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The Duke Global Education Fair is your chance to meet representatives from Duke and other study abroad and domestic programs. Visit the fair to learn more! Tuesday, September 11, 2012, from 10:30 AM until 3:30 PM in the Schaefer Mall of the Bryan Student Center For more information, visit us in the Smith Warehouse near East Campus: 114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Bay 6, 2nd Floor
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Spend a semester or academic year in the heart of Paris! Spring 2013 application deadline: October 1st.
Global Education for Undergraduates
global.duke.edu/geo SUMMER 2013 Programs (tentative)
Duke in Australia Duke in Berlin Duke in Brazil Duke in China Duke in Costa Rica Duke in Crete Duke in Flanders Duke in Geneva Duke in Ghana Duke in Greece Duke in London-Drama Duke in London-Finance Duke in Montreal Duke in Oxford Duke in Paris Duke in Russia Duke in Spain Duke in Turkey Duke in Venice Duke Intensive Spanish in Alicante Duke Study in China Duke/OTS in Costa Rica Duke/OTS in South Africa
Duke Summer Abroad
Global Education Office for Undergraduates Smith Warehouse Bay 6, 2nd Floor 114 S. Buchanan Blvd. Box 90057 Durham, NC 27708-0057 Tel: 919-684-2174 Fax: 919-684-3083 globaled@duke.edu http://global.duke.edu/geo Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Smith Warehouse is accessible during the academic year by campus bus route C-1 Smith, which stops at the entrance to Bay 6 South, and route C-1 East West, which stops at the intersection of Campus Drive and Maxwell Avenue. Visitor parking spaces are also available on the north side of the building. APPOINTMENTS: To schedule an advising appointment, please call 684-2174. Please do not use email to schedule an appointment.
I learned an incredible amount from this class – the field trips, exploring Kakadu with knowledgeable guides, and just going out into the wild to see firsthand the biology of Australia was the best way to learn.—Duke in Australia student
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Global Ed Facts and Figures 2011-2012
WHERE TO START: Semester and study abroad applicants will find the Global Education Office (GEO) website’s (http://global.duke.edu/geo) very helpful – look for the “Getting Started” tab! For summer and semester programs offered in the U.S. and abroad, students should consult the Programs tab. To apply to Duke programs, or to register your intent to apply to non-Duke programs, start with MyGlobalEd. All students are invited to contact the GEO staff with questions about their study abroad plans and opportunities, and are welcome to set up appointments with GEO advisors. For further assistance, please call 919-684-2174.
PROGRAM COSTS: Program costs vary widely and change over time. The costs for Duke programs will be listed on each program’s websites, and generally consists of Duke tuition plus a program fee. Do not let costs deter you. Financial aid at Duke is applicable to approved study abroad and Duke domestic programs. Federal financial aid is fully portable. Summer aid is available to qualified students. For more information on financial aid and global education, go to Duke’s Office of Financial Aid’s website at http://www.finaid.duke.edu/undergraduate/current/ globaled/index.html.
DUKE AND DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS: Please check out the individual Duke program pages linked from the GEO’s Programs page for full program descriptions, individual admissions requirements, and application information. For non-Duke programs, consult the List of Approved Programs linked to the program tab. Duke students have access to over 175 different opportunities for Duke or transfer credit, both in the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. For students interested in attending programs not included on the Duke approved list, they should consult the GEO about the program petition process.
Duke/PPS in Glasgow The fall Duke/Public Policy Studies (PPS) in Glasgow program features: x
Specifically designed PPS course on current British Public Policy issues (PubPol 290s), plus 3 courses from the University of Glasgow’s regular offerings
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Opportunity to study at one of the oldest English-speaking universities, founded in 1451.
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Trip to London, plus additional activities and day excursions
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On-campus housing with British and international students
Fall 2013 application deadline: March 1, 2013 Global Education Office for Undergraduates
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Percentage of Class of 2011 who studied abroad:
Trinity - 45% Pratt – 31.8% All graduates – 43% Most popular destinations (semester/academic year):
1. Spain 2. Italy 3. United Kingdom 4. Australia 5. France Most popular destinations (summer 2012)
1. United Kingdom 2. Spain 3. Greece 4. China/Germany (tie) 6. Switzerland
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WOW! Something New For Spring! The Global Education Office (GEO), in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Anthropology, will be offering a new on-line course designed for students to take while they are abroad. GEO Director Margaret Riley will pilot the course, called WOW! (Window on the World), in spring 2013. To enroll in the course, students must be enrolled in Duke administered programs that spend the entire semester in the same foreign location. Students who study abroad are required to take a full load of classes while they are abroad. Not surprisingly, the academic deans regularly get requests from ambitious Duke students who wish to overload that semester. Until now, those requests have always been denied. The rationale for not permitting overloads is because Duke wants to provide students with the opportunity not only to fully engage with their academics while abroad, but also with their host culture. WOW! will allow students to do both. Hence, the academic deans of Trinity College and the Global Education Committee have approved that WOW! will be the ONLY
course in which a student may enroll as an overload class while abroad. Recent reflections on the experience of students while they are abroad suggest that students often spend more time with their US peers than with host nationals, and their free time is spent traveling to other parts of the region of the world where they are sojourning rather than in their host country. WOW! is intended to engage students in their host culture with intentionality and purpose, thus achieving a more meaningful intercultural experience. WOW! The course will be taught on-line, incorporating the use of Duke’s new open-source collaboration and learning environment, SAKAI, and will involve readings from intercultural communication texts, cultural orientation materials, and films. Students will develop a portfolio of cultural immersion activities, with a final ethnography project based on their host country. If study abroad is in your future, consider making WOW! a part of the experience as well!
Forbidden City in Beijing
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Duke in St. Petersburg
Program highlights:
Program highlights: x Four intensive courses per semester in Russian
language, culture, history, and media taught by Russian faculty from St. Petersburg State University, one of Russia’s oldest and pre-eminent universities. x Full Duke credit. x Lodging with host families or in a residential hotel. x Onsite resident director for personal and academic assistance. Spring 2013 application deadline: October 1 Fall 2013 application deadline: March 1 Global Education Office for Undergraduates
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Duke credit for four courses in the humanities and social sciences at Venice International University (VIU).
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International faculty and diverse student body representing 16 institutions from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
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All instruction in English; Italian language course required on site.
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Choice between residence halls and apartments.
Spring 2013 Application Deadline: October 1 Fall 2013 Application Deadline: March 1 Global Education Office for Undergraduates
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What Should Each Class Be Doing in Order to Study Globally? First Year Students: •Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO website to explore program offerings and talk with a GEO advisor. •Talk to your academic and/or global advisor about course planning for a semester or academic year away from Duke. •Consider a Duke summer abroad program – first year students are welcome to apply!
Sophomores: •Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO website to narrow program choices. •Talk to faculty and former study abroad/domestic program students to get recommendations and advice. Meet with a global or GEO advisor. •Make sure your passport is valid and your immunizations are up to date. •Consider spring semester! Some sophomores are better off spending their spring semester away from Duke, leaving their final two years for core major courses. •Go to MyGlobalEd at http://global.duke.edu/geo to begin the application process.
Juniors: •It’s not too late! Explore options for spring semester or senior year with your mentors and advisors. Memorize the GEO website and become a Facebook fan. •Consider a Duke summer program – it may be your last chance to grab a unique piece of the Duke experience before launching into the real world.
Seniors: •Yes, even seniors can study abroad! Choose your program carefully and talk with GEO and academic advisors about graduation requirements and timelines. •Before leaving Duke, make sure you’ve gone global.
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Go Global with Duke this summer! Approximately 46 percent of Duke undergraduates study abroad by the time they graduate, but some find it challenging to pull themselves away from campus during the school year. But Duke’s 20+ summer study abroad programs – offered by the Global Education Office for Undergraduates – can offer an alternative. If they take this option, students do not have to worry about missing a course only taught in the fall or March Madness in the spring. And because many of the University’s programs last only part of the summer, students still have the chance to enjoy a break from class or spend some time on campus. Typical reasons a student might choose to study abroad include immersing themselves in a foreign culture or increasing fluency in a language. Amanda Kelso, associate director of the Global Education Office, said they might specifically pick a summer program in order to fit in more required courses for their major or to maintain extracurricular commitments or leadership activities during the school year.
everything about the program really blended well together.” Yang is also looking forward to participating in Duke in Madrid this fall. Of all students who study abroad, 12 percent go in the spring, 54 percent go in the fall and a significant amount – 34 percent – go in the summer. Although many students choose to study abroad their junior year, summer study abroad can be a viable option even after freshman year. Sophomore Ha Tran said she participated in the six-week Duke in Spain program this past summer to get a sense of what studying abroad is like before taking on a fullsemester program later in her Duke career. “It’s been way too short, and I know now that studying abroad is my thing,” Tran said. “I absolutely love being in a foreign country and can’t wait to spend more time in another country.” Yang said he chose to study abroad after his sophomore year because he had two years to learn what it is like to be a Duke student, and he was ready to move outside of his comfort zone and the “Duke bubble.”
developing personal and academic relationships with experts in the field that can continue when they return to campus. “Not only do students benefit from faculty contact during the actual program, but for many, the relationship extends after the study abroad experience to classrooms and research projects back at Duke,” she said. “Summer study abroad is an excellent way to ensure that your study abroad experience has a connection to your studies.” She added that courses taken through Dukesponsored programs can calculate into a student’s GPA, unlike courses taught abroad through other universities. Duke also offers financial aid and several merit scholarships for its study abroad programs. The majority of Duke’s summer study abroad programs last six weeks – including programs in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ghana and Turkey. Sixweek programs give students the flexibility to return to Duke to take summer courses or pursue other summer opportunities if they so choose. But there are also four and eight week offerings, as well as the 11-week Duke in New York internship program.
Junior John Yang, who participated in the fourweek Duke in Greece program this past summer, said he chose to study abroad in the summer because it was a unique learning experience that is not offered the rest of the year.
“I hope to take what I’ve learned and use it to make the most of my last two years of college,” he said.
“It’s all about giving students options, while still offering a solid, concentrated and unique academic experience,” Kelso said.
“The fact that [Duke in Greece] was centered around just one class made all of the excursions and other activities more relevant to what we were actually learning in lecture,” he said. “And
Kelso noted that Duke’s study abroad programs stand out compared to those at other universities because they are often led by Duke faculty. Students are able to engage with faculty on a daily basis,
She noted that students should stay tuned for new programs in Summer 2013 – including Duke in Crete, Duke in Brazil, Duke in Costa Rica, and Duke in London: Finance.
Duke in Madrid
Global Semester Abroad: China / India—Spring 2013
Program highlights: x x
x x Spring Semester Deadline: October 1 Fall Semester Deadline: March 1
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One semester, two countries with program bases in Udaipur, India and Beijing, China Four Duke courses in development, environment, and global health (see website for codes and cross listings) Duke faculty directors in each country Homestays in India, dorm living in China Excursions in both countries Community-focused research projects
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1
Global Education for Undergraduates
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It’s Possible to Study Abroad More Than Once Many students can’t get enough of a study abroad experience. “Studying abroad in Barcelona has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I loved the vibrant culture and having an entirely new culinary experience! Sharing tapas and sangria with good friends? Yes please! Not only did I learn about the city, but I also had a chance to learn about myself. I can’t wait to go back.” Megan Meza , ‘12 Although it’s traditional for students to study abroad for a semester in their junior year, some students want to experience more than one region and/ or program. For this reason, some students elect to do more than one study abroad program during their time at Duke. The best way for a student to fit two study abroad programs into their four years is taking advantage of the many summer study abroad programs that Duke offers. The programs usually run at about six weeks in duration and are
located all over the world. Some of the summer study abroad programs that Duke offers include: Duke in Geneva, Duke in Greece, Duke in Oxford and Duke in Madrid, among others. The programs are always well attended and offer a varied amount and type of coursework. Many students pair a summer study abroad experience with a semester abroad. Whether consecutive or broken up by another semester at Duke, a double study abroad experience opens students up to various cultures and new opportunities. Students need not worry about delaying their course credits or graduation date to study abroad, particularly if they take advantage of Duke programs. A Duke summer study abroad can offer up to two courses, while semester-long Duke programs offer four courses.
Photo credit: Huanbing “Izzy” Xu
Study Abroad in Alicante, Spain
If students want to have more than one study abroad experience, it is definitely possible for them to do so.
DUKE DOMESTIC PROGRAMS Duke in New York Arts and Media (Fall)
Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions (Spring)
Duke in Los Angeles Duke in D.C. (Spring)
(Spring) Duke in New York Summer Internships in the City
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Duke in Silicon Valley (Summer)
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There are various ways to explore Duke global education opportunities on the Internet. The GEO website is your best starting point, www.global.duke.edu/geo. Site highlights include the following: • Detailed information about Duke-administered study abroad and domestic programs and a list of approved non-Duke programs for summer, semester, and year-long sojourns • MyGlobalEd application center
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• Announcements about upcoming events related to Duke’s domestic or international study programs
• Information about academic policies and transfer credit • Videos, photos, and electronic “postcardsâ€? submitted by global program students • Information about health, safety, and security at program locations • Resources for parents
In addition, the GEO has a YouTube channel (DukeAbroad) and we’re on Facebook and Twitter. Several Duke-administered programs also take advantage of social media such as blogs and online photo albums to spread the word about what students are seeing and doing on programs, domestic and abroad.
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS STIUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
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American University of Cairo (AUC) (Egypt) ....................................................................... 37 Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad .............................................................. 38 Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA).......................................................... 29 College Year in Athens (CYA) (Greece) ............................................................................... 32 Cultural Experience Abroad (CEA) (Spain) ......................................................................... 41 Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) (Denmark) ........................................................... 30 Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid ............................................................................ 46 Duke in the Andes (Ecuador) (semester) ............................................................................ 55 Duke in Australia (summer) ................................................................................................. 25 Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) ..................................................................................... 51 Duke in Brazil (summer) ...................................................................................................... 27 Duke in China (summer/semester)...................................................................................... 52 Duke in Costa Rica (summer) .............................................................................................. 55 Duke in Crete (summer) ...................................................................................................... 47 Duke in D.C. (semester) ........................................................................................................ 5 Duke in Flanders (summer) ................................................................................................. 14 Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer)/Neurohumanities .............................. 11 Duke in Geneva (summer)................................................................................................... 23 Duke in Ghana (summer) .................................................................................................... 24 Duke in Glasgow (semester) ............................................................................................... 20 Duke in Greece (summer) ................................................................................................... 50 Duke in Istanbul (semester)/Duke in Turkey (summer) ........................................................ 9 Duke in Kunshan/Global Health (semester).......................................................................... 4 Duke in L.A. (semester) ......................................................................................................... 8 Duke in London Drama (summer) ....................................................................................... 13 Duke in London Finance (summer) ..................................................................................... 12 Duke in Madrid (semester) ................................................................................................. 53 Duke in Montreal (summer) ................................................................................................ 21 Duke in NY Arts and Media (semester/summer)................................................................. 7 Duke in NY Finance (semester)........................................................................................... 12 Duke in Oxford (summer) ................................................................................................... 22 Duke in Rome (ICCS – semester) and summer ................................................................... 48 Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (semester) ............................................ 15 Duke in Silicon Valley (summer) ............................................................................................ 6 Duke in Venice (semester/summer) .................................................................................... 49 Duke Intensive Spanish in Alicante, Spain (summer)/Duke in Spain (summer) .................. 54 Fairfield University .............................................................................................................. 39 Georgia Institute of Technology (France) ........................................................................... 17 Global Education Office (GEO-U) .............................................................................. 43 & 44 Global Semester Abroad .................................................................................................... 10 GlobaLinks .......................................................................................................................... 42 Interstudy ............................................................................................................................ 40 Institute for International Education of Students (IES)....................................................... 35 Marine Lab/Domestic Exchange......................................................................................... 16 New York University (NYU) ................................................................................................. 31 Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) .................................... 26 School for International Training (SIT) ................................................................................ 28 School for Field Studies (SFS) (Turks and Caicos)............................................................... 33 Student GEO Committee/Global Advisors ........................................................................ 45 Syracuse University (France) .............................................................................................. 36 Technion Institute of Technology (Israel) .............................................................................. 3 Tel Aviv University (Israel) ..................................................................................................... 3 Temple University in Rome (Italy) ......................................................................................... 2 University College Dublin (Ireland) ...................................................................................... 1 University of Melbourne (Australia) ................................................................................... 19 University of Queensland (Australia) .................................................................................. 19 University of Sydney (Australia) .......................................................................................... 18
Semester * Duke in Berlin * Duke in China: Beijing * Duke in China: Kunming * Duke in D.C. * Duke in France/EDUCO * Duke in Glasgow * Duke in Istanbul * Duke in Los Angeles * Duke in Madrid * Duke in New York - Arts & Media * Duke in New York - Financial Markets and Institutions * Duke in St. Petersburg * Duke in the Andes (Ecuador) * Duke in Venice * Global Semester Abroad: India/China * ICCS - Rome * OTS – Tropical Biology in Costa Rica * OTS – Tropical Medicine and Public Health in Costa Rica * OTS – African Ecology and Ecosystems
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University College DublinUniversity College Dublin ........................................................... 1 Temple University in Rome (Italy)......................................................................................... 2 Technion Institute of Technology/Tel Aviv University (Israel) .............................................. 3 Duke in Kunshan/Global Health........................................................................................... 4 Duke in D.C .......................................................................................................................... 5 Duke in Silicon Valley ........................................................................................................... 6 Duke in NY, Arts and Media................................................................................................. 7 Duke in L.A. .......................................................................................................................... 8 Duke in Turkey/Duke in Istanbul .......................................................................................... 9 Global Semester Abroad .................................................................................................... 10 Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer)/Neurohumanities .............................. 11 Duke in NY-Finance/Duke in London-Finance .................................................................... 12 Duke in London Drama (summer) ....................................................................................... 13 Duke in Flanders ................................................................................................................. 14 Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (semester) ............................................ 15 Marine Lab/Domestic Exchange......................................................................................... 16 Georgia Institute of Technology (France) ........................................................................... 17 University of Sydney ........................................................................................................... 18 University of Melbourne/University of Queensland ........................................................... 19 Duke in Glasgow (semester) ............................................................................................... 20 Duke in Montreal (summer) ................................................................................................ 21 Duke in Oxford (summer) ................................................................................................... 22 Duke in Geneva (summer)................................................................................................... 23 Duke in Ghana (summer)..................................................................................................... 24 Duke in Australia (summer) ................................................................................................. 25 Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) .................................... 26 Duke in Brazil (summer) ...................................................................................................... 27 School for International Training (SIT)................................................................................. 28 Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)........................................................... 29 Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) ............................................................................. 30 New York University (NYU) ................................................................................................. 31 College Year in Athens (CYA)............................................................................................ 32 School for Field Studies (SFS) (Turks and Caicos) ............................................................... 33 Open Table .......................................................................................................................... 34 Institute for International Education of Students (IES)....................................................... 35 Syracuse University (Italy) ................................................................................................... 36 American University of Cairo, Egypt (AUC) ........................................................................ 37 Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad .............................................................. 38 Fairfield University (Italy) .................................................................................................... 39 Interstudy ............................................................................................................................ 40 Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) (Spain)........................................................................ 41 GlobaLinks .......................................................................................................................... 42 Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U) ..............................................43 & 44 Student GEO Committee/Global Advisors ........................................................................ 45 Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid ............................................................................ 46 Duke in Crete (summer) ...................................................................................................... 47 Duke in Rome (ICCS semester)/Duke in Rome (summer)................................................... 48 Duke in Venice (summer/semester) .................................................................................... 49 Duke in Greece (summer) ................................................................................................... 50 Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) ..................................................................................... 51 Duke in China (summer/semester)...................................................................................... 52 Duke in Madrid (semester).................................................................................................. 53 Duke Intensive Spanish in Alicante, Spain/Duke in Spain (summer) .................................. 54 Duke in the Andes (semester)(Ecuador)/Duke in Costa Rica (summer) ............................. 55
Summer * Duke in Australia * Duke in Brazil * Duke in China * Duke in Costa Rica * Duke in Crete * Duke in Flanders * Duke in Geneva * Duke in Ghana * Duke in Greece * Duke in London – Drama * Duke in London – Finance * Duke in New York – Summer Internships in the City * Duke in Oxford * Duke in Paris * Duke in Rome (next in 2013) * Duke in Russia * Duke in Silicon Valley * Duke in Spain * Duke Summer in Berlin * Duke in Turkey * Duke in Venice * Duke Intensive Spanish in Alicante * OTS – Costa Rica Tropical Biology * OTS – South Africa Global Health Issues
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Duke Students Explore Quebec’s Vibrant Arts Industries in Summer Study Abroad Program This summer marked the inaugural Duke in Montréal program, created by Duke University professor Deb Reisinger and sponsored by Duke’s Global Education Office, the Department of Romance Studies, the Canadian Studies Program, and the Quebec government. For four action-packed weeks, a group of undergraduate students explored how history, language, and immigration have shaped the development of Québec’s rich cultural arts industry. Students on this French immersion program worked closely with the Office québécois de la langue française, the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, and the Association internationale des études québécoises, as well as the Cirque du soleil and the Quebec Film and Television Council, to examine how globalization impacts cultural identity and how Québec markets have adapted to these challenges. Students were hosted by UQAM in Montréal and at Laval University in Quebec City. Participants were overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the program. Calling it “an unparalleled program of study” with “incredible insight into the arts and culture industries”, one student already has plans to return to Quebec next summer. Others noted the individualized attention they received, which included boardroom
meetings with members of the Secrétariat à la politique linguistique and an opportunity to shadow francization agents into Montreal businesses. Other highlights included meetings with the Ministry of immigration and Cultural Communities, a private tour of UBISOFT, and a dinner in their honor at the US Consul General’s home in Montreal. The idea for the Duke in Montréal program began in the summer of 2011, when Duke professor Deb Reisinger visited Quebec for the first time to conduct research on economic development. Her research grant was funded by the Quebec Government and marked Reisinger with a deep appreciation for Quebec’s unique culture and business environment. Back at Duke, Reisinger pitched her idea of a Quebec-based summer study abroad program that would offer students the possibility to combine their French skills with a study of marketing practices, all this against the backdrop of great weather and vibrant summer festivals. Her colleagues were enthusiastic, and the project began to take shape. Over the 2011-12 academic year, Dr. Reisinger put together a nontraditional program of study composed of meetings with government officials, business leaders, and local artists and artisans.
Calling her course “Made in Québec: Marketing and Cultural identity”, Reisinger aimed to teach at the crossroads of culture and Deb Reisinger commerce by exploring the marketing of arts and culture. In 2012, she received a Major Academic Initiative Grant from the Quebec Minister of International Relations that helped fund this year’s student activities, which included excursions to the Ile d’Orléans and Tadoussac. She also received a grant from Duke’s Center for Canadian Studies that allowed her to travel to Montreal and meet with key figures from government and business prior to the program start date in July. As a final project, students created a web site that markets Quebec to US undergraduates: http://sites.duke.edu/french112sa_01_2ss2012/, which aims to market the program to students at other US institutions. The July 2013 Duke in Montréal program will being rolling applications in November 2012. For more information, please contact Deb Reisinger at debsreis@duke.edu.
Duke in the Andes Spring Semester: Language and Culture in Kunming Dead adli ad l ne: October 15 li Fall Semester: Business and Economics in Beijing Summer Session: Intensive Language and Culture in Beijing
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Based in Quito, Ecuador All Spanish instruction in the humanities and social sciences Homestays with local families In-depth knowledge of Ecuadorian cultures Community service projects Four major excursions each semester Experienced onsite staff
Eligibility: One Spanish 300-level, a min. 3.0 GPA, and a strong interest in Latin America. Spring 2013 deadline is October 1. Global Education Office for Undergraduates
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Visit CEA at Duke’s study abroad fair on September 11th at the Bryan Student Center! www.GoWithCEA.com/ Barcelona 1 (800) 466-4441
Break the limits of your academic boundaries with CEA next year and study abroad in Barcelona. Enroll in courses from a diverse range of subject areas, including economics, history, international studies, political science, psychology, etc. Develop valuable job skills in our Global Career Development 'IVXM½GEXI TVSKVEQ Perfect your Spanish language skills regardless of your skill level Encounter Spanish culture living in a homestay abroad – Barcelona’s newest housing option! Apply to a program early and receive up to $1,200 in airfare
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Studying Abroad Can Help Your Resume Some Duke students are worried that a study abroad experience will hinder their job applications or recruiting profile when it comes time to enter the job market. In an age of globalization, some employers view study abroad and other immersion experiences as pluses on applicant’s resumes. And if spun the right way, study abroad experiences can benefit students in job interviews and the application process. Employers view study abroad experiences in a positive light, especially when applicants are able to describe the transferable and applicable skills learned during the experiences. DukeEngage and study abroad experiences are undoubtedly enriching experiences that prepare someone for the workplace. It all depends on how applicants are able to use their experiences to describe how and why they are qualified for a particular job. There are many on-campus resources that can help students turn an abroad experience into something worthy of employers’ interest. The Duke Career Center and The Global Education Office are two resources that will provide students with guidance on how to market their study abroad experience in the job-application process. Students should not let the job market deter them from studying abroad. Any global experience can enrich an applicant’s presentation as long as it is marketed well.
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Why should I study abroad or on a domestic program? Everyone will give different answers to this question. Duke students who have studied abroad enthusiastically agree about its advantages. They find class work in a setting away from Duke stimulating and their encounters outside the classroom educational and exciting. They come back with a broader, deeper understanding both of another city or country and of their own cultural background. First year students should start planning early to enjoy this unique opportunity. Do students ever participate in multiple global education programs? Yes. The most common combination is summer and fall, or multiple summer programs. What types of study abroad programs are available to Duke students? There are two types of programs: those administered directly by Duke (“Duke-in” programs), and those sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities which are approved by Duke. All Duke programs have their own sites on the larger Global Education Office (GEO) website (http://global.duke.edu/geo). For a list of over 175 approved non-Duke study options, please see the list linked to the Programs tab. What is a Duke-administered program? These are programs administered and supervised by Duke. Duke faculty are directly involved, and the courses, in most cases, receive Duke credit and grades like courses on campus. Duke-administered programs appear on the Programs page. “Direct” programs are not Dukeadministered programs.
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What is a Duke-approved program? These programs are sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities and are approved for Duke students by the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee. Over 175 programs are approved for Duke student participation in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania. Students receive transfer credit toward their degrees. Grades are not recorded on the Duke transcript. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke. edu/geo to search through the list of Dukeapproved programs. What about other programs, not in these categories? If a student is interested in a program not approved or administered by Duke, s/he must meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the viability of that program. If it appears to be a viable program, students will be allowed to petition for program approval by submitting program information, course approvals, and appropriate rationale to the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee, composed of faculty and administrators. How many Duke-In study abroad programs do we currently have and which are the most popular? There are 14 Duke-in semester programs and about 20 to 25 summer programs. In 2011-2012, among Duke students, the most popular Duke semester programs were Duke in Madrid, Duke in Florence, and Duke in France and the most popular summer programs were Duke in Oxford and Duke in Spain.
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Check out our fall, spring, and summer programs, as well as a special spring track for engineering students. For more details, see german.duke.edu and studyabroad.duke.edu.
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Choosing a Program How do you choose a Global Education Program? First, keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in global education. The choice needs to be an individual one based upon your academic and personal goals. It is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all the options, however tempting it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. “The road less traveled” often leads to the greatest rewards.
Level of immersion in the host culture/city: • Is there a Resident Director, or any staff who deal solely with this group of students? • Do you enroll directly in classes at a local university, or is there a separate center for the program? • Are there special classes at the center? If so, in what subjects, and who teaches them? • If you enroll directly at the university, would you be taking separate classes specially designed for program students, or would your classmates be from the host university? • Do you want a high level of support and structure in your program or do you desire to be as independent as possible?
So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you? First, you need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them. Language of Instruction: • Is one of your goals to improve your fluency in a foreign language? • Are classes conducted in English or in the language of the host country? • What are the language requirements for applicants? Duration of the program: • Is this a year-long program, or can students enroll for a single semester? • If a summer program, how many weeks is it? • How long can you be away from Duke?
Living arrangements: • Would you live with a host family, in an apartment, or in a dormitory? • How far is the housing from the university or program center? • How much privacy/personal independence does the housing offer? • Who would arrange the housing and could you switch if it were not satisfactory? • Are meals included? Can the program accommodate students with special dietary needs (e.g. food allergies)?
Credits: • How many credits can you expect to earn on the program? • How many study away credits will your department accept towards a major/minor/certificate program? • Will you be able to earn the course codes that you need to progress in your degree program?
Fees: • What do the fees cover? (The cost of tuition, books, housing, meals, special excursions, and airfare may or may not be included.) • Are there not-so-obvious expenses you should take into account? • Are there scholarships available?
Eligibility requirements & number of participants: • Is there a minimum GPA for the program? • Are there prerequisites and do you meet them? • Is the program limited to degree-seeking university students? • Is the group large, small, or medium, and do you feel comfortable with the group size? • How selective is the program? Will you need to apply to a back-up program? Past participants: • Is it possible to speak with a student who has recently participated in the program?
We always recommend that you start by looking at Duke’s own programs, for which you pay Duke tuition and mostly earn in-residence Duke credits. If there is a Duke program that suits your goals, this is usually the simplest option. You can find more information on all Duke programs by browsing the GEO website and visiting the GEO in Smith Warehouse. If you do not find what you seek among the Duke-in programs, you may wish to explore the Duke-Approved Program List listed on the GEO website under Programs. This list, which is updated yearly, includes about 175 nonDuke options currently approved for transfer credit. The list is organized by region and country, and contains links to each program’s website. If you are unable to find a Duke-administered or Dukeapproved program that suits your academic needs, please contact the Global Education Office for an advising appointment.
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Do Your Research First to Avoid Culture Shock When students get ready to travel abroad, they are feeling many things—anxious, exhilarated and ready to enjoy a lower drinking age. But there are several things to remember in addition to substance laws. Many students who study abroad suffer “culture shock� upon their arrival. Be sure to research the country you are traveling to so that you know its customs and traditions. Even in countries where the culture seems very similar to America’s, you may be startled by unexpected differences. For instance, in England there are public urinals on the street. Remember to carry a camera with you so that you can take pictures of the unique spectacles and sights you may find abroad. If you are traveling to a non-Englishspeaking country, it would also be a good idea to purchase a phrase book so that you can communicate with locals and order food or ask directions.
Do not be surprised if you run into local people who do not have positive ideas about American tourists. There are many stereotypes about Americans that are not flattering. For instance, many countries think Americans are naive, unsophisticated, workaholics, religious and unaware of geography. If someone approaches you with one of these stereotypes, try not to respond. It is often best to correct them by example rather than engage in what could become a physical fight. Although you are immersed in and learning about a different culture, you do not have to give up your personal beliefs and customs. Other cultures have different personal boundaries and dining customs, and while you should be respectful of other traditions, you do not have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Most importantly, remember to enjoy your time abroad and learn as much as possible about life in another country.
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Dear Global Education Office: I took this picture outside Blenheim Palace, some 30 minutes away by bus from Oxford. In addition to being an astounding display of art and architecture, the palace itself is hailed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It was raining that day, hence the umbrella, but even the weather could not mask the beauty of the Duke of Marlborough’s homestead and its surrounding gardens. These were the moments that made for a euphoric summer in England. The Duke in Oxford program was truly an incredible and unforgettable experience. Those six weeks seemed to fly by, but I left Oxford with a much greater understanding of English culture and Victorian Literature and a host of new memories and friends. The individualized instruction I received from the Oxford tutorial system challenged me to dig deeper into my essay topics and to fortify my arguments against avenues of attack. Throughout the weeks, I learned to write and argue both quickly and effectively, and I am certain these skills will prove invaluable in my future English classes at Duke and throughout my law school endeavors.
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Postcards from Abroad Dear Global Education Office: ¡Viva España! This photo is from a coastal overlook in Asturias, a northern principality of Spain. Before Duke in Spain, I imagined Spain as solely an urban country, but I soon found that in addition to the allure of cities like Madrid, the country had a plethora of rural, picturesque beauty and breathtaking scenery. In addition to what the country had to offer, the people of Spain continually amazed me, as I felt like a member of a new family through my host immersion experience. Thanks to my time abroad I now feel comfortable and confident speaking Spanish anywhere I go. This was a huge step for me, and I look forward to the opportunity to use this skill in everyday life around Durham through volunteering, as well as in the healthcare field in the future. A common belief is that pre-health students do not have time for study abroad programs; I want to dispel that myth, and I am looking forward to my continued education in the Spanish culture and language as I hope to use my education to serve people in Spanish-speaking countries across the globe. Do I have any advice for students considering study abroad? Of course I do. Do it. Don’t worry about your fears or reservations. Put them aside and make a way for an experience studying abroad. Regardless of how busy your time at Duke may be, having the opportunity to dive into another country and culture is an opportunity that you won’t regret. I absolutely guarantee it. Your time abroad will teach you so much more than what you can learn from simply being in a classroom, and you will grow incredibly as a person as you open yourself up to a completely new world.
Dear Global Education Office: I had a fantastic opportunity when I traveled to South Africa to study global health issues. Prior to this trip, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do after graduating from Duke. Visiting hospitals and seeing health clinics in rural areas had a huge impact on me. Throughout the course of this month-long program, I realized that the medical profession is something that greatly interested me, and I am now on the pre-med track. Much of what we learned on the trip related to various infectious diseases that commonly plagued South Africa. This topic fascinated me so much that I am planning on working in a lab, conducting research on HIV immunology and vaccinations. Going on this study abroad program was by far the most eye-opening, rewarding experience I’ve had since coming to Duke. Any student considering studying abroad should definitely research what all their options are in terms of programs to find the best fit for what they want to study. Enjoy your time abroad, since it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
-Cameron Oswalt, biology and Spanish major
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Dear Global Education Office: The six weeks I spent in Paris were definitely the best weeks of my summer! The two classes we took allowed us to reflect further on our experiences, and to really situate what we were seeing in a historical and cultural context. I loved visiting museums and other sites and being able to connect them to readings and discussions we had had in class. I also found Parisians to be so inviting! My host family was great, and I still keep in touch with them regularly. I also loved meeting French and international students and learning more about Parisian culture through them. Everyone in Paris was also very patient with our French, and my French improved so much over the course of those six weeks. The program also provided a great opportunity to explore France outside of Paris. We took two weekend trips (to Lyon and Provence) and got to know the food, history, and culture of each city, taking cooking classes, tours, and just exploring on our own.
-Jennifer Denike, African and African American Studies, French and Creole majors
Dear Global Education Office: On the last day of a weeklong research project that had taken me to a remote Indian village, my host mother decided to dress me in her wedding sari. We spent the morning taking pictures in her wheat fields as hordes of children gathered to watch that funny American girl trip over her clothes. My host mother’s response when I showed her the products of our photo shoot? “Perfect - we’ll use these to find you a husband here, and then you can stay in the village.” Global Semester Abroad - a program that takes students to both rural Rajasthan and ultra-urban Beijing, opened my eyes to more than just the complexities of sari-wrapping. I learned about the course of development in two of the worlds most talked-about nations, researched the transformation of caretaking practices among new mothers in Indian villages, and explored the health challenges facing migrants moving into Chinese cities. I’ll take those experiences with me this summer when I research various healthcare systems in Africa, and I know that my time with GSA will forever inform how I understand community, policy, and health as a future physician.
-Jocelyn Streid, English
Dear Global Education Office: This picture was taken on the island of Santorini, where the magnificent sunset is witnessed by hundreds of visitors each day. I almost can’t believe that I am the one who took this breathtaking picture. Duke in Greece was one of the most magical experiences of my life. To me, the program was centered on three parts: a brilliant class in Ancient Philosophy, a tour of Classical Greek sites by the most amazing tour guide, and a great personal experience of the relaxed but enthusiastic Greek way of life. Because I am an engineering major, I didn’t apply for the program to fulfill a requirement. However, the broader perspective on the world I gained from the experience will last with me forever. I got to know the Greek culture from its past to present, making a better global citizen. Duke in Greece is for those who want to see the great edifices of the ancients and the great mountains and seas of Greece, to step out of a normal environment and take a peek at a different world, to make truly great friendships, to be mesmerized the entire way along, and to have a memory of a lifetime. I would recommend the program to anyone.
-William Tsai, biomedical and electrical engineering major
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