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FAQs

Why should I study overseas?

出国留学有很多好处，无论是学术上的还是个人的. On an academic level, you will become a more well-rounded student by taking courses not offered on campus or those similar to on-campus courses with a different academic context. 你也可以发展新的智力追求, 提高你的外语和英语沟通能力, or begin a new language. 你会变得更加自立和足智多谋, make new friends, 了解你的传统或对你的身份获得新的视角, and delve into local arts, culture, cuisine, and sports. You will also make your resume more attractive to future employers because you will improve your interpersonal skills, 你甚至可以获得国际实习或志愿者经验.

 

When should I go?

Most programs require students to have at least sophomore standing upon commencement of the program; some programs require junior status. Transfer students may study overseas upon completion of two semesters at Concordia University Irvine. 大多数课程都有学期和一年的学习, 但有些课程只在春季开放，或者需要参加一整年. Think about your degree plan and speak to your advisor when deciding what would be the best time for you.

 

我可以出国一个学期以上吗? Is there a maximum?

Yes! Many students choose this option. Some go to the same program for a full year to really immerse themselves deeply in their host country's culture. 其他人去两个不同的地方有两种不同的体验. While we encourage students to decide whether they want to go for a semester or year when they apply, 大多数项目允许你申请一个学期，如果你想留下来，可以延长. 你可以通过我们办公室的项目在国外学习最多两个学期.

 

我需要去一个可以获得主修/辅修学分的地方吗?

No. While there are some programs that are only open to certain majors and some that require you to take courses for major credit, 如果你愿意，你可以出国修选修课.

 

How early can I start applying?

Applications are due the semester prior to studying and are available at the Study Abroad Office at the beginning of the semester in which they are due. For some programs, 申请以滚动方式接受，可以在截止日期之前提交. In the case of all other programs, applications will not be processed until after the deadline and early submission will not affect the chances of admission.

 

Can I apply to more than one program?

是的，但前提是其中一个项目有竞争力. 如果你不能在几个节目中做出选择, 留学办公室很乐意与您会面，帮助您缩小选择范围.

 

什么是“两步申请程序”?

Approval for participation in one of Concordia University Irvine’s study abroad programs or exchange programs is a two-step process. Most programs require both a Concordia University Irvine application and a secondary program-specific application. 所有申请人都将由留学办公室审查, if approved, 他们的申请被发送到各自的留学项目. 选择的标准因项目而异. Being accepted by the Study Abroad Office does not guarantee acceptance to a program and the competitiveness of some programs may vary depending on the number of applicants from colleges outside of Concordia University Irvine.

 

我在哪里可以为我的申请拍护照照片?

护照照片可在下列任何地点领取:
  • Walgreen's
  • Kinko's
  • CVS
  • U.S. Post Office

留学申请流程竞争激烈吗?

Some programs are more competitive than others, due to higher GPA requirements or enrollment limits. 虽然很少有学生不能参加自己选择的课程, 我们建议申请竞争项目的学生也选择一份备用材料.

 

Eligibility

Is there a minimum required GPA?

No, a student needs to be in good academic standing and not on probation to study abroad through the Study Abroad Office. 由于学术严谨，一些专业的GPA要求更高.

 

Can only certain majors study abroad?

No. 所有课程对所有学生开放，无论专业如何，但以下例外:

  • ESELSCA – Dual Degree Program – you are able to study in Paris for a semester without getting the dual degree

Do I have to speak a foreign language?

No. 留学办公室管理一些没有语言要求的项目. 此外，许多其他课程的语言要求少则两个学期. 请与个别项目核实有关具体要求的信息.

 

我的项目需要两个学期的大学水平的语言——这是什么意思?

Two semesters of college-level language is equivalent to having completed the second-semester course in that language. You can also meet this requirement by taking the placement test and placing out of the second semester.

 

Credit

我在哪里可以找到我在国外主修/辅修的课程列表?

The Study Abroad Office has a list of some approved Concordia University Irvine equivalents for some courses offered on some study abroad programs. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Students may look at the online course catalog for their chosen program and ask their academic advisor whether major/minor credit will be granted for individual courses. 许多院系都有预先批准的课程清单. 如果你想上的课程没有被预先批准, 你的指导老师可能会要求你提供教学大纲或课程描述来评估课程内容. Syllabi and course descriptions can often be found online; if you cannot find them contact the Study Abroad Office.

 

我修的所有课程都能获得康考迪亚大学欧文分校的学分吗?

Usually. All courses taken through a Study Abroad Office program that are in an undergraduate area of study offered at Concordia University Irvine will be granted Concordia University Irvine credit and will count toward the 64-unit residency requirement. Examples of courses that would not be granted Concordia University Irvine credit would be Global Tourism or Gaming Industry Management, 康考迪亚大学欧文分校不提供哪些学习领域.

 

我可以在国外修通识教育课程吗?

是的，对一些课程来说，只要它是预先批准的. 在这个时候，CORE不能被带到国外.

 

Overseas Travel and Housing

康考迪亚大学欧文分校安排我的旅行吗?

No. 有些项目是与其他大学或组织合作开展的, and group flights may be available. 许多课程在学期中提供预先安排交通的短途旅行.

 

我需要什么旅行证件?

所有出国留学的学生都必须持有护照, 哪些课程在课程结束后至少六个月内有效. Before departing the U.S.，你还需要从你的东道国领事馆获得学生签证. 每个国家的签证程序都不一样, 处理时间短则一天，长则三个月. 请注意，大多数领事馆在办理签证时都会保留你的护照, 所以你将不能在美国境外旅行.S. during that time. International students should keep in mind that visa procedures may differ from those of their U.S.-citizen counterparts. Once you have decided on a destination, look at the country's consular website and familiarize yourself with student visa requirements.

 

海外生活安排如何?

不同项目的生活安排各不相同. 住宿选择包括宿舍(带食堂或烹饪设施), homestays, and apartments (with other Americans, native citizens, or other foreign students).

 

Costs & Financial Aid

Is studying abroad financially possible?

Yes! 许多学生担心出国留学费用太高. 但也有针对各种预算的项目. 关键是要灵活选择留学地点. If you would like to find out estimated program costs, please see the Programs pages on this website.

 

Can I use my financial aid to go overseas?

Yes. 康考迪亚大学欧文分校的经济援助包括贷款, grants, and scholarships (excluding athletic or program scholarships) are applicable to Concordia University Irvine-sponsored overseas studies programs and exchanges. 考虑到特定项目的成本，财政援助计划将被重新评估, 助学金也会根据修改后的入学成本进行调整.

 

In cases where the semester overseas is projected to be less expensive than an on-campus semester, the estimated family contribution (EFC) will be maintained and the aid package will be reduced. 如果一个项目计划超过一个校园学期, the student and family may be eligible for additional loans in the amount of the price differential.

Are there any scholarships available? What about working abroad?

奖学金适用于某些海外项目. Detailed financial aid and scholarship information is available on the Study Abroad Office general information section on the web page under Costs. Generally, there are many more scholarships available for study abroad in non-Western or developing countries. 在欧洲和澳大利亚学习的奖学金是相当有限的. Students can work part-time in the U.K. and Australia only.

 

Contacts

May I talk to an alumnus of the program?

The Study Abroad Office will have a list of students who have studied previously in Concordia University Irvine programs who can be contacted.

Next Steps

Schedule an appointment to learn about our study abroad programs and discuss your interest, 与月球国际中心助理主任讨论选择和问题.

达纳·彼得森，莫恩国际中心助理主任

[email protected] | 949-214-3469

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