Pre-College Conference ‘09

Amy Otis-De GrauDirector, International Education

Fried International CenterInternational Student Advising & Immigration

International Partner Institutions & International Scholar Assistance

Short-Term Exchange Programs

Study Abroad

International Students at Hope# of international students in 2009-10: 37PLUS 30 Third Culture Kids and 14 exchange students

International Student OrientationImmigration/SEVISAdvisingInternational Student RetreatImages: A Reflection of CulturesInternational Food FairInternational Education Week

International Partner Institutions

CHINA: Zhejiang University

INDIA: Union Christian College

JAPAN: Ferris University, Meiji Gakuin University, Seigakuin

University, Technos College, Waseda UniversityMEXICO: Autonomous University of

QuerétaroUK: Liverpool Hope University

Short-Term Exchange ProgramsLiverpool Hope Education Seminar

Meiji Gakuin Global Management Seminar

Meiji Gakuin American Studies Seminar

Technos International Week

Off-Campus Study

Hope College students have access to over 200 off-campus study programs in over 60 countries.

Approximately 1/3 of a graduating class at Hope College studies off-campus for a semester or academic year

Where? Around the World!Fall 2009:

75 students in 23 different countriesAfrica & Middle East: Jordan, UgandaAsia: China, India, JapanAustralia & New ZealandEurope: England, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, SpainCentral/South America: Argentina, Chile,

El Salvador, Mexico, Peru

Where? Around the World!Spring 2010:

73 students in 22 different countriesAfrica & Middle East: Cameroon, TurkeyAsia: China, JapanAustralia & New ZealandEurope: England, France, Germany, Greece,

Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Central/South America: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, Mexico

What Majors?On international programs for 2009-10:Accounting

ArtBiologyBusiness ManagementChemical EngineeringChemistryClassical StudiesCommunicationComputer ScienceEconomicsElementary EducationEngineering

EnglishExercise ScienceFrenchGermanHistoryInternational StudiesJapanese StudiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNursingPhilosophy

Political SciencePsychologyPublic AccountingReligionSecondary EducationSocial WorkSociologySpanishSpecial EducationTheatre

Of the 148 students participating in

international programs, 67 are double or triple majors!!

“Current Trends in U.S. Study Abroad”– IIE, May 2009

Approximately 1.3% of all students enrolled in U.S. higher education studied abroad for credit during the 2007-08 academic year (approximately 240,000 students).

Hope College Mission Statement

“The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith.”

Why? What are some benefits?

Students are…

Taking responsibility for their own educationExpanding the course offerings in their major(s)Learning independence - especially living experienceBuilding a strong self-awarenessImmersion into another cultureDeveloping cross-cultural skillsAcquiring language proficiencyChallenging their comfort zone and stretching their worldviewEstablishing contacts Making themselves MARKETABLE

Deloitte's International Assignment Services (IAS) - Fall 2006 Advertisement

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent relevant work experience.2+ years of related business experience in international customer service and / or relocation.Bilingual language skills a must (Spanish and English mandatory, German a plus).Intermediate Microsoft Excel worksheet proficiency.Prior expatriate experience a plus.Basic math skills.

The Benefits for Hope…

International Education is a great tool to help implement the college’s mission statement!Attractive to prospective studentsGive students the opportunity to explore courses not taught at HopeGives academic departments the opportunity to include a global component to the majorHelps prepare students to be global citizensReturnees who have a global perspective

Study Abroad Programs

Types of programs: Traditional – direct enrollmentStudy centersHybrid programsExperiential Learning

Many English-based programs!

One Model: IES European Union Program

For Cultural Studies, Economics, International Business, International Relations, and Political Science majors

Focus: Development and activities of the EUCourses focus on the historical and institutional development of the EU, its internal policies, issues of culture and multiculturalism, and EU relations with outside nations.Visits to Council of Europe and European Parliament in Strasbourg, Court of Justice in Luxembourg, Commission and Council of the EU in Brussels, European Central Bank in Frankfurt, and offices of the OECD and World Bank in ParisMeet with EU and government representatives of member states; leaders in multi-national corporations and NGOs; official advisors on EU issues; leading academics; and entrepreneursInternships available in Freiburg, Germany and Brussels, Belgium

What do programs offer?

InternshipsThematic ProgramsService LearningResearch Opportunities/Independent Study ProjectsDirect Enrollment (Courtauld Institute of Art, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Amsterdam School of Music, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Int’l College of Management in Sydney, etc)

Internship Opportunities

IRELANDThe National

MuseumIrish Labor

PartyAbbey TheatreDublin Fringe

Festival

ArgentinaHuman Rights & Public Health

Chile: placements in social & health related organizations such as Chilean International Red Cross, Hogar de Cristo, etc.

Australia/New ZealandArts, Film and BroadcastingBusiness & LawCommunicationsComputer Science, IT and EngineeringEducationHospitality, Tourism, Sports & RecreationMarketingSocial SciencesScience & Environment

Thematic ProgramsAustralia: Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural EcologyChile: Public Health, Traditional Medicine and Community EmpowermentCosta Rica: Tropical Ecology & ConservationHungary: Budapest Math SemesterIndia: Sustainable Development and Social ChangeIreland: Peace & Conflict StudiesMadagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource ManagementMorocco: Multiculturalism and Human RightsNicaragua: Revolution, Transformation, and Civil SocietyOman: Economic Development, Energy and Diversification of the GulfPeru: Indigenous Peoples and GlobalizationSouth Africa: Community Health and Social PolicySwitzerland: International Studies, Multilateral Diplomacy and Social JusticeUK: London Theatre Studies

Recent Independent Study Projects“Islam & Tradition: Gender Roles within the Family” (SIT Jordan)

“A B C D E F G: Women’s Literacy in N’gaoudere, Cameroon” (SIT Cameroon)

“Tierra & Libertad: An Overview of the Zapatista Movement and the Response of Guanajuato and Mid-Mexico” (CIEE Mexico)

“Ethical Wage Distribution in Chile” (SIT Chile)

“Child Trafficking in Mali & West Africa” (SIT Mali)

“The Fast Life and Hard Times of the University of Dar es Salaam Student Revolution” (SIT Tanzania)

 ”Local Effects of Climate Change: A Bolivian Story about Glaciers and Water Resources” (SIT Bolivia)

“An Introduction to HIV in India and the Institutions Responding to the Virus in Mangalore, Karnataka” (SIT India)

Six Practical Steps….Department meetings & class visitsAdvising assistanceIntegrate off-campus study into your majorHelp students plan aheadSend students to our office and explore the options together…Integrate returnees into your department and classes!!

 

 

Going Around The Globe:IT'S SCIENCE! Gaining a Global

PerspectiveTyler Depke and Mark Lunderberg

Application Deadlines 2010-11

Fall 2010 & Academic Year 2010-11Off-Campus Study Application: Feb 1, 2010

Spring 2011Off-Campus Study Application: April 15, 2010

Faculty Resources/Opportunities…

Sabbatical placements at partner institutionsCollaborative Research OpportunitiesIES Visiting Scholar (1 week residency)Familiarization Tours

IES “Global Cities: London & Berlin in Perspective” in 2010

Customized Programs

Fried International CenterMartha Miller Center for Global Communication

257 Columbia AvenueHolland, MI 49423

616-395-7605

studyabroad@hope.eduotis@hope.edu

www.hope.edu/beyondhope/