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Welcome Back Newsletter
Click here to access the Summer 2009 newsletter for all returnees.
International Opportunities For EAP Returnees
If you are interested in learning more about international careers and internships, please visit the Career Services Office for information. There will be many workshops focused on international opportunities in Oct-Nov. Please visit Career Services for a complete list.
Peace Corp Events - Fall 2009
International workshops (JET, Int'l Graduate Degree Programs, Foreign Service Careers, etc)
Credit/Grades for EAP Courses
Grades:
Once you complete your EAP program it can take up to 90 days for grades to be reported from the host university to the Registrar’s Office at UCSB. Once your grades have been received from abroad, fill out the EAP petition (see below) and turn it in to your department academic advisor for major or minor credit. To obtain GE credit use Petition for Degree Requirements available atthe College of Letters & Science.
EAP Petition
Click here for petition to submit to your department advisor for major or minor credit:
http://www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/graduation/
petitions.php#eap
Policy for Grade Changes and Appeals:
Click here for policy information on grade changes and appeals.
http://eap.ucop.edu/common/Forms/
Policy_gradechanges.pdf
Volunteer Opportunities with EAP
Country Specific Informational Meetings:
In the fall and winter quarters, we have specific country meetings where interested students can come and hear about the EAP programs offered in each country. During this meeting we have returnees share their first hand experience and help answer questions. Click here (Word doc)to see the dates/times of the country meetings and notify your EAP advisor if you are interested in helping out with your country meeting.
Interviews:
Some EAP countries require interviews for selection to that EAP program. We often have returnees help out with these interviews serving as a resource in answering specific EAP program questions and determining the suitability of applicants. If you are interested in helping out with interviews, please contact your EAP advisor.
Orientation:
You may remember your country specific orientation where you were able to meet the other UCSB students on your program and have all your questions answered. Now as a Returnee, you are key to this meeting as you can give the answers to the detailed questions students have before departure. Please contact your EAP advisor if you are interested in passing on your invaluable information to other student participants.
EAP Global Intern Certificate Program
The intern program provides our dedicated returned students with the opportunity to continue their involvement with EAP. You will be able to share your study abroad expertise with advisors and anyone interested in studying abroad. From this experience, you will serve as a vital contact for future EAP students and will be able to incorporate this into your résumé!
What do I need to do for this program?
Completing the program is simple, fun, and flexible according to your schedule. We will ask that you serve as a resource for our students who may have questions via email or in person about specific EAP options. Your duties will include:
- Attend a mandatory training session -
Friday, September 9 from 12:30pm-2pm. Location TBA
- Hold regular office hours in the EAP Office (could be as little as 1 hour/week if that is all your schedule allows)
- Complete the following:
a) FAQ Program Sheet
b) Help an EAP Advisor give/organize a presentation to your major department
c) Contribute to the Returnee Blog
- Complete 2 of the following:
a) Help out at the pre-departure orientations
b) Help out at the informational meetings
c) Help advisors interview EAP applicants
d) Other items may be added
- Complete 2 of the following:
a) Attend the EAP Returnee Friday Series
b) Submit an entry to the International Education Week Showcase
c) Submit an entry to the EAP Photo Contest
d) Participate in the EAP Buddy Program
e) Other items may be added
What are the benefits of this program?
* Résumé booster especially if you are interested in the international education field!
* Once you have completed the program, use EAP as a reference
* Serve as an expert for your program
* Obtain an EAP Global Intern Certificate once you have completed the program
How do I enroll?
Complete the Global Intern questionnaire by October 2. The questionnaire is available here-
https://fs11.formsite.com/peeradvisor/globalintern2009-10/secure_index.html
We will contact you shortly after you complete the questionnaire. You will receive additional program details at that time. We hope to receive your completed questionnaire soon!
EAP and Your Career
See our Career Resources information
Re-Entry Resources
Many EAP students find that coming back to America and back to campus is a harder adjustment than when they were abroad. We encourage you to read over the below link which serves as an online training resource called What’s Up With Culture?. Module 2 willhelp you think seriously about not only how “home” has changed, but how your study abroad experience has affected and changed you.
http://www3.uop.edu/sis/culture/index.htm
Paid EAP Positions - Peer
Advisor
JOB DESCRIPTION
The EAP Campus office will hire a new group of EAP returnees this fall quarter as Peer Advisors. They will assist with outreach, recruitment, selection, and orientations in addition to a variety of clerical tasks. Peer Advisors must be available to work for the entire academic year. Peer Advisors will earn $8.50 per hour. Due to budgetary constraints, fewer Peer Advisors will be hired this year.
EAP Peer Advisors will work between 10-14 hours per week, including a weekly meeting and some evening and weekend hours. Attendance at orientations as well as informational and country-specific meetings is mandatory. A great deal of flexibility and dedication are required as hours may vary each week, and staying after hours may be required several times a quarter. Plan to jump right in and start working immediately!
OUTREACH/RECRUITMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (40 - 50%):
• Provide general and specific information about the EAP program to students, staff, faculty, parents, and campus visitors.
• Specialized advising for host country as well as several other countries
• Classroom, dorm, and club presentations
• Help students select a program and guide them through the application and pre-departure preparation process
• Help prepare for general orientations & country-specific meetings
• Represent EAP at various campus events such as Parents’ Weekend, Preview Day, and International Expo, etc.
• Organize returnee and reciprocity social events
• Table on campus and wear the EAP Passport Costume for recruitment purposes
• Co-edit the quarterly newsletter for students abroad
• Organize and update EAP display cases
• Table in the evening at the Student Resource Building
• Help receive, review, and organize applications
• Encourage fellow returnees and reciprocity students to participate in informational meetings, interviews and orientation programs.
• Help keep EAP’s paperwork flowing smoothly!
CLERICAL DUTIES (50-60%):
• Answer telephones and mail inquiries
• Enter & update information in student databases
• File documents in student folders
• Maintain current information in brochure racks, bulletin boards, and the EAP & non-EAP library
• Office cleanliness, organization and recycling
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have both a knowledge of and interest in furthering the aims of the Education Abroad Program. Peer Advisors should be willing to learn as much as possible about all EAP locations (more than 195 programs in 120 universities in 34 countries).
Peer Advisors work with faculty, staff, parents, and students and must represent EAP in a professional manner, including a mature and courteous attitude and a strict regard for student confidentiality. They also work with the reciprocal exchange students and should be culturally sensitive. They should be comfortable speaking to large and small groups about EAP and facilitating discussions. Creativity, reliability, attention to detail, willingness to put in extra hours, and ability to take initiative are highly desirable. Applicants from yearlong programs and/or all majors including the sciences, engineering, and economics are encouraged to apply. Applicants with office work and/or computer experience are also highly desirable.
EAP Campus Office
2431 South Hall
UC Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3040
FAX#: (805) 893-4281
Applications for 2009-10 Year-
* Week of Sept. 7 - Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted
* Week of Sept. 14- Interviews will be held in the EAP Office
* Sept. 21, 22, & 23 - Mandatory training days for selected/hired Peer Advisors
To apply please fill out this online application which you can access starting August 3, 2009:
https://fs11.formsite.com/peeradvisor/2009-10/secure_index.html
