EAP :The Road Less Traveled

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EAP The Road Less Traveled
University of CaliforniaEducation Abroad
Program
Students with Dzao villagers, Vietnam
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UCIs Center for International Education

• EAP - UCs Education Abroad Program
• Well tell you all about it!
• IOP - UCIs International Opportunities Program
• Includes Study, Work, Internship, Volunteer,
  Research, Teaching
• Studying on IOP
• To find out more, come to CIE sign up for a Group
  Advising meeting.

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Why Study Abroad?

• Increased personal growth, language proficiency,
  cultural awareness
• Academic challenge and reward
• Graduate school, career, resume enhancement
• Travel opportunities
• Meet new people, make new friends
• Dont let the experience of a lifetime pass you
  by!

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Why Study on EAP?

• The Regents of the University of California have
  recognized the need to incorporate an
  international experience into your UC degree.
• EAP is part of UC. You are not taking time off,
  but maintain your UCI status while abroad.
• UCI wants you to go abroad!

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Will I get credit?

• Yes!
• All course work abroad on EAP earns UC credit,
  not transfer credit.
• Courses and grades are listed on your UCI
  transcript.
• Courses taken on EAP can fulfill major, minor,
  and/or breath requirements. Make normal
  progress towards your degree with careful
  planning.

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Can I afford it?

• If you can afford UC, you can afford EAP!
• Students pay the SAME UC fees!
• In many cases the cost is comparable to studying
  at UCI.
• UCI financial aid goes with you abroad!
• Your financial aid is recalculated based on the
  budget for your program (includes airfare,
  pre-departure expenses, etc.)
• Special EAP scholarships help offset any higher
  cost.

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Is there support abroad?

• Definitely!
• A Study Center Director (or designated UC liaison
  officer) administers the program and is
  responsible for the academic and personal
  well-being of EAP students.

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The EAP Road Less Traveled

• Take a walk on the wild side!
• All classes in English
• 3.0 GPA required

Eötvos Lorand University, Hungary
Cappadocia, Turkey
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HUNGARY
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HUNGARY

• Focus on European studies, especially Central
  Europe Soc Sci Humanities
• Fall or full year
• Option for spring semester in Prague, Czech
  republic

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TURKEY
Ephesus
Istanbul
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TURKEY

• Courses in nearly every major (including
  engineering and sciences)
• Fall semester and full year
• Crossroads of Europe and Asia
• Safe place to study Muslim culture

Ankara
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EGYPT
Luxor
AUC campus
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EGYPT

• AUC Full curriculum (including engineering,
  ICS, etc.) Intensive Arabic option
• Full Year ONLY
• Historical and modern importance

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GHANA
University of Ghana, Accra
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GHANA

• Mostly Soc Sci, Humanities Arts (some science)
• Especially strong music, dance, development
  studies, other soc sci
• Experience really getting out of your comfort
  zone

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SOUTH AFRICA
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
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SOUTH AFRICA

• Full curriculum
• Either semester or Year
• Mixture of Europe Africa
• Poverty development issues
• Internships volunteering

University of Cape Town
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INDIA
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INDIA

• Soc Sci Humanities Arts including music, dance,
  theater
• Fall semester
• Experience the juxtaposition of poverty and
  progress
• Feel the history

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THAILAND
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THAILAND

• Thai studies (history, religion, culture
  economics, development, politics, and
  international relations) Business
  Administration Econ (Asian focus)
• Fall, Spring (summer) and Year Programs
• Spring/summer includes village field study

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VIETNAM
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VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Hue

• Vietnamese language, history, literature,
  contemporary issues in Vietnamese society and
  Southeast Asian Studies
• Fall semester
• Vietnam National University, Hanoi

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BARBADOS
Paradise Beach
Fresh coconut milk
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BARBADOS

• Highlights African Diaspora studies, biology,
  Caribbean studies, international economics, and
  environmental law.
• Most other subject areas are available
• Fall semester or full year

Bridgetown
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Whats the selection criteria?

• Depends on program
• Most immersion programs require a 3.0 GPA and
  junior standing.
• Many language culture programs require a 2.5
  GPA and sophomore standing (apply as a
  freshman!).
• Language requirements vary by program.

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How and when do I apply?

• Come to the Center for International Education
  (CIE) at 1100 Student Services II to sign up for
  a Group Advising Session
• Get your application soon!
• Summer/Fall start programs have deadlines in
  January and February
• Deadlines are listed in the CIE office and on our
  web site at www.cie.uci.edu/events.html

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More information?

• Check out CIEs web site at www.cie.uci.edu
• Check out EAPs website at eap.ucop.edu
• Talk with the CIE staff and EAP returned
  students!
• Remember IOP...

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What do students say?

• Lots.

Lets hear from some returned students now!