36 | Co-Curricular Life Study Abroad Where will your student’s Cedarville education take you? Open to students in any major, Study Abroad programs strengthen students’ language and cross-cultural skills, broaden their thinking, and deepen their commitment to Christian service. Cedarville’s International Programs office will help students identify opportunities that fit their interests and goals and then help them plan and implement their study abroad experience. A list of all Study Abroad programs is available at: cedarville.edu/studyabroad How will my student know if they have been approved to participate in Study Abroad? Once your student completes all the necessary paperwork, has been through an interview with Study Abroad, and has all forms turned in to Study Abroad, they will receive notice as to whether or not they have been approved by Cedarville to participate in a program. Approval is based on the following criteria: • A grade point average of 3.0 or above. • Not currently on conduct probation or subject to being placed on conduct probation. • Acceptable faculty recommendations (one from your student’s advisor and one from a faculty member who has had them in class). • They have adequate financial aid to cover necessary expenses and cover any previous balances on their account. • Completed and signed Study Abroad application and behavior contract. Acceptance into individual programs is at the discretion of that program. What will a typical week look like while studying abroad? Depending on the program your student attends, they will be expected to complete as much academic work (in terms of quantity) as they would on campus. However, they may also have long weekends to travel in the semester-long programs. Students typically study Monday through Friday morning and travel on weekends. Can I visit my student while they are studying abroad? Parents are welcome to visit the study abroad sites after the first month. Many programs have a scheduled break in the semester, which would be a good time for a visit. Parents should be advised that students might not have much time to spend with them during other times in the semester.
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