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International Programs Office: Study Abroad
Welcome to the wonderful educational world of study abroad!
The International Programs Office is Benedictine University's
resource for study, work, and intern experiences throughout the
world. Along with the faculty study abroad advisor, Dr. Tim Goines,
the International Programs Office assists students with program
selection, academic and financial planning, course registration,
credit transfer, cultural adjustment, and pre-departure and re-entry
orientations.
A wide range of programs is being fostered to facilitate each
student's pursuit of individual goals. Study abroad experiences
reflect diversity in their geographic locations, disciplinary
emphases, targeted levels, course offerings, language requirements,
and program length and cost.
Advance planning and office assistance enables undergraduate and
graduate students to utilize study abroad credits to fulfill major
and minor degree obligations.
Study Abroad
Mission Statement
The International Programs Office of Benedictine University is
committed to increasing global interdependence and cultural empathy
by providing exemplary cross-cultural experiences.
Philosophy
The mission of Benedictine's International Programs Office is
to provide exemplary cross-cultural learning experiences that
enhance global interdependence and cultural empathy. Recognizing
the diversity of the Benedictine community, the International
Programs Office operates in a collaborative and individualized
manner to promote the University's mission to produce "… informed
and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community."
The International Programs Office staunchly believes that study
abroad programs provide opportunities for students to transform
rhetorical knowledge into practical, behavioral experience that
impacts and alters the participants' life. One is able to develop
problem-solving skills, improve classroom performance and achievement
levels, attain increased cultural sensitivity and personal maturity,
and become a more responsible world citizen.
Therefore, the International Programs Office at Benedictine University
is committed to increasing global interdependence and cultural
empathy by providing exemplary cross-cultural experiences that
enable students to:
- transform knowledge into experience;
- experience the international community;
- attain increased cultural sensitivity;
- cultivate personal maturity;
- become responsible world citizens;
- develop cross-cultural problem-solving skills;
- improve classroom performance;
- raise academic achievement levels;
- complete courses not available on campus;
- meet major or minor requisites;
- fulfull liberal education requirements; and
- achieve second-language proficiency.
Contacts
| Dr. Tim Goines |
Carol Swett |
Faculty Advisor for Study Abroad
and Exchange Programs |
Director, International Programs |
| Scholl 228F |
Krasa 020B |
Phone: 630-829-6464
Fax: 630-829-6226
tgoines@ben.edu |
Phone: 630-829-6355
Fax: 630-829-6244
cswett@ben.edu |
| In the event of an emergency, students, friends, and family should contact the International Programs Office at 630-829-6342. If the office is closed, a recorded message will provide instructions for contacting the Study Abroad Advisor. |
Last updated August 17, 2006 |
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