to start planning as early as first year7Laurentian University Global Opportunities (LUGO)
Worldwide destinations with ISEP : The International Student Exchange Program is a network of 300 colleges and universities in 42 countries cooperating to provide affordable access to international education for a diverse student population. Students pay Laurentian tuition, residence and meal plan. Most fields of study are available Explore France with the Ontario/ Rhones-Alpes program: Study on exchange at one of the fifteen universities in France. Please note that students must be proficient in the French language in order to study at the university level. Most fields of study are availableIntroductory Spanish in Querétaro, Mexico :The LU Summer Spanish Immersion Program (SSIP) allows students to spend four weeks in May studying Spanish in one of Mexico's greatest cities while earning 6 arts credits. Space is limited to twenty participants. Kon ni chi wa! Study in Japan: The STEP program at Saitama University provides students with the opportunity to study both the Japanese language and culture8Study just about anywhere
Study in English: Australia Austria Botswana Czech Republic England FinlandIreland JapanKoreaNetherlandsSouth AfricaSwedenand more! 9Study just about anywhere!Holly in Finland“BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!”
Study en fran çais: France Switzerland Learn another language:ArgentinaChileFranceGermanyItaly MexicoSpain 10Study just about anywhere!Erik Zannier in Italy
s pend the month of May studying Spanish and learning about the culture of Querétaro, Mexico e arn 6 credits of arts-electives at the 1000-level towards your LU degree 11Lu Summer spanish immersion programHABLAS ESPANOL?
12 Financial matters Before leaving, you pay the following to Laurentian : 1 year LU tuition fees $5,751.501 year incidentals $650.381 year Residence $6,2851 year meal plan $3000 TOTAL $15,687The above is based on the costs for one full-year student participating in ISEP during the 2014-2015 academic year.*Costs are subject to change without notice.Consider the following to assist with the costs:Scotiabank Mobility Scholarships – value varies on number of applicantsOSAP or bank loansLU scholarships and bursariesYour savings – start now!
13 ELIGIBILITY Priority deadlines: August 10 th for students applying to most programs beginning between January and AprilJanuary 15th for students applying to programs beginning between May and October (ORA & OBW only have the one deadline, regardless of which semester you are applying for).
14 How to apply Visit our office to determine the right program Download the appropriate application Select your host s ite and courses Submit a language proficiency report (if necessary)Personal s tatement (1.5 pages double-spaced)2 recommendation letters from professorsOfficial Laurentian transcripts Application fees (ISEP)
15 Now what? Begin your research by exploring our ISEP database at http:// bit.ly/1c7gwVW to determine what program is best for you Join us on Facebook: Laurentian Exchange Students – introduce yourself and ask ask ask!Attend an information session!