The College of Creative Studies encourages its students to complete some portion of their undergraduate studies abroad through the University’s Education Abroad Program. Whether you choose to study fiddle music in Ireland, Shakespeare in Denmark, ecosystems in Costa Rica, or organic chemistry in Hong Kong, living and studying abroad will offer new perspectives, fresh challenges, and will better prepare you for life in the global community.
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CCS students who participate in EAP -- especially those who explore cultures
very different from their own, or who simply spend a year living and studying
in a second language -- most often describe their experiences as transformational. They report that their time abroad was among the most important components of their education and they return as enthusiastic promoters of EAP. The faculty of CCS, many of whom studied abroad themselves, will work with their advisees to craft an academic plan that ensures study abroad will meet the educational and career goals for each student.
EAP offers a variety of short-term and year-long programs taught in English
or in a foreign language. All course units earned abroad through EAP are
automatically credited towards your degree requirements. Depending on
your course selection, you may fulfill major or GE requirements as well. With
careful planning, you can enjoy a year abroad without delaying your graduation
or incurring any additional financial burden.
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With over 150 universities in 35 different countries and programs ranging from a summer to a full year, you have many options.
English language programs are not restricted to the obvious choices of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. You can also consider Hong Kong, India, South Africa, Ghana, Sweden, and Mexico, among many others.
Students who are proficient in a language other than English can find excellent academic programs taught in the host language in locations such as France, Germany, Sweden and Japan. Additionally, EAP offers intensive Language and Culture programs, many of which have no requirement of previous language study.
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While it is possible for students to go abroad at almost any point in their academic careers, the particular quarter, semester, summer, or year that you study abroad depends on what courses you plan to take. Students interested in Language and Culture programs, or in fulfilling major preparation and General Education requirements, can participate as early as their sophomore year. Students wanting to fulfill upper-division major requirements should, in most cases, go abroad in their junior or senior years. It is best to plan early.
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All EAP students automatically earn UC credit for the work they complete
abroad. However, the application of credit to major requirements is subject
to the discretion of the department. Plan ahead and consult with your CCS advisor(s). Many EAP programs offer internships, fieldwork, and independent
study and research in addition to traditional coursework.
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Begin by identifying your goals for study abroad and then consult the EAP web pages (http://eap.ucop.edu/) to identify appropriate EAP programs. To find programs which offer particular disciplines or to search courses taken by EAP students over the last 5 years by subject, keyword and/or location, explore the resources found under Program and Course Search. Navigate to host universities’ web sites on the available links to learn more about the schools and their departments.
Come by the EAP office at 2431 South Hall. Peer advisors who have recently returned from studying abroad as well as staff advisors are eager to answer your questions.
Contact CCS EAP Liason Officer, Dan Connally at dan.connally@ccs.ucsb.
edu.
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College of Creative Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6110
Phone: (805) 893-8974
www.ccs.ucsb.edu
