UNIV 120 Introduction to Engaged Learning
This is a mock application for use by students in UNIV 120. From this page, click the "Application" button, login with your KU online ID, and access the application site to view each of the required components of an application to study abroad. Your UNIV 120 insturctors will be sent a report of all students who created a study abroad application by logging in to the system from this site.
In this course, you will explore your interests in several engaged learning opportunities offered on KU’s campus, including service learning, research, global opportunities, and internships, through self-exploration and hands-on activities related to each experience. You will be able to identify the opportunity/opportunities in which you are most interested and create the materials needed to pursue that experience with the support of your instructor. By the end of the course, you will have a plan outlined to pursue the engaged learning opportunity/opportunities of your choice. You will also have completed at least one requirement related to fulfilling an experiential learning certificate. 2 credit hours.
Study Abroad & Global Engagement offers programs in more than 50 countries around the world, with instruction in 20+ languages! The program you choose for your international experience is based on many factors, including academics; location; financial aid and scholarships; desired level of support; your identify, and much more! Use the resources provided by Study Abroad & Global Engagement staff to discover which program fits your academic, professional and personal goals. See http://studyabroad.ku.edu/programselection for more advice on selecting a program.
Study Abroad & Global Engagement offers programs for every KU undergraduate degree. You can find major-specific guidance at http://studyabroad.ku.edu/major. Students studying abroad for the semester will complete 12-15 credit hours, while students participating in a summer program will typically complete 3-9 credit hours.
Please refer to the course database for specific course offerings. http://studyabroad.ku.edu/course-equivalencies
Students can apply to live in furnished, on-campus accommodations or off campus apartments. Homestays are also available for a highly immersive experience.
Living abroad is full of new and deeply gratifying experiences that are different for every participant. Use the resources provided by Study Abroad & Global Engagement or talk with a Peer Adviser or Program Coordinator to discover what life will be like in the program and location you have chosen.
Minimum 2.5 GPA and one semester of attendance at KU.
You can learn more about the healthy, safety and security environment of the country in which you will be studying from the U.S. Department of State. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ and search for your country of interest for more information.
