Organizaciones Estudiantiles
¡La universidad es un buen momento para participar en organizaciones estudiantiles que se enfocan en tus intereses!
Una organización estudiantil es una asociación dirigida por estudiantes que promueve intereses comunes e involucra a todo tipo de estudiantes. Es una excelente manera de sentirse involucrado en el campus y en la vida universitaria.
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Es posible que le interese la recreación, las sociedades de honor, los grupos culturales, las organizaciones de desarrollo profesional, las sociedades multiculturales, o tal vez comenzar su propia organización estudiantil.
Una organización estudiantil es una asociación dirigida por estudiantes que promueve intereses comunes e involucra a todo tipo de estudiantes. Es una excelente manera de sentirse involucrado en el campus y en la vida universitaria.
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Es posible que le interese la recreación, las sociedades de honor, los grupos culturales, las organizaciones de desarrollo profesional, las sociedades multiculturales, o tal vez comenzar su propia organización estudiantil.
Exchange Programs
Colleges have agreements with foreign colleges, allowing students to study internationally (for a semester or full academic year) and pay home tuition and fees. You can enroll in courses abroad that will count towards your major, minor or other degree requirements.
Virtual International Programs
You can participate in global academic or internship programs. These are less costly, there is no travel involved and you can participate in multiple foreign programs simultaneously.
Faculty-Led Programs
These are usually short-term (1- 6 weeks) for one or a couple of classes. Your professor (organizer) will be the main point of contact. Most programs have between 15 to 30 students and run during the summer, but there are also many winter and spring-break options.
Third-Party Provider Programs
Some colleges have third-party liasons between the students and the study abroad opportunities, organizing travel arrangements, placements and on-site support.
Internships & Research
These can be working positions arranged by the college or a third party. You could earn credit and at the same time be placed in a foreign company or organization.
Direct Enrollment
For this type of study abroad you (the student) will be the one organizing it. You can directly apply and plan a study abroad experience. Make sure to check in with your main campus to meet all the graduation requirements if you are traveling.
Service-Learning or Volunteer Programs
These programs involve work or service-based learning opportunities that allow students to participate in organizations or communities with certain needs.
Semester at Sea
Earn a full semester’s worth of course credit and develop a deeper understanding of the world through onboard and in-country learning opportunities that connect the classroom to the communities you visit.
Cosas para considerar
Many colleges have a Study Abroad Office or Global Learning Center that offers different opportunities and spaces where you can ask questions and receive more information about your college's offerings.
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Workshops: Sign up for info sessions or visit study abroad booths at college fairs to learn more about deadlines, major-specific opportunities, and upcoming study abroad programs.
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Walk-ins: Visit your study-abroad office and have a quick chat regarding your options and how/where to learn more.
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Advising Appointments: Study abroad staff is available to offer you a one-on-one conversation
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College-specific: your college (e.g., the College of Engineering, the College of Education) might offer major-specific study abroad opportunities. Faculty from your major might be the main point of contact to learn more about study abroad opportunities.
Cosas para considerar
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¿Que te preocupa? (Pueden ser personas, lugares, causas, eventos, tendencias, culturas, etc.)
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¿Qué habilidades, conocimientos o ideas desea desarrollar?
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¿Qué te da energÃa o restaura tu bienestar?
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¿La organización estudiantil es algo que te importa y quieres continuar?
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¿La organización estudiantil es algo que te interesa pero que aún no has probado?
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¿La organización estudiantil se trata de algo que promueve sus intereses académicos o profesionales?
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¿Con qué frecuencia se reúne la organización?
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¿Hay una cuota de membresÃa?
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¿Qué oportunidades existen para mà de ocupar un puesto de liderazgo?
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¿Qué actividades planifica la organización?
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¿Qué hizo que los miembros actuales se unieran a una organización especÃfica?
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¿Qué actividades divertidas ofrece la organización?
Intente reducir la lista de posibilidades a solo unas pocas organizaciones o participaciones que realmente se alineen con sus objetivos, pasiones y pasatiempos.
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Si no puede encontrar algo que le interese, ¡considere iniciar su propia organización estudiantil!
Financial Aid
For many programs, you can use your Federal Student Aid (Pell Grant through the FAFSA application), and even State Aid (like Cal Grant, or CalKIDS).
Scholarships
The scholarships you earn are yours to use for your studies, including study abroad. Your college or university most likely offers specific study abroad scholarships for you!
Work Abroad
While studying abroad, you can participate in paid internships, research opportunities that offer stipends, or find a part-time job (like tutoring in your native language).
You may be able to submit a Request for Budget Increase to your financial aid packet from your college's financial aid office.