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Second Year Experience Abroad Program
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Barcelona, Spain
Florence, Italy
USD’s International Mission The University of San Diego is committed to actively promoting awareness, appreciation and respect for the complexity of cultural, political, environmental and social issues worldwide. USD strives to help students become truly global citizens who serve as ambassadors of the cultures they represent. Through a values-based education, students learn to respect diverse values, challenge existing global perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of worldwide interconnectedness.
experience. Topics may include: conflict analysis and resolution; geography, geopolitics and economic development; environmental responsibility and sustainability; multicultural ethics; human rights and security; ethnic identities and conflict; foreign perceptions of the United States; global citizenship; religious diversity and conflict; colonialism and post-colonial conflict; cultural life and practice; cultural sensitivity and conduct abroad.
Second Year Experience Abroad Program This structured program is a unique initiative that has been specifically designed for the Class of 2014. A collaborative effort between USD’s Departments of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, the Second Year Experience Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to study abroad in one of four truly exceptional locations: Barcelona, Spain; Florence, Italy; Hong Kong, China; and London, England. Academic Component Students will earn a total of four units of credit by participating in this program. All students are required to enroll in a one-unit, interdisciplinary global studies course that takes place during the fall 2011 semester. This course is designed to help students develop civic and global awareness and prepare students for the second year study abroad
While on their international journey, students will earn three units of academic credit by completing one core curriculum course. Disciplines that will be offered include art history, ethics, history, language (third semester), literature and religious studies. Integrated Learning Component The Second Year Experience Abroad Program is an integrated learning component that gives students the opportunity to interact with USD staff and faculty while participating in a variety of cultural and social activities abroad. Staff and administrators from USD’s International Center and Office of Student Affairs serve as on-site staff in each program location and are responsible for organizing small student groups to engage in cultural and social activities. They will also lead small group discussion and reflection. As early as their second semester on campus, students will begin to interact with the staff in preparation for their experience abroad.
“The world is a book, and those who do not trave l r e a d o n l y a p a g e . ” — S a i n t A u g u s t i n e
Hong Kong, China
London, England
Activities will vary by location and may include guest lectures from local professionals, visits to significant museums and monuments, and community servicelearning activities. Small group activities are included in the program price.
Intersession program will consist primarily of loans. Students are required to submit a Supplemental Aid Form in the Office of Financial Aid; it should be submitted in the early fall to be considered for Intersession aid. To learn more about financial aid, go to www.sandiego.edu/financial_aid.
Program Cost The Second Year Experience Abroad Program cost is $4,250. This fee includes: • Tuition for four units • Application fee • Housing, some group meals • Excursions • Cultural/social activities (on-campus and abroad) • International medical/health insurance Please note: Airfare, spending money and additional meals are the responsibility of the student and not included in the program price. Scholarships The USD International Center offers scholarships for students who are Pell Grant eligible; all program applicants will be reviewed to determine eligibility for these scholarships. Eligible students will be contacted directly by the USD International Center with information about their award. Financial Aid USD financial aid is available; the aid package for an
Excursions As part of their experience, all students participate in two day-trips and one weekend excursion, which are organized and staffed by USD. Day-trip and weekend excursion locations will vary by country. All excursions are included in the program price. Second Year Experience Abroad Program Schedule (tentative) December 1, 2010: Application and deposit deadline January 2011: Students’ location and course confirmed Spring 2011: Small group activities Fall 2011: Global Studies Seminar Course (one unit) January 2 - 21, 2012: Go abroad! Spring 2012: Program reunions on campus Contact Information To learn more about the Second Year Experience Abroad Program and the opportunity for USD sophomores to earn college credit through study abroad, visit Serra Hall 315, visit us online at gointernational.sandiego.edu or call the USD International Center at (619) 260-4598.
“Traveling abroad with USD is a once in a lifetime experience. You w i l l c o m e b a c k t o c a m p u s a n d h a v e m a n y n e w f r i e n d s you otherwise might not have had the opportunity to m e e t . I t ’ s a m u s t ! ” — T a y l o r S c h u l t e ’ 0 8
A Tale of Four Cities Choices tailored to fit a variety of academic interests [UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO]
Barcelona, Spain
Florence, Italy
Hong Kong, China
London, England
The capital of Catalonia and the
Rightfully regarded as among
A diverse metropolis steeped
London has been described
country’s second largest city,
the most beautiful cities in the
in a blend of Eastern and
as a “world in one city,” largely
cosmopolitan Barcelona is one
world, Florence is one of
Western traditions, Hong
because it melds many cultures
of the Mediterranean’s busiest
Europe’s most enduring cultural
Kong is located on China’s
while remaining, at its core,
ports. Its rich history dates back
capitals and contains more
south coast, east of Macau on
definitively British. Its inhabit-
to the second century, a heri-
artistic masterpieces per square
the opposite side of the Pearl
ants, who come from all over
tage that its citizens take great
kilometer than anyplace else on
River Delta. It is surrounded
the world, speak more than
pride in.
the planet. The birthplace of the
by the South China Sea on the
300 languages, making London
A beautiful city that juxta-
Renaissance, Florence has been
east, south and west.
one of the greatest global cities
poses modernity with history,
home to Michelangelo, da Vinci,
on the planet.
vibrant Barcelona was host to
Dante, Machiavelli, Galileo and
Chinese city intersected with
the 1992 Summer Olympic
the powerful Medici family.
British flavor, as the British ruled
Square to Tower Bridge, gran-
Games. Being able to walk
the colony until 1997. The city’s
deur and history reside along-
among Roman ruins, stroll by
made up of numerous squares,
high density has resulted in a
side the routines of everyday
surreal and unique Modernist
Renaissance palaces, gardens,
dramatic skyline; in fact, it con-
life. Among the city’s many
buildings, and join locals for a
churches, parks and art galleries.
tains 36 of the world’s tallest
“must-see” sites are the Tower
late-night dinner in one of its
As much of the city’s economy
100 buildings, and is known as
of London, the British Museum
many bustling restaurants are
relies on visitors, and especially
the “world’s most vertical city.”
and Buckingham Palace.
activities that define a visit to
international students studying
Barcelona. For all intents and
in Florence, locals tend to be
of “One Country, Two Systems,”
of art, London is renowned
purposes, Barcelona is now a
welcoming.
Hong Kong enjoys a great deal
for its literary lions (Dickens,
bilingual city, as inhabitants of
of autonomy, retaining its
Shakespeare, Pepys) and has
the region speak both Castilian
of other popular Italian destina-
capitalist system, free trade,
served as home and jumping
Spanish and Catalán.
tions such as Pisa, Siena, Milan
independent judiciary and free-
off point for countless musi-
and Bologna. The Arno River
dom of speech. Hong Kong’s
cians (Royal Philharmonic, the
ment that’s steeped in eccentric
cuts through the old part of the
culture seamlessly blends a
Beatles, Amy Winehouse).
creativity, cultural diversity and
city; the beloved Ponte Vecchio
very modern way of life with
As a recognized hub of global
endless energy, the city is border-
(Old Bridge) is the only bridge
traditional Chinese practices
activity, London will host the
ed by wooded hills, which offer an
in the city to have survived
such as feng shui, tai chi and
Games of the XXX Olympiad
escape from bustling urban life.
World War II intact.
Chinese medicine.
in the summer of 2012.
Offering visitors an environ-
Florence’s historic center is
The city is within easy access
Visitors experience a vibrant
Under the unique principle
“I loved the city, the sounds, the sights, the smells and e v e r y t h i n g i n b e t w e e n . ” — A s h l e i g h B e c k e r ‘ 1 1
From Big Ben to Trafalger
Home to many great works