EAP KICK OFF MEETING

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EAP KICK OFF MEETING
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INTRODUCTIONS

• Lynda BellEAP Campus Director
• lynda.bell_at_ucr.edu
• Diane EltonISC Campus Director
• diane.elton_at_ucr.edu
• Michael CruzIntl Education Advisor
• michael.cruz_at_ucr.edu
• Vincent Zabala--Intl Education Advisor
• vincentz_at_ucr.edu
• Susan ParsonsGraduate Intern/Advisor
• susanwp_at_ucr.edu

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Congratulations for making it this far!
HI FIVE!
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• Be curious always! For knowledge will not
  acquire you, you must acquire it.
• --Sudie Back

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EAP ADVISORS
Michael Cruz / Susan Parsons / Vincent Zabala
Important questions

• What is EAP and UOEAP?
• What do you think is the role of the EAP Advisor?
• How will we answer your questions?
• As a student, what is your responsibility?

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EAP COUNTRIES
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ANNOUNCEMENTSUPCOMING MEETINGS

• ACADEMIC MEETING-mandatory
• April 11, 2006 Bear Cave, Pentland Hills
• Two sessions between 1030-130pm
• HEALTH AND SAFETY-mandatory
• May 6, 2006 Bear Cave, Pentland Hills
• 9AM-5PM (Lunch will be served)
• COUNTRY SPECIFIC WORKSHOPS
• EAP Returnees will contact you March through May

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EAP DOCUMENTS

• GENERAL GUIDE
• SELECTION LETTER
• EAP PACKETS

REMINDER! Check Your UCR E-Mail Account!
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GENERAL GUIDE

• READ YOUR GUIDE!

• Know Before You Go Info

• CHECK LISTS
• -Before you go
• -While abroad
• -Once you return

• Important EAP Form

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SELECTION LETTER STATUS

• SelecteeSatisfied all requirements
• Conditional
• -3.0 Cumulative GPA,
• -Lang. requirement
• AlternateWaiting for an available spot

• Academic Probation (AP)
• Subject to Dismissal (STD)
• If you are placed on AP or STD, your
  participation on EAP is in jeopardyS.

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EAP PACKET

• Country Specific Guide

• Confidential Health History Form, Instructions
  Procedures

• EAP Instructions and additional forms(Sent to
  UOEAP)

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EAP FINANCES

• KNOW THE COST OF YOUR PROGRAM!

• BUDGET WORKSHEETS

• FINANCIAL AID

• You can request Proof of Financial Aid from the
  FA Office.
• You will meet with a Financial Aid Officer 1
  month prior to your programs start date to
  confirm your financial aid package.

• TRAVEL

• Plane Tickets
• Flights

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EAP FINANCESProgram Costs
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE COST OF
YOUR PROGRAM

• Program Costs
• http//eap.ucop.edu/eap/reference/cost.shtm
• Budget Worksheets
• http//eap.ucop.edu/eap/budgets/
• Payment coupons
• Students on Financial Aid do not have to make the
  first payment
• UOEAP-(Universitywide Office Education Abroad
  Program)
• 6950 Hollister Ave Suite 200
• Goleta, CA. 93117-5509

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EAP FINANCESTravel and Plane Tickets

• Plane Tickets
• Students will have to pay for plane ticket
  upfront.
• If you receive financial aid, you will reimburse
  yourself.
• You will receive more info about your official
  program start date.
• Where to purchase plane tickets?
• Travel Agency
• Student Universe www.studentuniverse.com
• STA Travel www.statravel.com (Need ISIC Card)

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WITHDRAWAL DATES

• APRIL 10, 2006
• Santiago, Chile
• Japan (Year and Tsukuba Fall),
• UK Summer Programs (Pembroke and Sussex)
• MAY 10, 2006
• All Remaining Summer/Fall/Year Programs

If you withdraw after these date 100 fee applied
plus additional fees (if applicable).
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Financial Aid Office

• Janice Owens and Kelly Mitchell
• Services that Financial Aid Provides
• Calculate financial aid you will receive with
  respect to your EAP Program Budget
• You can request Proof of Financial Aid from the
  FA Office. You may need this letter to get your
  visa. This takes 3-5 working days to process.
• It is their goal for the Financial Aid Officer to
  meet with you 1 month prior to your programs
  start date to confirm your financial aid package.

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FINANCIAL AID ADVISORJANICE OWENS
Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Spain Thailand Turk
ey United Kingdom Vietnam
Barbados Brazil Canada China Denmark Indonesia Ire
land Israel Japan
Janice.owens_at_ucr.edu [phone]
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FINANCIAL AID ADVISORKELLY MITCHELL
India Italy Korea Philippines Russia Singapore Sou
th Africa Sweden Taiwan
Australia Chile Costa Rica Egypt France Germany G
hana Hong Kong Hungary
Kelly.mitchell_at_ucr.edu (951) 827 -7245
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ACADEMICS

• LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
• NON-IMMERSION
• IMMERSION

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LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

• Must take language and culture classes for grade,
  No S/NC Option (no exceptions)
• English will not be spoken during class.
• Taking Courses with UC Students
• If you are trying to satisfy your Foreign
  Language Requirement this is how much credit you
  will receive.1 Quarter 2 UC Quarters1
  Semester 3 UC Quarters

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NON-IMMERSION

• Can take 1/3 of classes as S/NC
• Taking courses with both UC and international
  students.
• Limited Course Selection
• Courses can be instructed in English and Host
  University Language

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IMMERSION

• Can take 1/3 of classes as S/NC
• Taking courses with UC, International, and Host
  University Students
• Can choose exactly what classes to take. (Similar
  to UCR)
• Courses can be instructed in English and Host
  University Language

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What to do if you have a question?
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When all else fails, read the instructions -
Agnes Allen
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EAP RETURNEE RECOMMENDATIONS