study-abroad

If you are interested in studying abroad, first talk to your advisor here at Pitt-Bradford. Plan how the courses that you will take in another country will fit into your overall degree plans. Begin to research all the different options and programs that are available abroad. Here is a pdf designed to help you compare several different programs:
http://www.abroad.pitt.edu/appsandforms/comparing_and_choosing.pdf

Also talk to Prof. Isabelle Champlin, the Director of International Studies at Pitt-Bradford. She may be reached at (814) 362-7623 or igc@pitt.edu

The Study Abroad Office at the University of Pittsburgh is an important source of information about eligibility, requirements, financial aid, programs of study, and much more.
http://www.abroad.pitt.edu/

For information about Semester at Sea, contact Dr. Jim Evans, vice president and dean of student affairs at kje2@pitt.edu

For financial aid advice, contact Melissa Ibanez, director of financial aid, at ibanez@pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh recognize the value and potential of personal publishing on the Internet and so allows and encourages students, staff, and faculty to produce their own personal Web pages, however, the University accepts no responsibility for the content of personal pages.

For confirmation that your foreign course of study is appropriate or for transfer information, contact James Baldwin, assistant dean and registrar, at baldwin@pitt.edu

For final paperwork before studying abroad and for Vira I. Heinz Scholarship Program for Women in Global Leadership information, contact Julie Dykstra, administrative assistant in the Office of Academic Affairs, at jmd3@pitt.edu
Vira I. Heinz Scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh
http://www.abroad.pitt.edu/viraheinz.html

When you are estimating your expenses, be aware that all University of Pittsburgh students participating in a study-abroad program, regardless of its length, are subject to an administrative fee of $350. The administrative fee will be billed directly through billpay once you register for a study abroad program.

You must have a valid U.S. passport. A new one now costs $100. Access an application form at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html
See the Bradford post office, or your local one, about submitting the application.

There will be a mandatory health and safety meeting that all students need to attend before leaving on their trip. These are held at the end of each semester. The “Study Abroad Pre-Departure Guide” (available on the Study Abroad link above) is the basis for discussion.

You must provide proof of 4 types of insurance: major medical insurance, emergency room insurance, medical evacuation, and repartriation. Here is a form to apply for Student Insurance: HTH-Student-Enrollment-Form.pdf
For more information, please download University of Pittsburgh Study Abroad Insurance Program 2009 here.

For information of Gilman International Scholarship for students, please visit
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html