Independent Study Programs
出国独立学习有很多选择. 在本页中,您将找到有关独立学习计划的过程和计划的信息.
Getting Started
独立学习是指你在国外参加一个项目,在那里你可以获得GVSU课程的学分 没有收到主办机构的正式成绩单 abroad.
独立留学项目包括但不限于以下内容:
- Service learning programs
- Independent study courses
- Research projects
- Internship and work abroad
- Volunteer abroad
- Student Teaching (COST Program)
- Practicum placements
PLEASE NOTE: 如果你的课程获得了其他大学的学分, 您将申请外部或合作伙伴计划. 参加独立学习的学生将支付GVSU的学费 in addition 给独立学习计划提供者.
为了获得出国独立学习的学分,你将遵循以下步骤:
- 在你希望获得学分的院系内确定一名教员主管. 教师应同意在你出国期间监督你的工作, 同时为你在国外完成的工作制定一个评估方法. 你现在的学术顾问和/或部门主管都是开始询问的好地方. GVSU主管通常会要求在你的实习网站上查看你的独立学习描述和信息. 安排早点见面,这样你们就可以讨论你们的计划了, arrange for coursework and credits, 如有必要,也可以另找主管.
- 通过与独立学习计划协调员预约 [email protected]. 确保你把博天堂官方网页你独立学习的所有信息带到这次会议上. 还要记得带上由你的指导老师签名的教师表格,以及课程大纲. This meeting is required for all students pursuing Independent Study abroad. 它有助于确保您所选课程的有效性,并验证GVSU批准您学习课程的适当文件.
- 在GVSU留学申请门户网站完成独立学习申请. 你的申请将被审查,但不能保证录取.
Application Tips:
- 如果没有接收大学参与你的独立学习, 列出你的具体项目或计划的标题
- 如果您正在使用的提供商没有出现在下拉列表中,请联系 [email protected]
- Review the Independent Study Checklist 获取完成材料的时间轴
Pre-Departure Timeline
Next Steps |
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Summer Deadlines |
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如果你还没有申请护照,那就申请吧. 护照申请可在帕德诺斯国际中心办理, major post offices, and online at: http://travel.state.gov/. 办理护照需要几周的时间,所以现在就申请吧. 如果你已经有护照,确保它的有效期至少为6个月 beyond your return to the U.S. If you are not a U.S. 公民,请通过您的国籍国大使馆申请护照. |
As soon as possible |
As soon as possible |
As soon as possible |
开始安排GVSU教授监督你的独立学习并发放学分. 你现在的学术顾问和/或部门主管都是开始询问的好地方. 在作出安排后,你可以注册适当的独立学习课程. GVSU主管通常会要求在你的实习网站上查看我们的独立研究描述和信息. 安排早点见面,这样你们就可以讨论你们的计划了, arrange for coursework and credits, 如有必要,也可以另找主管. |
May |
October |
By March 15 |
安排与独立研究协调员的约会. 确保你把博天堂官方网页你独立学习的所有信息带到这次会议上. 还要记得带上由你的指导老师签名的教师表格,以及课程大纲. 这个会议是必需的,并有助于确保您所选课程的有效性, 以及核实GVSU批准您学习课程的适当文件. |
As soon as possible |
As soon as possible |
As soon as possible |
Login to the GVSU study abroad application portal to complete the application. |
By June 1 |
By October 1 |
By March 1 |
通过主办大学/机构完成申请, if applicable. 大多数学生将首先申请GVSU,然后被邀请到他们的接收大学申请最终批准. |
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File a FAFSA: 如果你希望在春季/夏季获得资助,你必须提交FAFSA并完成夏季经济援助申请. 这可以通过财政援助办公室的网站获得. 你可能会得到其他贷款. 有关您的财务援助进一步查询,电子邮件 [email protected]. |
By March 15 |
October |
Early February |
Apply for your visa (if you need one),以便被允许进入你的东道国. 与你的东道国大使馆核实签证申请的时间表. |
June/July |
October/November |
March |
完成费用表和财政援助协议: 所有申请海外项目经济援助的学生必须填写《博天堂官方》和《博天堂官方网页》 Financial Aid Agreement. |
By June 1 |
By November 1 |
By April 1 |
参加由帕德诺斯国际中心组织的出发前会议. 这个会议是必需的,将由你的独立学习协调员安排. |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Practical Information
- Review the Independent Study Checklist for important information
- What to know about conducting research abroad
- Packing tips for study abroad
- Purchasing a flight
- Applying for a student visa for travel
- How to get an FBI background check or apostille if required for your visa
- How to set up a phone and communication while abroad
- Learning about transportation while abroad
- Using electronic devices abroad
- Tips for living with a host family
- Voting in an election while abroad
- What to know 出国前了解一下你的东道国
- What to do about your housing in the US while you are abroad
- How to be a good representative of the US and GVSU while abroad
Finances
- How to fund your program
- How to complete the Expense Form
- How to create a budget for your study abroad experience
- Guide to financial aid while abroad
- Setting up a financial aid appointment
- Learn about scholarships for study abroad
- How to manage your money while abroad
- How to defer program fees if eligible
- Receive an early refund of financial aid if eligible
- Find out the release date for your financial aid
- Complete your financial aid agreement
- Information regarding 1098T Education Tax Credit
Deadlines
了解PIC参加留学项目所需的所有文书和文件的截止日期
- Fall semester and Academic year abroad deadlines
- Winter semester abroad deadlines
- Spring and Summer abroad deadlines
Health
- GVSU required health insurance information
- Information on health abroad 以及疾病控制中心(CDC)的建议
- Important considerations regarding COVID-19
- Taking medications abroad
- Learn about vaccines for travel
- Information on Global Epidemics
- Learn about 国外关系与性健康
Safety
- Learn about Being Safe Abroad
- Enroll in STEP智能旅行者注册计划 through the State Department
- Inform yourself about 国外的性骚扰、性侵犯和强奸
- Check out the Travel Advisories for your destination
- Check out the 联邦调查局海外安全手册
- Review the Participant Responsibilities for Health and Safety Abroad
- Learn how to Stay Safe on Public WIFI
Culture
- What is culture shock and how to navigate it
- Find cultural information 以GVSU项目为代表的国家
- Access CultureGrams 国家指南提供广泛的文化信息
- Access guides for acclimation created by the Glimpse foundation
- Check out general cultural value differences to prepare for your travel
- Utilize the Hofstede country comparison tool 比较不同国家之间的文化差异
Additional Resources
- Check out the GVSU Pre-Departure video for study abroad tips from students
- Access resources and information for students of color
- Find resources and information for LGBTQIA+ students
- Access information for women studying abroad
- Learn about resources for students with disabilities
- Access information for veterans
- Find information and resources for non-traditional students
- Hear from GVSU students about their experiences abroad
- View the Students Abroad Handbook from the Center for Global Engagement
Returning to the United States
- Learn about resources for students returning from study abroad