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OFFICE FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Summer 2015“In Singapore we devoted a large amount of our time visiting sites and learning about the many perspectives on the environment, combining that understanding with a critical analysis of the future for cities as Singapore.”

- Duke in Singapore Participant

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WHERE TO START: Are you considering studying away for a summer, semester, or an academic year? We encourage you to meet with your pre-major or major advisor to choose a program that best complements your academic goals. You should also consider making an appointment with a GEO advisor to discuss program options and logistics. Appointments can be scheduled online by clicking on the “Advising” tab on the “Getting Started” page of the Global Education Office (GEO) website: http://globaled.duke.edu.

PROGRAMS TYPES: Duke administers approximately 50 of its own “Duke-in” programs in a variety of locations and subject areas. Duke-in programs are typically led by Duke faculty members and generally students receive Duke credit or a combination of Duke credit and transfer credit for participation in these programs. Specific information on each Duke-in program is listed on the individual program pages on the GEO website: https://globaled.duke.edu/Programs.

Duke students have also access to over 150 “Duke-Approved” programs that are administered by other universities and providers. On these programs, students receive transfer credit. Students interested in attending programs that are not included on the Duke-administered or Duke-approved lists may consult GEO about the program petition process.

PROGRAM COSTS: Costs vary widely and change over time. The costs for Duke-administered programs are listed on the GEO website program pages. Costs of Duke-in programs include tuition and a program fee. Duke-approved programs are subject to a Duke study abroad fee. The program specific costs for these programs are generally listed on the host programs’ webpages.

FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid is applicable to all Duke-in and Duke-Approved semester programs. Federal Financial aid is fully transferrable to the costs of study away programs. Summer aid is also available to students who receive semester financial aid and decide to participate in Duke-in programs. Summer and semester scholarships are also available. For more information on financial aid for global education opportunities, visit the Duke Financial Aid website: http://financialaid.duke.edu/current-undergraduates/study-abroad.

HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for Duke programs and register your intent to apply for non-Duke programs through the GEO online application system, MyGlobalEd: http://borodin.aas.duke.edu/. If you have questions about programs and applications, we invite you to contact GEO at (919) 684-2174 or [email protected].

Getting Started with Study Away

The World is Too Small for Walls

Duke in Berlin was absolutely amazing! It met and exceeded all my expectations of what a study abroad program should be: engaging, hands-on, and fun. Practicing a foreign language in the native country was both nerve wracking and rewarding. Learning about the Germany Energy Transition was mind-blowing and inspiring. Besides the materials learned in the classroom, I also gained so much historical knowledge about Germany and Europe through the sights and people.

One of the highlights of my trip was definitely the Pride Parade. It was gloomy and I was suffering from a cold, but it was still one of the best days while I was abroad. Berlin is considered one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world and it showed. Living across NYC, I am used to giant festivities like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, so at first I was disappointed by the grandeur of it all. But it wasn’t the size of the parade or the floats that made the day so fantastic, it was the people I was surrounded by.

Berlin is not particularly beautiful, in the conventional sense of the word. It’s not a place to see pretty sights and take 100+ like profile photos, but the spirit of the city is undeniable. Berlin is a place where you can discover yourself or the person you want to be.

If I could do it again, I would in a heartbeat.

-Sherry ZhangPratt ‘16

Postcard from Abroad


Keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in study away. The choice needs to be an individual one based upon your academic and personal goals. It is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all of the options (and there are many!), however tempting as it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. The road less traveled often leads to the greatest rewards.

So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you?

You need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them.

1. Language of Instruction • Is one of your goals to improve your fluency in a

foreign language? • Are classes conducted in English or in the

language of the host country? • What are the language requirements for

applicants to the program?

2. Duration of the Program • Is this a year-long program, semester, or summer

program? • How long can you be away from Duke? • Does the academic calendar of the program

impact your summer or winter break plans?

3. Credits • What courses and how many credits will your

department accept towards a major, minor, or certificate program?

• Will you be able to earn Areas of Knowledge and/

or Modes of Inquiry needed for graduation?

4. Level of Immersion in the Host Institution • Do you want a high level of support and structure

in your program or do you desire to be as independent as possible?

• Is there a Resident Director, or any staff who work solely with program participants?

• Will you enroll directly in classes at a local university, or is there a separate center for the program?

• Are there special classes at the center? If so, in what subjects, and who teaches them?

• If you enroll directly at the university, will you be taking separate classes specially designed for program students, or will your classmates be from the host university?

5. Living Arrangements • Will you live with a host family, in an apartment,

or in a residence hall? • How far is the housing from the university or

program center? • How much privacy/personal independence does

the housing offer? • Who will arrange the housing? • Are meals included? Can the program

accommodate students with special dietary needs (e.g. food allergies)?

6. Fees • What does the program cost cover? Does it

cover tuition, books, housing, meals, special excursions, and airfare, etc.?

• Are there not-so-obvious expenses you should take into account?

• Are there scholarships available to help pay for the program?

7. Eligibility Requirements • Is there a minimum GPA or class standing

requirement for the program? • Are there other prerequisites and do you meet

them? • Is the program limited to degree-seeking

university students? • How selective is the program? Will you need to

apply early and/or prepare an application for a back-up program?

8. Participants • Is the group large, medium, or small and do you

feel comfortable with that? • Will you take courses with other American

students, local students or other international students? How will this affect your experience?

• Is it possible to speak with a student who has recently participated in the program?

We always recommend that you start by looking at Duke’s own programs, for which you pay Duke tuition and mostly earn in-residence Duke credits. If there is a Duke program that suits your goals, this is usually the simplest option.

If you do not find what you seek among the Duke-In programs, you may wish to explore the Duke-Approved Program List on the GEO website. This list, which is updated yearly, includes about 150 non-Duke program options currently approved for transfer credit. The list is organized by region and country, and contains links to each program’s website.

If you are unable to find a Duke-administered or Duke approved program that suits your academic needs, please contact GEO for an appointment.

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Nearly half of all Duke undergraduates study away. What makes the option to study away for a summer, semester, or even academic year so appealing?

Studying and living abroad, or even in another city within your own country, exposes you to new learning experiences that spur intellectual development, awaken you to your own capabilities, and add to your base of practical knowledge. The opportunities for growth are boundless when you study away. Further, if you want your foreign language-speaking abilities to flourish, nothing is more effective than living among native speakers.

Duke student Ernie Britt, who participated in the Duke in Spain program said, “From the moment I arrived wide-eyed but unsure of my Spanish-speaking abilities, to the day I left as a master of the Metro, a Spanish art historian, and a much more self-confident speaker, this program has helped me to grow not only as a student, but also as a person.”

Getting out of your comfort zone

leads to many new self-discoveries and creates space in your life for new friendships. Upon entering a culture different from your own, you are required to adapt, which may cause you to examine certain beliefs or practices that you had taken for granted.

Duke student Sheila Janardhan, says of her time on the Duke in Russia program, “It was in Russia that I learned to look forward to the unknown simply because everything was unknown. I met friends that I know will stay by my side, even students from other countries who bonded over the craziness that is Russia. I learned to enjoy cooking without a microwave, walking everywhere, communicating through limited outlets—never have I felt so alone, yet so content in that solitude.”

As Sheila attests, study away teaches you to embrace rather than avoid the unknown, an approach that opens you to positive experiences beyond just your study away adventure. Another major benefit of studying away is that it can help you clarify your passions and goals.

Megan Howard, a non-Duke student

who participated in an Organization for Tropical Studies program in South Africa program, told us, “My experiences in the program have certainly been unforgettable, and led me to spend my summer doing anthropological research in Costa Rica. I also am now certain that I wish to pursue a career in research after having completed a research project during this program.”

Time spent studying away can solidify career decisions and academic interests; it can also put you on an entirely different path than the one you originally expected to follow.

The Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO) offers a great variety programs to Duke students with a wide range of interests. To learn more about your study away options, make an appointment with a GEO advisor at http://globaled.duke.edu/getting_started/advising.

The student quotes in this article were excerpted from postcards written by students and submitted to the Global Education website. To view the 250+ “Postcards from Abroad” GEO has received, visit: http://goo.gl/xJh7NZ

Nicole Gagnon feeds the infamous pigeons of the Piazza San Marco in Venice during her Duke in Venice, Italy summer program. To students considering studying abroad, she says: do it...

“Overall, the entire study abroad experience has benefitted me in ways I could not have expected. An appreciation for American culture accompanied my love of the Italian language and cuisine, encouraging my desire to continue studying Italian at Duke. Now intimately familiar with Roman Catholicism, I no longer feel uncomfortable stepping into a church. Though the experience was not suited to my study of physics, I found it to be a valuable life experience.”

Why should I study away? Postcard from Abroad




Summer 2015“Duke in Montreal was such a unique cultural experience! It had the feel of Europe with the laid back American attitude and lifestyle! The Quebecois were very friendly and really encouraging of practicing the French language!”

- Duke in Montreal Participant



Summer 2015“I picked the Duke in Turkey program because Turkey offered a unique blend of European and Middle Eastern culture that I was eager to experience. Istanbul was a fabulous city that offered so much to do. Be it exploring a 500 year old mosque, attending a concert during the jazz festival, or taking a ferry over to the Asian side of the city for a day, Istanbul always offered something fascinating to do.”

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Myth #1: I will not receive major, minor, or certificate credit or fulfill any of my graduation requirements during my time abroad.

When you study on Duke-administered programs you earn Duke credit, or a combination of Duke credit and transfer credit. Duke courses taken abroad fulfill the same requirements as on-campus courses. When you study on Duke-approved programs or Duke-in hybrid programs that include transfer credit, you should consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies in your major department to find out if, and how many, transfer credits may be applied towards your major. Transfer credit can still allow you to fulfill some major, minor, and certificate requirements as well as Areas of Knowledge requirements. Successful competition of a semester study abroad program will in any case allow you to receive four credits that will count toward graduation requirements.

Myth #2: I need to be fluent in a foreign language in order to study in a country where the native language is something other than English.

Study abroad is not limited to language majors or to those with a knowledge of foreign language. Duke endorses programs that focus on foreign language acquisition as well as programs taught in English in a variety of subjects in many countries, even countries where English is not the native language. For example, you can study economics in Turkey, psychology in the Netherlands, environmental sciences in Italy or engineering in Germany.

Further, you can fulfill your language requirements on Duke-administered and Duke-approved programs in a country where the target language is spoken (i.e. French in France or Senegal, Spanish in Spain or Argentina). If you study a language on a Duke-approved program you will have to request foreign language (FL) coding for your language courses taken abroad, just as you would have to request Modes of Inquiry coding for any transfer course.

Myth #3: I cannot use financial aid to help pay for my summer, semester, or academic year program abroad.

If you receive financial aid during the academic year, you are eligible to apply

for financial aid for up to two Duke-administered summer study away programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham). This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic-year semesters of financial aid. Financial aid is also available on a semester basis for the full program budget of Duke-administered and Duke-approved programs. The costs under consideration include: tuition and fees, housing, meals, books and supplies, visas and vaccinations, airfare, and other personal expenses. If you receive financial aid at Duke and decide to participate in a Duke-administered program, your cost will remain the same as a semester on campus, even if your program is more expensive. If you decide to participate in a Duke-approved program, you will receive financial aid for your study abroad experience in the same proportion as for your studies on campus, but never more than your financial aid at Duke. In this case your family contribution will remain the same, provided the cost of the program doesn’t exceed the cost of a semester at Duke.

Myth #4: I can only study abroad once.An increasing number of students want to experience more than one region

or program. For this reason, you can decide to participate in more than one study abroad program during your time at Duke. The best way to fit two study abroad programs is to meet with your academic advisor and plan your academic schedule early to ensure that you can fit your course requirements into your experiences! You can consider studying abroad in the summer and also enroll in a semester program. You can choose to participate in two summer study away programs. You can spend one semester on a program and a second semester on a different program in a different location. You can even leave for a semester and then decide to extend your study abroad to a full academic year.

Myth #5: I can only study abroad if I am majoring in the humanities or social

sciences.There are several programs and locations with engineering and science classes, as

well as science themes. We recommend discussing your interests and options with a study abroad advisor. The Global Education Office website includes

Study Abroad Myth Busters

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Participating programsDuke Administered ProgramsDuke in Alicante .................................................................................................. 6Duke in Australia / Duke in Alaska ................................................................ 31Duke in Barcelona/CASB .................................................................................. 7Duke in Berlin Semester / Duke Summer in Berlin ................................... 10Duke in Brazil ...................................................................................................... 5Duke in Chicago / Duke in Silicon Valley ....................................................33Duke in China .................................................................................................... 12Duke in Costa Rica ............................................................................................. 4Duke in Crete Field School .............................................................................20Duke in D.C. - Policy, Leadership & Innovation .........................................36Duke in France + Duke in Paris .....................................................................30Duke in Geneva ................................................................................................ 27Duke in Ghana .................................................................................................23Duke in Ghana Engineering ...........................................................................22Duke in Glasgow ..............................................................................................24Duke in Greece ................................................................................................ 19Duke in Istanbul / Duke in Turkey ................................................................. 15Duke in London Drama ...................................................................................25Duke in Los Angeles ........................................................................................32Duke in Madrid + Duke in Spain ...................................................................... 8Duke in Montreal .............................................................................................. 21Duke in New York Arts & Media / Duke in New York Summer Internships in the City .......................................................... 35Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions / Duke in London Finance ......................................................................34Duke in Oxford .................................................................................................26Duke in Singapore .............................................................................................11Duke in St. Petersburg / Duke in Russia ......................................................28Duke in the Arab World ..................................................................................... 2Duke in Venice Semester / Duke in Venice Summer ................................29Duke Kunshan University (DKU) / Duke Neuroeconomics in China ..... 13Duke Neurohumanities in Paris ....................................................................... 3Duke Semester in India ....................................................................................17ICCS - Rome / Duke in Rome ......................................................................... 9Organization for Tropical Studies ................................................................. 18

Non-Duke Administered Approved ProgramsArcadia ................................................................................................................ 53Boston University - Geneva Internship Program.......................................59Brown in Bologna ...........................................................................................48CES Maastricht .................................................................................................38CIEE ..................................................................................................................... 67College Year in Athens (CYA) .........................................................................47Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) ......................................................39Fairfield Summer in Florence ......................................................................... 57Georgetown University McGhee Center .....................................................56IES Buenos Aires ...............................................................................................52IFSA-Butler ......................................................................................................... 37International Christian University ..................................................................44Loyola University Chicago - John Felice Rome Center ..........................49NYU ....................................................................................................................66SACI Florence ....................................................................................................58SFS - Turks & Caicos .......................................................................................54SIT Study Abroad ..............................................................................................40Stony Brook University Field School in the Turkana Basin ...................... 55Syracuse University in Strasbourg ................................................................. 51TBD ......................................................................................................................70Technion - Israel Institute of Technology ...................................................69Tel Aviv University .............................................................................................68Temple in Rome / Georgia Tech Lorraine ...................................................60Trinity College Rome .......................................................................................50University of Manchester ............................................................................... 61University of New South Wales ....................................................................42University of Queensland .............................................................................. 41University of Sussex ........................................................................................62University of Sydney ........................................................................................43

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Dear Students:

You don’t know me but, right now, I am deeply affecting your future.

I am the CEO of a Fortune 250 company, NRG Energy, which generates enough electricity to keep the lights on for roughly 40 million Americans. That’s a lot and that’s a good thing. Indeed, all of us at NRG are very proud that what we do enables the interconnected lifestyles that define the human experience in the 21st century.

But we at NRG are concerned that the predominant fuels we and the other companies in our industry are using - and have used since the time of Thomas Edison - to keep you energized are ultimately exhaustible and, of even greater and more immediate concern, are having a damaging and potentially irrevocable impact on the world that you are in the process of inheriting from us and ultimately will bequeath to your own children.

How immediate?

A remarkable consensus of the world’s leading scientists and academic experts, some of which come from your own university, tell us that we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent (from present levels) by 2050 in order to avoid potentially catastrophic harm to the earth’s environment. In a growing world, that size reduction is breathtakingly difficult to accomplish. You can be assured that it won’t “just happen.”

Now I am pretty sure that you don’t spend much of your day worrying about the state of the environment 36 years from now and that is a good thing. If life has taught me one thing so far, it is that you should try to “live in the moment” to the fullest extent possible.

But spare one of those moments now to think about where you will be in 2050.

You will be in your mid-50s, which happens to be the age I am right now. While it may seem to you, at your age, like I am, at my age, ‘near dead,’ I naturally see my situation differently. Indeed, I feel like I am in the prime of my life with much to look forward to. You will feel the same in 2050. And I am pretty sure that the earth you hope to inhabit then looks much like the remarkable, magical place it is now.

The irony is that an old guy like me thinks about 2050 every day. Perhaps even more worth considering is that every day decisions are being made by me and people like me that will deeply impact you in 2050. Decisions are being made to build multi-billion dollar power generation facilities and related infrastructure - some clean, some not so clean - that will still be fulfilling your energy needs in 2050 and, while you will certainly enjoy the fruits of our labor, you also will have to live with any negative side effects. We can invest now to mitigate against the future systemic risk of climate change or we can keep doing what we are doing and kick the can down the road to you.

See that’s the thing.

Whether it be carbon capture, distributed solar, smart thermostats or electric vehicles, the technology exists now to bring about a clean energy economy and a sustainable society. But it is always easier in an established society to perpetuate the status quo than it is to effect change. What we need is for you to demand control over your own energy choices so that you can make the choices that are right for you and your generation.

It should be clear to you by now that the political leaders of my generation will not act to protect your future interest, so you must. You are not powerless. You are trend setters, thought leaders, and, importantly for the purpose of this matter, end-use energy consumers. Our capitalist system, which will respond to the consumer demands of any significant portion of the public, is particularly responsive to the demands of your generation. You will be here, consuming, for a long time.

Your peers in other countries have used the tools and extraordinary interconnectivity of your generation to liberate entire nations from despotic governments, to bring to light corruption and injustice,, to launch popular movements. And that is what we need now; a popular movement that is not destructive or nihilistic but constructive and highly focused on overcoming the transcendent challenge of climate change.

What has made America great has been that every generation of American leadership has risen to the defining challenge of its era. You are the next generation of American leadership. Climate change is your defining challenge. In the natural order of things, it would not yet be your time to lead. But the clock is ticking on climate and the world just can’t wait any longer. So you must act.

The time to begin is now.

David CranePresident and CEO, NRG Energy@NRGDavidCrane


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All students should attend the Global Education Fair on September 16 to explore all of the study away program options that are available to Duke students! Below is a more specific list of what you can do to prepare for study away as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior!

First Year Students• Talk to your academic advisor or Director of

Academic Engagement about course planning for a semester or academic year away from Duke.

• Consider a Duke summer abroad or domestic program – first year students are welcome to apply and participate!

• Make plans to attend a few info meetings for programs of interest.

• Remember that you can also study abroad during your sophomore year (spring or fall) so start planning soon.

• Meet with a GEO advisor about all of your study away options and the program logistics soon after the fair and during the semester (you can meet more than once).

• Familiarize yourself with the GEO website like the GEO Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

Sophomores• Talk to faculty and former study abroad

and domestic program participants for recommendations and advice.

• Meet with a Director of Academic Engagement or

a GEO advisor to further explore your options.• Connect with the Global Education Student

Committee and attend GEO sponsored events and information sessions.

• Make sure your passport is valid and your immunizations are up to date.

• Consider spending spring semester away from campus! Some sophomores are better off spending their spring semester away from Duke, leaving their final two years for core major courses.

• Visit the MyGlobalEd application portal at http://globaled.duke.edu to begin the application process.

Juniors• It is not too late to consider a study away

experience! Explore your study away options with your mentors and advisors for spring semester junior year, summer before senior year, and/or fall semester senior year.

• Get in touch with study abroad returnees and seek the advice of other students that have studied abroad their junior year.

• Consult the GEO website for program updates and new program offerings.

Seniors• Yes, even seniors can study abroad! Choose your

program carefully and talk to your academic and GEO advisors about graduation requirements and timelines.

• Before leaving Duke, make sure you have gone global at least once!

What Should You Be Doing in Order to Study Globally?a list of all the approved programs, with links to those programs that generally include the academic courses available. Another resource is the Course Approval Database. This Database lists courses that have been approved and is searchable by department, country, and program. This is NOT a comprehensive list of available courses. It represents only those courses that have been approved. Additional courses can be approved by working with Cathy Penny. She works in conjunction with departmental Directors of Undergraduate Studies to obtain course approvals.

Myth #6: Studying abroad in the spring is not an option.

Although traditionally more Duke students decide to study abroad on a summer program or during the fall of their junior year, these might not be the best options for you. You should assess your own personal needs and academic goals and decide when, is the best time for you to study abroad. Students can study abroad for a semester even during their sophomore year and we strongly encourage you to consider a spring semester abroad. You might find that studying abroad in the spring might give you the opportunity to take courses abroad that you were not considering, or give you more flexibility with your academic schedule at Duke.

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Whether you’re studying abroad for a summer, semester or year, living with a local family can provide opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of the host culture, improve your language skills, and create lasting relationships. All homestay experiences are different, but many Duke students say that their experience living with a local family was a favorite aspect of their time abroad. A Duke in France student from Fall 2013 said “The home stay element was one of my favorite parts of this program. It really helped improve my French, give me a better sense of the country, and make me feel like a true Parisian. My host family was phenomenal!” A Summer 2014 Duke in the Arab World student was grateful for the opportunity to learn Arabic, saying “the…family I stayed with had only one member who spoke English and so I was forced to improvise and use my limited knowledge of their language to communicate, but ultimately it was highly beneficial and very rewarding.”

Apart from linguistic and cultural challenges, living with a family may take some adjustment after a year or more of living independently at Duke. Here are some tips for a good homestay experience.

1. Talk about your food preferences at the beginning.Don’t be shy about talking about your likes and dislikes with your

family. This will help you avoid awkward situations later. If possible, go to the grocery store or market with your family and pick out a few foods you like. Not only is this a good bonding experience, but you can learn a lot about the host culture and food this way. Keep in mind that some food that is common in the U.S. may be rare or expensive abroad.

2. That being said, be open to trying new food!A good tip for study abroad in general is to be open to new experiences,

and food is a good place to start. Try everything and anything once, and be sure to complement the chef when you really like something!

3. Ask about your family’s habits and rules, then follow them. Most host families will not have draconian rules (if they seem

unreasonable, contact your resident director), but many will ask students to let them know when they expect to be home, or if they won’t be home for a meal. Your host mom may ask you to do your own laundry, or she may prefer to do it for you. Every family’s habits and rules are different. Asking about them at the start will help you and your family feel more comfortable.

4. Be considerate. Even if your family doesn’t have rules, be considerate of the other

people you live with. This means keeping your room neat, telling them when and where you plan to travel and how you should be contacted in case of an emergency and letting them know when to expect you home when you go out. You shouldn’t come home drunk or wake up the family at 3am because you can’t find your keys. You should ask permission to have friends over, and don’t assume that you can have overnight guests.

5. Ask questions about the language or culture. Your host family is one of the best sources for firsthand knowledge

of the local culture and language. Be sure to take advantage of this by asking questions and not being afraid to make mistakes. A good sense of humor also goes a long way when you’re navigating a new cultural and linguistic situation.

6. Balance travel with participating in family activities.It might be difficult to form a bond with your host family if you spend

all your time off from classes traveling. On the other hand, it’s hard to resist getting to know new places in your host country and beyond. Try to strike a balance between spending time in your host city and time

Six Tips for a Successful Homestay

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Professor Anirudh KrishnaDSI On-campus Director

Building upon the success of the Global Semester Abroad (a highly regarded study abroad program run for three years, 2011-13, in China and India), a new program called the Duke Semester in India (DSI) is being launched in Fall 2015. It will retain the same thematic content, focusing on poverty, global health, and the environment. Each theme will be explored in depth through a combination of classroom and experiential learning with field assignments in diverse rural and urban sites.

DSI will be split between two locations: Udaipur in Rajasthan in the north will expose students to the 70 percent of India that still lives in rural villages. Staying with carefully selected families, one in the city and another in the village will help students immerse themselves in a different way of life, understanding at first-hand how people in diverse circumstances experience economic growth and social development and tackle everyday challenges and adversity. A variety of questions will be explored: Has India’s growth progress trickled down to different segments of society? How effective is public service delivery in the realms of human capabilities and health? What and how do local NGOs contribute? Do political quotas for women live up to the expectations? What are young people’s hopes and aspirations for the future?

Bangalore, in Karnataka in the south, a focal point of globalization and the software industry, serves as the urban counterpoint. Explorations of similar questions in a city will help students gain a more complete understanding of ongoing processes of change, combining visits both to glass-walled offices and urban slums, together with study tours to tiger reserves to learn about biodiversity and wildlife conservation management and issues and traveling in areas few get to visit.

New Duke Semester in India Program Launches in Fall 2015!Leading practitioners and academics will

teach all of the four classes, two each in Udaipur and Bangalore, and also guide the field assignments. Guest speakers will fill students in on other aspects of India’s economy, society, ecology, arts and culture.

While academically rigorous, this program complements the intellectual demands placed on students with exciting visits to the world-famous Mysore Dussehra festival and excursions to the Taj Mahal and to Delhi and Jaipur. There’s also much to explore in and around Udaipur (beautiful lakes, palaces

and temples) and Bangalore (state-of-the-art software parks and age-old botanical gardens)

I’ve been doing research in India for the past 20 years, and here’s what I think: it’s unlikely that such a comprehensive and deep-rooted understanding of India (and of processes of development more generally) can be gained in such a short time in any other way. I hope you will join our amazing team in India for what might well become a life-transforming experience!

SummerDuke in the Arab WorldDuke in BrazilDuke in ChinaDuke in Costa RicaDuke in GhanaDuke Intensive Spanish in AlicanteDuke in ParisDuke in Spain

SemesterDuke in BerlinDuke in FranceDuke Semester in IndiaDuke in MadridDuke in St. Petersburg

Homestay, cont’d from page 12

traveling. It may be a good idea to talk to your family and ask if there are any birthdays or special celebrations that you should consider when making travel plans.

If you’re interested in studying abroad on a program with a homestay component, consider the following Duke programs:.




Summer 2015“This course reaffirmed the importance of cultural competence in my personal life and future career in global health and helped me rediscover my passion for Spanish and the cultures built around it.”

- Duke in Costa Rica Participant




Summer 2015“My summer in Brazil was absolutely amazing! I was thrilled that I was able to learn so much about the country--both inside of the classroom and out.”

- Duke in Brazil Participant



Summer 2015“This summer, I had the opportunity to spent six of the most challenging, rewarding, and fun weeks of my life in Ghana. I was immersed into a unique culture, tasted the best pineapples in the world, and spent my time un-thinking and rethinking the way I viewed family, community, and the world around me.

- Duke in Ghana Participant

Going global does more than promote academic and personal development. It also improves your chances to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market. Study abroad is in fact considered part of a well-rounded college education and employers welcome applicants who have studied abroad or gained international experience while in college. When it comes time to enter the job market some students worry that a study abroad experience will hinder their chances of getting hired. In an age of globalization, this is not the case. Employers view study abroad experiences in a positive light. Recruiters recognize that students who have engaged in a meaningful study abroad experience are likely to possess the transferable skills needed to succeed in the global economy, such as cross-cultural awareness and communication, knowledge of diverse markets and business environments, analytical and conflict resolution skills, flexibility, proficiency in a new language, and much more. Including your study away

experience in a job application or in a conversation with recruiters can help highlight these skills and make you stand out as a unique candidate. Your study abroad experience differentiates you as you share your resume and cover letter with prospective employers and as you participate in interviews. Many employers look for employees who are adaptable and versatile. During your job application process, you will want to highlight related accomplishments while you were abroad by focusing on the results and transformative power of the experience, not just where you went or what you did. There are many on-campus resources that can help you turn your experience abroad into something worthy of interest to a future employer. The Duke Career Center and The Global Education Office are two resources that provide students with guidance on how to market their study abroad experience in the job-application process. Students should view study abroad as a way to enrich any perspective career path.

Studying Abroad Boosts Career Opportunities

Going into the program, I knew I would get a lot out of it

educationally and experience-wise. What I did not realize was how

easily the 14 other people in the program became my family away from

my family. Seeing places like the Eiffel Tower and Monet’s Nympheas in

person will stay with me forever, but what made the experiences even

more special was that everyone else who was selected for this program,

as different as we all may be, shared the same passion and love for the

unknown Parisian experience. The experience, and the people, have

shaped me in ways that I am only now just beginning to discover. I am

only now just starting to peel back the layers and layers of relationships

and experiences I have made during the very short 6 weeks.

J’aime Duke in Paris. DIP c’est pour tout la vie.

-Ana Maganto Ramirez

Duke in Paris, France

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