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A Week Away was an idea that originated from a weekend trip to Ocean City, New Jersey. My best friend and I were gifted this opportunity by someone who felt I could use some time away. It had been almost four years since doctors had diagnosed me with Stage III Anaplastic Ependymoma, a rare and aggressive form of Cancer that attacks the brain and spine.
The University's Electronic Billing (E-Bill) system is the official means of generating tuition bills to enrolled study away students. Paper bills are not mailed. Students, and the additional users they authorize, are notified by e-mail each time a new billing statement becomes available. The Electronic bill is a monthly billing statement, and you will only receive an Electronic bill if you have a balance on your account.
Above are the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semester housing range rates for the global study away sites, some of which are inclusive of board, as noted. Room rates are site specific and are generally determined by room type, rental costs, and associated support services. The figures cited in NYU's Cost of Attendance are based on annual room and board rates at NYU's location in New York.
This webpage does not provide comprehensive information on the transfer credit guidelines. Students should thoroughly review the Transfer Credits Information section in ASK, as well as review their plans and the transfer credit guidelines with a study away and degree completion dean prior to taking any courses elsewhere with an expectation of transfer credit or advanced standing.
To receive transfer credit, the host institution and each course must be evaluated for transfer eligibility per Brown's transfer credit guidelines. Students are responsible for reviewing these guidelines thoroughly before studying away, and must obtain the appropriate approvals in ASK. Students who study away enroll directly at their host institutions. An official transcript must be sent to the Brown Registrar. Without the aforementioned, courses taken elsewhere will not transfer.
With the exception of transfer students (including RUE and veterans), students may not receive more than one semester of transfer credits and advanced standing, whether from pre-Brown or post-matriculation study, without prior approval for an exception to advanced standing policy from the Committee on Academic Standing (CAS). Part II of the Writing Requirement can not be completed with a study away course, and under no circumstances can a student earn and apply in excess of 15 course credits via transfer credit towards undergraduate Brown degree requirements.
Approval to use a non-Brown course to satisfy a concentration requirement is not the same as approval of that course for transfer credit. In order to use a study away or a study abroad course as a substitute for a concentration requirement, a student must obtain separate approval from their concentration advisor. This approval should be requested and recorded in the student's concentration declaration as part of their course plan. Subject to a concentration advisor's approval, students may substitute non-Brown work for concentration requirements, whether that work appears on the student's internal academic record or not.
Student away game tickets can be purchased for varying prices through the Student Ticket Portal on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is no request/claim process for away games. No loyalty points are earned for attending away games.
Students will need to purchase a voucher through the Student Ticket Portal during the open sales period for away games. The open sales period for away games begins 2-4 weeks in advance of the game. (See the Ticket Request Schedule for exact dates and pricing). Vouchers become available at 9 a.m. for students only the first day. Should tickets remain available after the first day, students will be able to purchase one guest voucher as well. Tickets will be available until they run out.
Students wishing to sit together for away games must either designate one person to pick up all their tickets using pickupmytix.utk.edu or come together to the pickup location and pick up tickets together.
Study away is available to students of every major. Most programs require a GPA of 2.0 cumulative or higher to qualify. You should also be in good academic and disciplinary standing and have completed at least one semester at Illinois Tech at the time of completing your study away application.
The study-away experience can be life-changing, and we want these extraordinary opportunities to be available to students regardless of their financial circumstances. You can take your financial aid with you across the globe!
There are two kinds of academic-year study away programs: Duke-In programs, which are administered by Duke directly, and Duke-Approved programs, which are administered by another university but are approved for Duke credit. Financial aid works a bit differently between these two kinds of programs, and you can read on below to learn more.
Luther also offers study-away partner programs through consortium membership and exchange agreements. These programs offer additional off-campus study opportunities both domestically and internationally.
When approaching your study away process, it can be challenging to know where to begin! Work through these five stages in order to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success with your study away. If you prefer, you can also watch a video summary of this information.
For students intending to Study Away for one or more academic terms, your proposal will require the formal approval of your Plan Committee, to confirm both that your ideas are grounded in the work of your Plan and that your time away from Bennington will not negatively affect your ability to complete the work of your Plan and fulfill your graduation requirements.
Not sure about the difference between "direct enrollment" and an "exchange"? No idea what a "consortium agreement" is? Want to know about how study away credits are applied to your Bennington degree? Our series of short videos can help you to understand the key terminology used in study away, and explain fundamental processes that you may need to participate in as a study away student.
There are three different "routes" you can pursue to study away from Bennington: exchanges, program providers, or direct enrollment. Knowing more can help you select the route that best meets your needs!
There's a lot to wrap your head around when preparing for your study away experience! Understanding how different stages of the process will work can help you to feel more in control of your study away options, and more ready for the work you'll need to do.
If you're ready to start exploring programs, this is a great place to begin! With links to existing exchange partners, as well as some of Bennington's partner and affiliate program providers and direct enrollment options, this page will support you in identifying a way to study away that gives you the experience you're looking for, the academics you need, and a price that is feasible. Remember that if you need support in researching programs, you can always connect with the Study Away Counselor!
Program Providers offer a range of different experiences, which run the gamut from direct enrollment into a local college or university to a fully curated field research experience. Bennington College has relationships with a large number of study away Program Providers, each of whom offers a unique mix of academic areas of focus and personal interests in locations around the world! You can learn more about Program Providers and how they work by watching this short video.
We know that for many students, taking time away during your studies doesn't feel like a viable option. While they are not as common as undergraduate study away programs, the past few years have seen an increase in opportunities that are targeted at recent graduates who would like to take time for a travel/study/internship/work experience. When exploring your options for programs such as this, try sticking to search terms like "gap year" or "post baccalaureate," as search terms related to "post graduate" are more likely to turn up graduate-level study programs!
Once you have an idea of what you would like to study during your time away, or where you would like to go, you'll likely have a third question: how will I fund my study away? Have a look below to see options for accessing grants and scholarships through Bennington, using a Consortium Agreement to transfer some of the funding you receive to the program of your choice, or applying for external grants and scholarships. You might find it helpful to review some of the Study Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarship Information compiled by study.com to get you started! (And, if you are an international student, you can also review their specific additional Guidance for International Students.) If you would like to learn more about study away funding, you can also watch this short video.
In addition to these specific pages, don't forget to consider your own network and the network your chosen program opens up to you! For example, if you are studying away in Germany, have a look for funding provided to incoming international students by the German government. If you hold citizenship of a country besides the US, check to see what, if any, funding that country's government may offer to students studying overseas. If you carry a specific identity or personal characteristic, have a look at organizations that represent or support people with that identity to see what funding might be available for study. Remember, if you don't ask, you'll never know!
If you would like to study away at Bennington for a term or full academic year, please feel free to explore the links below to learn more! You are also always welcome to contact the Study Away Counselor for more information.
As a KSC student, you can study away in the United States or at approved programs around the world while making progress toward your degree. Many study away semester programs are the same tuition and fees as KSC. The Global Education Office will work closely with you to help you select the best study away option and support you throughout the process. Some KSC students choose domestic programs like the National Student Exchange and The Washington Center internship program; others opt for programs with our global university partners and approved program providers.
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