See the World
International Programs & Study Abroad
See the World is a program run by the Study Abroad office that provides University 101 students the opportunity to learn more about study abroad. Specifically, this presentation is designed to give students the tools to begin planning their own study abroad experiences. The presentation is moderated by Study Abroad staff and/or Study Abroad graduate assistants with assistance from study abroad peer advisors. The presentation is updated as necessary to include new opportunities from exchange partners, program providers and Maymester/faculty-led summer programs. The presentation will cover the various study abroad destinations available and what courses students can take overseas. Presenters will discuss the benefits of international education, as well as addressing student concerns and dispelling study abroad myths. Information will also be provided regarding specific study abroad scholarships. Each presentation will be followed by adequate time for question and answer sessions. No two presentations are exactly alike, as many variables contribute to the success of each presentation, including student interest in the countries students visited and the instructor’s use of the cultural diversity theme.
Learning Outcomes
This presentation supports University 101 learning outcomes:
II. Help Students Discover and Connect with The University of South Carolina
a) Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.
b) Develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive relationships with peers, staff, and faculty.
III. Prepare Students for Responsible Lives in a Diverse, Interconnected, and Changing World
a) Examine how their background and experiences impact their values and assumptions and explain the influence these have on their relationships with others.
c) Describe and demonstrate principles of responsible citizenship within and beyond the campus community.
This presentation will:
- Introduce students to the study abroad offices, as a campus resource for international study
- Enable students to understand the importance of study abroad to future employers and personal and academic development
- Understand how the study abroad process works, the types of programs available, the applicability of scholarships and financial aid, and the credit approval process.
- Interact with study abroad returnees and learn from them first-hand what the study abroad experience is really like.
- Get excited about studying abroad.
To schedule a See the World presentation, please contact Sarah Langston in the International Programs office at 777-7557.
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