Magellan Exchange Semester (or Year) Abroad Dr.

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Magellan Exchange Semester (or Year) Abroad Dr. Christy Office of International Affairs 211 Powers Hall tcchristy@una.edu 256-765-5217 Why Choose Magellan? You can study 1 or 2 semesters at a partner university abroad for the price of UNA tuition There will be no disruption of your student loan, scholarships, financial aid, etc. You can take classes in either English or the host country language that transfer to UNA You will possibly spend less than at UNA since you will have no car expenses, and will pay no UNA fees other than the technology fee You will have access to student-discounted public transportation You will have countless travel and cultural enrichment opportunities Getting There You can apply for a UNA Study Abroad Scholarship which provides $800 you can use to cover expenses associated with your study abroad (for example, airfare, books, etc.). Fall Semester application deadline is November 1 (Spring Semester deadline is February 15) If you qualify for a Pell Grant, you can also apply for a Gilman International Scholarship: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program#.WIIgfNgzXs0 (awards are up to $5000 to apply toward study abroad). Room and Board Housing options vary, depending on the university. Expect to pay approximately the same amount you would pay for on-campus housing at UNA. Typical options include: Dormitory Living with a host family Sharing a house or apartment The cost of food is approximately the same as you would pay for a UNA Meal Plan. Classes Abroad Many classes are taught in English. A comprehensive list of classes taught in English at all our Magellan partner universities is available here: http://www.magellanexchange.org/Students/Students%20Additional%20Resources.aspx Language and culture classes, as well as academic classes taught in the language of the host university are also available. Calendar Considerations When planning your semester (or year) abroad, please consult (at www.magellanexchange.org) the Calendar for each of the universities you’re considering since, in some cases, the fall semester continues into late January or early February. This is the case, for example, with our partner universities in Germany and Spain. If either of these is your destination, you should choose spring semester. Registering for Classes You will register, and pay your tuition, at UNA by signing up for 12 hours of Study Abroad as follows: SA 499 (05) = 5 credit hours of study abroad SA 499 (04) = 4 credit hours of study abroad SA 499 (03) = 3 credit hours of study abroad 5 + 4