出国留学 - FAQs

WHY SHOULD I STUDY ABROAD?

因为这是你能做的最好的事情之一来丰富你的大学经历. Spending time abroad can give you the time to 研究 in another country, 认识新朋友, and travel someplace new and exciting! 你的课堂体验超越了课堂，进入了一种新的文化, and perhaps even a new language. 这段经历也能让你在找工作时比其他大学毕业生领先一步. 随着我们成为一个全球化的社区，国际经验在工作领域变得越来越重要. Cross cultural communication, 适应性, 国际知识是通过出国留学经历而得到提升的技能.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM?

任何人都可以申请. For the Florence 校园, freshmen may apply to go their second 学期. For the ISEP program, you must have a 2.最低绩点75分, be in good academic standing, be a sophomore or higher, and have a high level of personal maturity.

IS STUDY ABROAD REQUIRED?

Time spent 研究ing abroad is highly recommended. For majors in a Foreign Language, International Business, and International Studies, 研究ing abroad for a 学期, year or summer is required for graduation.

WHEN SHOULD I STUDY ABROAD?

你在国外学期的时间安排需要符合你的学术和社交安排. Sophomore year generally works best for most academic schedules; however juniors and seniors also find time to 研究 abroad. 考虑一下你要去哪个国家，那里的天气如何. You may consider whether a summer, 学期, or year abroad will best fit your academic schedule and expenses.  

HOW LONG SHOULD I STUDY ABROAD?

考虑一下你在这里的学习计划，看看你的东道国提供什么课程. Most of the programs last a 学期, but summer programs last several weeks, depending on the program. Some students also choose to spend an entire academic year abroad. ISEP为一年制课程的申请者提供了更高的实习机会. 你也可以选择在你的项目开始前出国几个星期, or to stay after your program ends.

WHERE SHOULD I STUDY ABROAD?

你必须考虑每个国家的课程如何满足你的学术需求, 毕竟, 考虑 研究 在国外). Then consider which country, 考虑到你对当地文化和语言的兴趣程度. Consider your travel plans and budget. 这个决定可能取决于你对出国的感受:如果你更愿意和其他本笃会学生一起去, you may opt for the Florence program, or one of the language programs in Mexico, 西班牙, 或法国. 然而, 你也可以选择独自参加交换项目，结识来自世界各地的学生.

WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Take into consideration your interest in speaking a foreign language. The Florence program is taught in English, but you will also have an intensive Italian language class. 如果你的专业是法语或西班牙语，你必须去与该语言相关的国家. 在这种情况下，你可以通过本笃会去西班牙、墨西哥或法国. You don't need to know a foreign language to 研究 abroad. In that case Campion College in Australia is an option. 如果你是国际商务专业，你可以通过本尼迪克特进入都灵大学, Italy and 研究 business or economics in English. 学生s of all majors find a wealth of opportunities with ISEP, 它在42个国家的300多所学院和大学提供课程, taught in English and/or a foreign language. 

DO I NEED TO KNOW A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO STUDY ABROAD?

不，你不需要. The Florence program is in English, but you will learn Italian. Other options for you may include a 学期 or year in Australia, the United Kingdom, 加拿大, or Northern Ireland. Other countries may have opportunities for English-only classes as well. 学生s 研究ing a foreign language may have a wider range of available countries; however those who only speak English may still find programs taught in English in many countries.  ISEP offers programs in English in 42 countries in Africa, 亚洲, 加拿大/英国, 欧洲, 拉丁美洲, and the Pacific Islands. 我们在澳大利亚、意大利、波兰、西班牙和韩国的合作学校也提供英语课程.

CAN I AFFORD TO STUDY ABROAD?

是的! 在国外的一个学期和在本尼迪克特的艾奇逊校区的一个学期非常相似. 佛罗伦斯学院的学费几乎和本尼迪克特学院一样, 房间, 食宿(你需要支付机票和额外的行政费用). Your expenses will depend on the program you choose, how much you want to travel and your personal budget. 这可能包括但不限于住宿、交通、食物和娱乐. It will also depend on the exchange rate.

ARE THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDY ABROAD?

There are various scholarships available for undergraduate 研究 abroad. These scholarships are not through Benedictine. (向留学主任了解更多信息)ISEP还通过他们的项目提供各种奖学金.

我从本尼迪克特获得的奖学金和经济援助是否可以转移到国外学习项目?

联邦贷款和本笃会拨款仍然适用于佛罗伦萨的项目, ISEP, and other exchange partners.

CAN I STUDY ABROAD IF I HAVE NOT DECLARED MY MAJOR?

是的. 在留学项目中，许多课程属于通识教育课程. 事实上, for underclassmen interested in the Florence 校园, 我们建议你等意大利语达到你的8小时外语要求后再上外语课.

WHAT TYPES OF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

This depends on the program. 许多交换项目提供了与来自东道国和/或来自世界各地的学生一起住在学校校园宿舍的选择, or the opportunity of living with a host family. 在佛罗伦萨，学生们住在Villa Morghen，与其他BC学生和宿舍主任住在一起.

WILL THE CREDITS ALL TRANSFER BACK TO BENEDICTINE?

The Florence 校园 is Benedictine, so in that case, yes, absolutely. Almost 每一个thing from ISEP will transfer. 在你确定你的计划之前，你必须向本尼迪克特学院的注册办公室确认这一点. 在其他国家，学分的计算方式不同，你可能会在那里学习BC不提供的课程. 在选择你的国外日程安排时，与你的指导老师和注册主任见面. 

WILL I GRADUATE ON TIME IF I STUDY ABROAD?

是的! 每个专业的学生都找到了安排出国留学一个学期的时间表的方法, 甚至是一个夏天. The Florence 校园 offers more general studies courses, the foreign language programs focus on their respective language, 澳大利亚的坎皮恩学院提供更多的通识教育和神学课程, 都灵大学提供英语授课的商业和经济课程, TEU in Poland offers classes in English mainly in Political Science, 法国国际教育学院在八个学习领域提供法语授课的课程, 西班牙的Abat Oliba特别适合太阳城官网和大众传播专业的学生, while ISEP offers programs taught in English or another language in 每一个 纪律. 即使是双学位和三学位的学生，在国外呆了一个学期或一年之后也能按时毕业. ……很重要。, 虽然, 尽早计划你的海外学习，以确保你在国外的课程符合你在本尼迪克特的学习计划.

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY TIME ABROAD?

佛罗伦萨校区在出发前提供三次迎新会以及学生手册. ISEP还提供学生手册，并让您与您的接收机构联系. Also, talk to students who have studied abroad for advice. Research about the school and area you will be going to. 做一些初步的功课，并开始学习一些东道国语言的基本短语.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR STUDY ABROAD?

一旦你决定了一个项目，或者对你感兴趣的项目类型做出了一些初步的决定, contact the Center for International Education, located in the library. You may also contact a 研究 abroad advisor via email: 研究abroad@moldeandomentes.com.  国际教育中心将为您提供项目的具体信息, the necessary forms, and instructions on preparing your application.