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Study Abroad
CSS has a variety of special programs that afford students an opportunity to broaden their educational experience by studying for another semester or even a year at another art school here in the United States or abroad. These include the AICAD Mobility program and several overseas and exchange programs.
Faculty-Led Programs
Students work with well-known artists and designers, visit studios and museums, and immerse themselves in local art and culture. Qualified students are eligible for three undergraduate or graduate credits. CCS students must be junior standing and have an overall 3.0 GPA to apply for fall or winter semester programs abroad. All students with a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for summer programs abroad.
Student Exchanges
The College for Creative Studies has established formal agreements with several institutions worldwide. However, students are not limited to these and are welcome to visit the International Student Services Office to find out if an institution of his or her own choice is an appropriate match for transfer credit.
Formal articulation agreements are in place with the following institutions:
- Burren College of Art, Ireland
- Saci, Italy
- Strate College Issy-les-Moulineaux, France Industrial Design
- Pforzheim Institute of Technology Pforzheim, Germany Industrial Design
- Limkokwing University, College of Creative Technology CyberJaya, Malaysia
- Animation and Digital Media, Communication Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design.
- The One Academy, Malaysia
CCS students have also studied in the following institutions overseas:
- University of the Arts, London
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
- University of New South Wales, Australia
All students wishing to study overseas will be required to meet certain criteria prior to moving forward with the application process.
Students please be aware that you will…
- Need to have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. and be a junior or first semester senior to apply for study abroad programs.
- Need to find a program that offers classes corresponding to your major's requirements and time line.
- Need to get approval from you academic advisor and department chair.
- Need to be eligible for, or currently have a passport
- Need to purchase health insurance coverage for the full period of your study abroad program.
The options available for study abroad programs are nearly limitless. You have the ability to choose your destination country and your host institution. Keep in mind that you will have to qualify for eligibility for studying abroad before planning your study abroad semester. We don't want you to waste your time or your money by going to a faraway place and taking courses that will not transfer back to CCS or apply to your major. At international student services, we will work closely with you to find your "road less traveled". If that all sounds like too much planning and organizing for you to fit into your busy schedule, we have some study abroad options that we have sent students to before. That translates to less work for you in the preparation stages of your trip. We know the curriculum and can advise you with confidence as to what classes will be available. More importantly, we know that the level of instruction and the quality of education that you expect from CCS will available to you when you arrive.
Some of those options are:
Why stop at Europe? We’re also currently compiling information for students regarding programs at:
- Hong Kong Polytechnic - Has classes for Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Multimedia and Art Education.
- Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia - A university with a variety of courses and subject to choose from.
- Temple University campus in Tokyo, Japan - Has Ad/Graphic Design, Photo, Multimedia, Animation, Art History and Liberal Arts
- Go make an appointment to see Marc Daffinee in the International Student Services Office.
- Decide where you want to go. There may be more options (see "Study Abroad Options" above) available than you think!
- Make sure the host institution offers the classes that you need.
- Verify that you are going to be able pay! Make an appointment with your financial aid advisor to check your loan amounts and double check to make sure your scholarships grants etc. are going to apply.
- Print off all of the class descriptions from the host institution website that you will need to fulfill your requirements @ CCS.
- Fill out parts "A" and "B" portions of your "CCS Study Abroad Application form"
- Go talk to your advisor show him/her the printed class descriptions (see step 5) and verify that they will apply appropriately (transfer) to your major and will not affect your graduation date.
- Have your advisor sign off on your classes and complete part "C" on the application form.
- Have your Department Chair Sign in part "D"
- Write your statement of purpose in part "E"
- And for the big finish....get your recommendation for part "F" and submit the application form to Marc Daffinee in the International Student Services Office.
See, only eleven steps and your almost there! All that’s left is applying to- and being accepted to your host institution. After that it’s just like getting ready for a long vacation.
Telephone
Get an Un-locked GSM phone. This will work well for most European countries. Upon arrival you can buy a SIM card (phone chip) that will allow you to use prepaid minutes and have a local phone number. The phones are usually available for cheap in online auctions. You can pay for a cool phone if you like, but a cheap second hand phone will do the trick. Be sure to check what kind of signal the local phones use so you get the right one. Here’s where to find the frequency for your destination.
http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtm
Computer
Email should be widely available to the general public at WIFI hot spots and internet cafes. Be prepared though many countries don’t let you use WIFI for free. You’ll need to pay for a card that will give you a password and login. It works a lot like a phone card. Most of the time it’s the cheaper option to just use the internet cafes computer for a quick email check. Internet cafes often have microphones and headsets for their customers to use for VOIP.
VOIP
(Voice over Internet Phone) This is the cheapest option. If your host institution provides free internet. The most common companies are Skype and Vonage. Sign up online for a free account; get a microphone and a headset and your good to go! If you’re lucky enough to have video cameras on your computers you can see each other too. You’ll have to pay if you want to call a land line or mobile phone but talking to other registered users is usually free (that includes international calls!)
Health insurance is requirement of all study abroad participants. If your current health coverage provider will not offer overseas insurance protection than you must enroll with an organization that will provide support for your overseas travel.
The following is a partial list of organizations that provide insurance specifically for study abroad purposes. The organizations listed are just suggestions. Please select health coverage that you determine to be adequate and satisfactory based on your needs
- http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/studyabroad
- Call the organization for specific premium costs: (once quoted at $60.00 for 30 days of coverage)
- STA travel - $125.00 premium
- www.sas-mn.com or download the information sheet (197 KB, PDF)
- http://www.studyabroadinsurance.com
- http://www.isoabroad.com/
- Temporary Insurance
In the event of an emergency be prepared by having contact numbers for the local authorities readily available. Be aware that the number for 911 is not 911 in other countries! Here is a link to the emergency numbers outside of America. Also, be prepared for an operator who doesn't speak English. Some countries are prepared for tourists with Emergencies by having a force of English speaking police, you can find those numbers listed in local directories.
It's always a good idea to keep the local US embassy or consulate phone number programmed into your mobile phone. Go to this list and find the contact info for the country you're going to. They're a great resource for advice for difficulties encountered overseas. It's very important to register with the local embassy or consulate. If there's an emergency at home or in your foreign locale you'll want the embassy to know where to find you. The registration is very secure and protected by the right to privacy act.
Many people don't know that the U.S. embassy or consulate has surprisingly little authority in the country that they are located in. However, if you are in trouble with the police and have been charged with a crime, you'll want to contact the embassy as soon as possible. Better yet, be aware of the local laws and abide by them! Usually, if you behave yourself as you would in your home country, you'll be fine. Some countries do have very strict rules that may seem silly to you, but keep in mind that you'll be held accountable just like the locals. Don't expect special treatment because you're a guest in their country - in fact, just the opposite should apply!
