Study Away Information
Parent and Family Weekend
Friday, November 07, 2014
Sponsored by the Office of Programs
for International Study
Study Away
Oberlin College
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Between 100 and 150 students each
semester study away from Oberlin on
approved semester-long programs.
Between 15 and 30 of these students are
on full-year programs.
Nearly 500 students spent time abroad last
year during the winter term, semester, or
summer—over 200 of these during the
winter term.
Winter Term International
Group Projects
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May be organized and led by faculty,
volunteers or students
Wide range of topics including service
learning, performance tours, academic field
work, and language immersion
Additional costs for international Winter
Term projects range from app. $600-$2000
Sample Winter Term 2015
International Group Projects
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Panama Project: A long-standing Conservatory project that
focuses on Oberlin music students teaching and performing with
Panamanian students.
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Music in London:Yesterday and Today: A
faculty led project exploring the history of music in London.
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WT in Guadalajara, Mexico: A faculty led program
focusing on Spanish language study and cultural immersion.
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Shakespeare in Rome: A faculty-led educational trip
combining a study of art, history, mythology, and Shakespeare’s
Roman plays.
Financial Help for International
Winter Term Projects
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Students can apply for individual grants
from the Winter Term Committee.
Group projects often apply for funding to
support student costs as well.
Individual International Winter
Term Projects
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Students may design their own international
winter term project as long as they find an
approved on-campus sponsor.
Office of Programs for International Study
provides logistical support.
We strongly recommend that students
follow our easy procedures for best health
and safety practices.
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Review the Student Handbook for
International Projects
http://new.oberlin.edu/office/winterterm/projects/types-ofprojects/international-projects.dot
Oberlin Programs
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Enrolled Not in Residence (ENR)
Danenberg Oberlin-in-London Program
www.oberlin.edu/london (spring only)
Studies in Spain at the University of Cordoba
(PRESHCO)
Summer: Oberlin in Italy, Sangro Valley Project
All programs earn Oberlin credit (not considered transfer
credit)
Academic Leave of Absence
(ALOA)
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Requirements
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Completion of at least two semesters at Oberlin
Major officially declared
Must be enrolled as a full-time student while on the
program; credits transfer but grades do not
Educational reasons for going
Allow for on time completion of graduation
requirements
Seniors have special restrictions
Choosing a study away
program
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Begin by defining educational goals for time away
(language acquisition, connection to major,
geographic location, etc.)
Speak with academic advisor or come to the Study
Away Office (Peters 205) for further help including
group information sessions and individual advising
Search the Study Away Library or online for
information about specific programs
Look at evaluations from previous Oberlin
participants - available in the Study Away Office
Fall Semester / Academic Year:
ALOA
Research
Application
Confirmation
Program
Application
Research
Application
Confirmation
That’s a lot
of steps!
Spring Semester:
ALOA
Program
Application
Research
Application
Research
Confirmation
Application
Confirmation
Academic Leave of Absence
(ALOA) Application
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Online Academic Leave Application
For Fall 2015, Spring 2016 or full-year
2015-16, deadline is...
March 15, 2015
Consortial and Oberlin
Affiliated Programs
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Have been approved by Oberlin department
or program and the Off-Campus Study
Committee
Oberlin need-based and merit financial aid
and federal aid will apply if qualified
Transfer credit approved more easily
Non-affiliated programs
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Not specifically approved by an Oberlin
department or program
Only Federal financial aid will apply to the
program cost if qualified
Approval for ALOA and transfer of credit
may be more difficult
Petition process for aid to transfer is
rigorous if undertaken; student should have
an affiliated program as back up
Financing Study Away
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Oberlin tuition (or the program tuition if higher) is charged for all
approved academic leave programs. Room and Board charges will be
those charged by the program. Need-based and merit financial aid will
apply to Oberlin Affiliated Programs.
Family contribution is still expected.
Non-affiliated programs allow federal aid to apply if student qualifies.
For answers to specific financial questions, contact the Office of
Financial Aid.
GLCA Tuition Remission Exchange benefit applies to Oberlin ENR
programs and GLCA-recognized (consortial) programs.
Outside scholarships? Look at specific program and
www.studyabroadfunding.org.
Important Study Away
Resources
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Oberlin Office of Financial Aid
• www.oberlin.edu/finaid
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Oberlin Study Away Library - Peters 205
• Hours: M-F, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; 775-6499
• Program Literature & Evaluations available
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Oberlin Study Away Website
• www.new.oberlin.edu/offices/study-away
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StudyAbroad.com, GoAbroad.com,
IIEpassport.org, studyabroadfunding.org