Study+Abroad

=AACSB International options via Education Abroad= OU only has exchange agreements with a handful of AACSB accredited institutions:  When talking with any non-IB major, please keep this in mind, if they need business classes.
 * University of Reading (England)
 * University of Sheffield (England)
 * University of Glasgow (Scotland)
 * Kyungpook National University [The business courses are taught in English in South Korea.]

=Study Abroad packet & process=

Students who study abroad through OU Education Abroad will have a packet of information, issued by the Education Abroad Office. Before the student turns in one of these forms they should take it to the Office of Admissions for an initial evaluation. Do not accept if they have not been completed by the Office of Admissions

This packet lists the courses the student wants to take. This process is designed to aid in the transfer of courses taken at international institutions. PAAS hopes to help students PRE-equate their work before they leave, as suggested by the OU General Education Committee.
 * **Action Required**: Verify for OU Office of Admissions Employee's signature, date stamp, pull file and give to Dalynda Evans, Education Abroad Liaison.

Getting courses equated AFTER students get back....
Various departments across campus can complete Education Abroad’s Equivalency Form: []

Or the Provost’s Office General Education form also found on the previous link: []

=Study Abroad Software Tips=

1. The Education Abroad database is called "StudioAbroad". ?s: 325-1693

The student can investigate the different institutions and programs in their country of choice. Each program has a list of equated courses, if there are any. Ex: Bogazici University in Turkey has so many, it has an additional link.
 * 1) Go to the Education Abroad web page, then click on “Programs” from the left column.
 * 2) Then click on “Search Engine”
 * 3) Then select the country the student most wants to go to! [Ex: Turkey]
 * 4) Click “Search”. The “Search” box is under the drop down box, so it is sometimes hidden.


 * //The student must complete the “General Information Session” online before they can make an appointment with Education Abroad.//**

Ex: Bogazici University has many equated courses, since they teach in English. These courses are equated for all students for 5 years. Also, Dalynda has a file of equivalencies for each OU program, although some are “for this student only” equivalencies, which at least give us a starting place.

//p.s. She also houses some equivalencies for non-OU programs, like Semester at Sea through University of Virginia and CIMBA through U. of Iowa.// Each time a student gets something equated for “all students” Dalynda hopes it is getting added to the Education Abroad database.

=Sample Emails for Declaration of Intent=

Your signed Declaration of Intent form states you are abroad for 15 weeks/one semester or two summers/8 weeks each in a non-English speaking country. Your plan to meet the International Experience component of the IB major was approved and the form was added to your graduation file.

Or, if they are missing something like a signature etc… Your Declaration of Intent form states you are traveling to two summers, but [list the problem here]. Please go to our web page and complete a fresh copy of the form with all the required information. You’ll need to print & sign it and drop it off in our office. I am sorry about this additional work on your part. The IB subcommittee is focused on the details of our students’ international experience. I am here to help, but there are certain parameters I must work within.

[|Online form]

Respectfully, [counselor’s name] Or, please give these to Dalynda Evans Here is the IB web page with more information: [|International Business Site]

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