Happy Spring!
With summer right around the corner, many of you are busy making summer plans, like moving, preparing for Summer Session, or getting ready to depart for or return from your global learning adventure!
Pre-departure requirements can sometimes be daunting, and returning home after studying abroad or away can be strange, to say the least. Sometimes, it can be even more of an adjustment than you experienced in your host location.
But don't worry, we have been busy planning new ways to support you, no matter what stage you are at. Keep reading to learn more about our expanded advising services, schedule updates, re-entry student events, and more!
- The UCSC Global Learning Team
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In this newsletter
- Spring Drop-in Advising
- Department Drop-in Advising
- Re-entry Student Events
- Affording Global Learning Presentation
- Pre-departure Requirements
- Online Course Exchange
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Let's be real--- when you're in college, your mornings are busy. We have adjusted our spring drop-in advising hours to the afternoon, Mondays and Tuesdays from 2 - 4 p.m. PST.
Stop by our office in Classroom Unit 1 to meet with us without scheduling an appointment. No matter your global learning question, we are here to help!
Note: You will need to create a profile in the Global Learning Portal and show a green badge upon check-in with the front desk in room 103 to meet in person.
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Department Drop In Advising |
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We understand the importance of meeting you where you are at. That is why we are offering Department Drop-in Advising for Psychology and Environmental Studies majors!*
*More Departments coming soon
Have your major-related global learning questions answered, such as how to obtain major credit abroad, which programs offer courses in your field, which term abroad is better for your major requirements, and more!
Psychology – Drop-in Advising will be held virtually over Zoom
- Mondays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST.
- Room 405 on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. PST.
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Check out our re-entry programs for Global Learning returnees! These are a great way to help you process your experience!
Note: These events will be taking place in person and require registration.
How Was It? Ways to Share Your Global Learning Story (with Peers and Employers)
The question “How was it?” can be one of the most difficult to answer after living in a different country and culture. Hang in there, everyone returning home from study abroad and away programs feel this way.
Join us to review strategies for sharing your experience with friends, loved ones, and future employers. This event will tentatively be held in Classroom Unit 1, room 101.
Careers in International Education
Now that you’ve studied abroad or away, have you ever thought about making a career out of it to help future students do the same? Join us to learn about the field of international education and the vast array of jobs available. This event will tentatively be held in Classroom Unit 1, room 101.
WHOA - Who Am I Abroad/Away?- Share Your Story!
We would love for you to share your study abroad or away experience by submitting an article or video for our WHOA stories project. WHOA was created to highlight the experiences of UCSC students from the perspective of their unique identities.
If you are interested in submitting a WHOA story, please email us at globallearning@ucsc.edu and we can help you get started.
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Affording Global Learning Presentation |
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We changed our weekly Affording Global Learning Presentation time for the spring quarter:
Mondays from 12 - 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Join Global Learning student intern Luis Garcia to learn about study abroad and away program costs, requesting a financial aid estimate, using budget worksheets, scholarship opportunities, and much more.
If you were unable to attend last quarter, you won't want to miss this!
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Pre-Departure Requirements |
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Visas and health clearances and housing applications! Oh, my!
Knocking out lengthy to-do lists as you prepare to go abroad or away for summer '22, fall '22, and beyond can feel overwhelming.
As a rule of thumb, all of your pre-departure requirements are listed in your Global Learning Portal, and for UCEAP Programs your UCEAP Portal. Be sure to pay attention to any pre-departure emails and familiarize yourself with the deadlines for each task.
Please remember, you're not in this alone! Don't hesitate to make an advising appointment, stop by for drop-in advising, or email us at globallearning@ucsc.edu with any questions. We are here to help you during the pre-departure process! |
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Online Course Exchange
Fall Courses Coming Soon!
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Do you want a cross-cultural experience without committing to an in-person program? Consider an Online Course Exchange!
Browse last year's fall offerings for a glimpse of exciting course options from top universities including Korea University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, The University of Sydney, and more!
Stay tuned for fall 2022 course offerings.
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Global Learning
Classroom Unit, Room 103, Santa Cruz
CA 95064 United States
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