Study Abroad Presentation for University of California, Irvine, students looking to pursue an education abroad.

1. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE – SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
WHY STUDY
ABROAD
APPLYING TO STUDY ABROAD

2. Study Abroad Peer Mentors
ELIZABETH CERVANTES
ecervan3@uci.edu
Psychology & Sociology
Dublin, Ireland
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile
GERMAIN LOUIE
louieg@uci.edu
Business Econ & Pol Sci
London, United Kingdom
UCI School of Social Sciences | Study Abroad

3. TODAY'S
DISCUSSION
OUR KEY POINTS
Study Abroad Overview
Benefits of Studying Abroad
How to Apply to Study Abroad
Additional Resources
Questions
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4. UCEAP OVERVIEW
Hundreds of programs available in 40+ countries.
Programs with UC, international, and local students
Programs are available for all majors
Financial aid adjusts to total cost of your program
Fulfill UCI degree requirements (major/minor/GE)
Coursework available in English or another language
Term lengths vary: academic year, semester, quarter
or summer
UCI School of Social Sciences | Study Abroad

5. Benefits of Studying Abroad
PROFESSIONAL
Participate in
internships, research, or
volunteer work that will
enhance your resume
Expand your knowledge
of possible career paths
Develop Workforce
Skills that will make you
a competitive applicant
for post-grad
opportunities
ACADEMIC
Understand your major
from a different
perspective
Take courses abroad not
offered at UC Irvine
Increase or learn foreign
language skills
Improve your
understanding of the
U.S. and foreign affairs
PERSONAL
Make friends from all
over the world
Gain greater
independence and self-
confidence
Acquire greater
tolerance for ambiguity
and become more
flexible/adaptable

6. One's destination is never
a place but a new way of
seeing things.
WORDS TO INSPIRE
HENRY MILLER

7. STUDY
ABROAD
PROCESS
SCHEDULE
Where do I begin and who can I talk to?
IDENTIFY
What do I want to gain from my experience and where can I go?
EVALUATE
What is realistic? What fits in my budget and academic schedule?
APPLY
What resources do I need in order to apply? What are my preferences?
RELAX
What do I do now...?
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8. LETS GET
STARTED.
SCHEDULE TO MEET WITH A STUDY
ABROAD PEER MENTOR AT THE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS OFFICE
(1201 SBSG) OR VISIT THE STUDY
ABROAD CENTER (1100 STUDENT
SERVICES II - ACROSS RING ROAD
FROM THE UCI BOOKSTORE).

9. WHAT WE
CAN OFFER
Individual advice catered to your unique needs
Filling out your Program Comparison
Worksheets to help narrow down and select a
program that is right for you
Insight into what classes you can fulfill while
abroad & previous courses taken abroad
Assistance in guiding you towards your passion(s)
and purpose to go abroad
Solutions to make your experience abroad more
affordable
Additional resources catered towards your major
Answers to any questions you may have about
studying abroad!
UCI School of Social Sciences | Study Abroad

10. CREATE YOUR
EXPERIENCE.
EVERYONE IS UNIQUE! DON'T GIVE
YOURSELF EXPECTATIONS TO MEET
BASED OFF OF ANOTHER STUDENTS'
EXPERIENCE ABROAD.

11. PASSION &
PURPOSE
Determine what is most important to you about
going abroad - Location, Language, Cost,
Academics, Travel, Professional Development, etc.?
Use the Study Abroad Builder to identify which
program(s) are the best fit for you - GPA
Requirement, Major, Term, Location, etc.
Identify the application deadline
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12. BE REAL.
DETERMINE WHAT ARE THE BEST
POSSIBLE OPTIONS TO HELP YOU
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WHILE
STAYING ON TRACK.

13. EXPECTATIONS
VERSUS
REALITY
Fill out the Program Comparison Worksheet to
narrow down your options (Recommend to have a
Top 3 minimum)
Determine locations that will fit within your budget
(Think outside expenses such as airfare, local
lifestyle, housing, etc.)
Determine which universities offer the most
classes that are of interest to fulfill your
necessary requirements - Keep in mind not all
classes may get approved or scheduling clashes
may arise when you arrive at your host university
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14. GATHER YOUR
RESOURCES.
NOW THAT YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED
YOUR PROGRAM, IT'S TIME TO PUT
IT INTO WRITING TO SUBMIT!

15. JUST SEND IT.
Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor
Identify, at minimum, your Top 3 Programs
Some programs may require a letter of
recommendation from a faculty member - keep
this in mind!
Narrow down and select your top program
Write your Personal Statement
Create an account on UCIAbroad
Fill out and submit your application on
UCIAbroad and MyEAP!
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16. AND SENT...
NOW THAT YOU'VE SUBMITTED
YOUR APPLICATION, TAKE A
MOMENT TO RELAX A BIT

17. WHAT NOW?
After applying you will receive an email notification
about your acceptance into the program within two
months of submitting your application
Apply to Scholarships
Complete your Pre-Departure tasks
You will begin to choose your classes to take while
abroad
Meet with a Study Abroad Peer Mentor again
Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation with the Study
Abroad Center
Pack your bags and get ready to depart - Yay!
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18. Questions
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