University of San Diego Second Year Experience

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Second Year Experience Abroad Program

Welcome to the World Be a part of an amazing experience.

Barcelona, Spain

Florence, Italy

USD’s International Mission The University of San Diego is committed to actively promoting awareness, appreciation and respect for the complexity of cultural, political, environmental and social issues worldwide. USD strives to help students become truly global citizens who serve as ambassadors of the cultures they represent. Through a values-based education, students learn to respect diverse values, challenge existing global perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of worldwide interconnectedness.

experience. Topics may include: conflict analysis and resolution; geography, geopolitics and economic development; environmental responsibility and sustainability; multicultural ethics; human rights and security; ethnic identities and conflict; foreign perceptions of the United States; global citizenship; religious diversity and conflict; colonialism and post-colonial conflict; cultural life and practice; cultural sensitivity and conduct abroad.

Second Year Experience Abroad Program This structured program is a unique initiative that has been specifically designed for the Class of 2014.

A collaborative effort between USD’s Departments of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, the Second Year Experience Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to study abroad in one of four truly exceptional locations: Barcelona, Spain; Florence, Italy; Hong Kong, China; and London, England.

Academic Component Students will earn a total of four units of credit by participating in this program. All students are required to enroll in a one-unit, interdisciplinary global studies course that takes place during the fall 2011 semester. This course is designed to help students develop civic and global awareness and prepare students for the second year study abroad

While on their international journey, students will earn three units of academic credit by completing one core curriculum course. Disciplines that will be offered include art history, ethics, history, language (third semester), literature and religious studies.

Integrated Learning Component The Second Year Experience Abroad Program is an integrated learning component that gives students the opportunity to interact with USD staff and faculty while participating in a variety of cultural and social activities abroad. Staff and administrators from USD’s International Center and Office of Student Affairs serve as on-site staff in each program location and are responsible for organizing small student groups to engage in cultural and social activities. They will also lead small group discussion and reflection. As early as their second semester on campus, students will begin to interact with the staff in preparation for their experience abroad.

“The world is a book, and those who do not trave l r e a d o n l y a p a g e . ” — S a i n t A u g u s t i n e

Hong Kong, China

London, England

Activities will vary by location and may include guest lectures from local professionals, visits to significant museums and monuments, and community servicelearning activities. Small group activities are included in the program price.

Intersession program will consist primarily of loans.

Students are required to submit a Supplemental Aid Form in the Office of Financial Aid; it should be submitted in the early fall to be considered for Intersession aid. To learn more about financial aid, go to www.sandiego.edu/financial_aid.

Program Cost The Second Year Experience Abroad Program cost is $4,250. This fee includes: • Tuition for four units • Application fee • Housing, some group meals • Excursions • Cultural/social activities (on-campus and abroad) • International medical/health insurance Please note: Airfare, spending money and additional meals are the responsibility of the student and not included in the program price.

Scholarships The USD International Center offers scholarships for students who are Pell Grant eligible; all program applicants will be reviewed to determine eligibility for these scholarships. Eligible students will be contacted directly by the USD International Center with information about their award.

Financial Aid USD financial aid is available; the aid package for an

Excursions As part of their experience, all students participate in two day-trips and one weekend excursion, which are organized and staffed by USD. Day-trip and weekend excursion locations will vary by country. All excursions are included in the program price.

Second Year Experience Abroad Program Schedule (tentative) December 1, 2010: Application and deposit deadline January 2011: Students’ location and course confirmed Spring 2011: Small group activities Fall 2011: Global Studies Seminar Course (one unit) January 2 - 21, 2012: Go abroad!

Spring 2012: Program reunions on campus Contact Information To learn more about the Second Year Experience Abroad Program and the opportunity for USD sophomores to earn college credit through study abroad, visit Serra Hall 315, visit us online at gointernational.sandiego.edu or call the USD International Center at (619) 260-4598.

“Traveling abroad with USD is a once in a lifetime experience. You w i l l c o m e b a c k t o c a m p u s a n d h a v e m a n y n e w f r i e n d s you otherwise might not have had the opportunity to m e e t . I t ’ s a m u s t ! ” — T a y l o r S c h u l t e ’ 0 8

A Tale of Four Cities Choices tailored to fit a variety of academic interests [UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO]

Barcelona, Spain

Florence, Italy

Hong Kong, China

London, England

The capital of Catalonia and the

Rightfully regarded as among

A diverse metropolis steeped

London has been described

country’s second largest city,

the most beautiful cities in the

in a blend of Eastern and

as a “world in one city,” largely

cosmopolitan Barcelona is one

world, Florence is one of

Western traditions, Hong

because it melds many cultures

of the Mediterranean’s busiest

Europe’s most enduring cultural

Kong is located on China’s

while remaining, at its core,

ports. Its rich history dates back

capitals and contains more

south coast, east of Macau on

definitively British. Its inhabit-

to the second century, a heri-

artistic masterpieces per square

the opposite side of the Pearl

ants, who come from all over

tage that its citizens take great

kilometer than anyplace else on

River Delta. It is surrounded

the world, speak more than

pride in.

the planet. The birthplace of the

by the South China Sea on the

300 languages, making London

A beautiful city that juxta-

Renaissance, Florence has been

east, south and west.

one of the greatest global cities

poses modernity with history,

home to Michelangelo, da Vinci,

on the planet.

vibrant Barcelona was host to

Dante, Machiavelli, Galileo and

Chinese city intersected with

the 1992 Summer Olympic

the powerful Medici family.

British flavor, as the British ruled

Square to Tower Bridge, gran-

Games. Being able to walk

the colony until 1997. The city’s

deur and history reside along-

among Roman ruins, stroll by

made up of numerous squares,

high density has resulted in a

side the routines of everyday

surreal and unique Modernist

Renaissance palaces, gardens,

dramatic skyline; in fact, it con-

life. Among the city’s many

buildings, and join locals for a

churches, parks and art galleries.

tains 36 of the world’s tallest

“must-see” sites are the Tower

late-night dinner in one of its

As much of the city’s economy

100 buildings, and is known as

of London, the British Museum

many bustling restaurants are

relies on visitors, and especially

the “world’s most vertical city.”

and Buckingham Palace.

activities that define a visit to

international students studying

Barcelona. For all intents and

in Florence, locals tend to be

of “One Country, Two Systems,”

of art, London is renowned

purposes, Barcelona is now a

welcoming.

Hong Kong enjoys a great deal

for its literary lions (Dickens,

bilingual city, as inhabitants of

of autonomy, retaining its

Shakespeare, Pepys) and has

the region speak both Castilian

of other popular Italian destina-

capitalist system, free trade,

served as home and jumping

Spanish and Catalán.

tions such as Pisa, Siena, Milan

independent judiciary and free-

off point for countless musi-

and Bologna. The Arno River

dom of speech. Hong Kong’s

cians (Royal Philharmonic, the

ment that’s steeped in eccentric

cuts through the old part of the

culture seamlessly blends a

Beatles, Amy Winehouse).

creativity, cultural diversity and

city; the beloved Ponte Vecchio

very modern way of life with

As a recognized hub of global

endless energy, the city is border-

(Old Bridge) is the only bridge

traditional Chinese practices

activity, London will host the

ed by wooded hills, which offer an

in the city to have survived

such as feng shui, tai chi and

Games of the XXX Olympiad

escape from bustling urban life.

World War II intact.

Chinese medicine.

in the summer of 2012.

Offering visitors an environ-

Florence’s historic center is

The city is within easy access

Visitors experience a vibrant

Under the unique principle

“I loved the city, the sounds, the sights, the smells and e v e r y t h i n g i n b e t w e e n . ” — A s h l e i g h B e c k e r ‘ 1 1

From Big Ben to Trafalger

Home to many great works