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Course Offerings Summer 2008

NOTE: If you can't find a course or program in the location of your choice, come see me (Dr. Ray - Conger 309),

and I'll be happy to try and find a course or program that will meet your needs.

(I make no promises that I will actually be able to find one, but I will try!)

General Information Study in a foreign country can be a very rewarding experience. If you think you might be interested, this is the place to start. Many areas of the core curriculum have courses that are being offered. In addition, some other courses are available, too.  You can use the links above to search the available courses for the summer of 2008. You can also look here for a list of courses being offered in Europe and their equivalent courses at ABAC (updated 9/20/07). If the course you want to take is not listed with an equivalent course, then contact me (Dr. Brian Ray), and I'll explain how to get elective credit or general core credit for the lower division course offerings in the catalogs. If you are transferring, some of the upper division courses might interest you. Note that the cost of the program does not include the cost of tuition. If you find a course that you are interested in taking, review the material for that program. Once you are ready to submit your application for the course, if it is one of the European Council courses, the application will be available on the program page linked from the catalog (or contact me). Other program forms are available online. See the ABAC Study Abroad Coordinator for assistance.
	Deadlines and Due Dates for Summer 2008 {This information is for general purposes (based on the European Council information). Specific deadlines are available with each program's information. Details are available online or from the ABAC Study Abroad Coordinator.} Applications can be submitted at any time. A $200 application fee is due at the time the application is submitted. The program application deadline is March 7, 2008. (NOTE: Deadlines for other programs may be earlier than this! Check your desired program for specifics.) First payment of $2200 is due no later than March 7, 2008. Final program payment (balance due) is due no later than April 4, 2008. Moscow excursion payment for the Russia program is due April 25, 2008. Mandatory Orientation for Russia Program is April 26, 2008. Mandatory Student Orientation for Summer 2008 Study Abroad in Europe is May 18, 2008.
Financial Aid Info (This information is general in nature, and is not meant to be all inclusive. It is advisory only. If you have specific questions, please contact the Financial Aid office.) Financial Aid can be used to assist with paying for the Study Abroad program. HOPE can be used toward the tuition and fees portion only. It is strongly suggested that financial aid requests to cover program payments be requested with the Spring financial aid request. Otherwise, the funds will not be available in time to meet program payment deadlines. All normal Financial Aid application procedures MUST be met (including the FAFSA). If you have already filed a FAFSA with your financial aid requests for the 2007-2008 academic year, no new FAFSA is required. Additional resources for financial assistance can be found here.
		For More Information Contact Dr. Brian A. Ray, ABAC Study Abroad Coordinator ABAC 20, Humanities Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793   (229) 391-4969

Frequently Asked Questions (and some answers):

Q: Won't Study Abroad make me fall behind in my course work so I may not graduate on time?

A: Study Abroad programs offer credit for the class work you do in a foreign country. Most courses offered will fit degree programs at many University System of Georgia colleges and universities, and many courses are designed to meet core education requirements as well. Your advisor or the Study Abroad coordinator can help you find classes that will fit your major.

Q: How can I Study Abroad with ABAC? Don't I have to be classified as a junior?

A: Programs are available to any student in good standing, and courses are available that meet a wide variety of major and core requirements from the freshman level through the graduate level. Planning early is the key to study abroad opportunities.

Q: Isn't Study Abroad too expensive? How can I afford the cost?

A: The cost of the programs includes most travel costs, accommodations, many of the meals, and some of the local transportation costs. If you calculate what you will save by not doing those things at your home campus (no gas money, car maintenance, etc.) and tack that on to favorable exchange rates (depending on where you travel) the cost of living with a summer or semester studying abroad can be about the same as what you would spend in a summer at home. In addition, financial aid is available for study abroad costs. Ask the Study Abroad coordinator for more information about how to plan financial aid for your study abroad program.

Q: Don't I have to speak a foreign language to be able to study in a foreign country?

A: The programs offer instruction in English, with English-speaking faculty from colleges and universities in Georgia. Even if you take a foreign language class as part of your study abroad experience, the program will often accept students with basic or intermediate knowledge of the foreign language.

Q: What if I can't find a course that fits with my major?

A: Contact the Study Abroad coordinator. He will help you to find a program that does fit your major. There are over 300 study abroad and exchange programs with courses ranging from nursing to education, computer science to graphic design, and theatre to wildlife management, and everything in between! The Study Abroad coordinator is willing to work with you to help you find a course that will fit your major.

Q: What GPA do you need to participate in the Study Abroad program?

A: Most programs only require that you be a student in good standing at ABAC. You will also have to have completed any prerequisites for the program you select, just as you would here on the main campus.

Q: In light of world events, is Study Abroad safe?

A: Each student's personal safety is of utmost importance to the University System of Georgia study abroad program directors. Study abroad program staff make every effort to ensure the safety and well-being of each study abroad participant. Students report that they often feel safer overseas than they sometimes do at home.

Q: When, where, and how much are the extra excursions available with the programs?

A: In order to reduce overall program costs, extra excursions (such as weekend trips to locations other than the program location) are no longer pre-planned. Instead, students are often encouraged to arrange their own excursions with faculty and site director assistance. In addition, some additional (though non-required) fieldtrips may be planned that can include some small additional costs (such as museum entrance fees, limited additional travel costs, etc.) For planning purposes, here is some information from previous weekend excursions taken to locations from the London program:

Paris weekend $325.00

Scotland weekend $202.00

Wales weekend $195.00

Students are allowed to travel on their own every weekend (Friday-Sunday), and any arranged excursions are optional.

Q: Should I bring my laptop computer from home?

A: You can, but check with your course instructors to determine the need for a computer. Remember that many countries use different electrical current supplies than in the US, so bring appropriate electrical adapters for both the outlets (they're shaped different from ours, and our plugs won't fit) and the voltage (some countries use 220v instead of 110v). Basically, the host locations have internet access and limited computers available for your use. A laptop is not a necessity (besides, it can be a real hassle getting it through airports and toting it around in your luggage). If you bring a laptop, you will also need to bring all the appropriate connectors for the internet connections.

Q: How much money should I plan on bringing for additional expenses?

A: This will vary depending on the individual. Some money should be planned for souvenirs, extra travel (though most school related travel is already covered), additional food and meals (some are provided, but many are not), sightseeing other than course related excursions in and around the host city, and incidentals (laundry, snacks, etc.). Generally, this amount can range from about $700-$1500 over and above the program cost depending on host country exchange rates. Of course, this can vary depending on the individual student's plans. Plan on using traveler's checks or credit cards.

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