Study Abroad opportunity next year – Deadline to apply May 15th, two information sessions this week
Grand Challenges (GCs) are the big problems facing humanity – things like food security, clean water, and climate change. The Grand Challenge Impact Lab (GCIL) is a new UW study abroad program in Bangalore, India that empowers students to address GCs.
College of Engineering faculty member Julian Marshall (Civil Eng.) who just started the program has asked me to send you some information, and especially that the deadline for students to apply for the coming season is in about 10 days. Here is a link to info about the program plus a link to a UW news article about it.
May 7, 2018
The application to participate in a CSE Exchange to Sweden, Switzerland, or Germany is now open! You have until Jan 15th to complete the application:
New this year, you will apply HERE through the Study Abroad Portal. You can also apply for study abroad scholarships through this same application.
Application Details:
- If you want to apply to multiple schools, you must apply separately to each. Please indicate your ranked preferences on your application, if you have them.
- Please include in your essay:
- Whether you will have finished your required 300-level CSE coursework and why, if not.
- Your CSE GPA, which can be found on your degree audit. This can just be added at the bottom of your essay.
Application timeline for CSE Exchanges in the 2018-19 school year:
- NOW: CSE Exchange Application opens
- January 15: Deadline to apply for CSE Exchanges in 2018-19 year
- Feb 15: Applicants notified of decisions via email
- Feb 23: Selected students must commit to the exchange (including intended semester, if going abroad for one semester)
You can read this page with LOTS of details on CSE exchanges. Here are some quick answers to common questions:
- CSE exchanges are open only to CSE majors.
- Students must be at least sophomore standing by credits by the start of winter quarter to apply.
- No foreign language skill is required, though it may be useful.
- Exchanges are designed to last a full year, but one semester is possible.
- CSE majors pay regular UW tuition while abroad, along with expenses like airfare and insurance.
- Interested CSE students apply through CSE in January. Students are selected based on their academic and personal preparation for an exchange.
- CSE students must have completed at least one 300-level CSE course by the time they apply, and should plan on completing most/all 300-level CSE courses prior to their departure.
- All/most of your exchange courses can fulfill CSE requirements, assuming you select courses carefully.
December 18, 2017
Engineering Summer Study Abroad Info Session
Tuesday, December 5
3:30-4:30pm
EEB 303
November 30, 2017
CSE study abroad info session
Thursday 11/30, 11:30am – 12:30pm
CSE 691
Speakers include past exchange participants and current visiting students from abroad
Who should attend: Anyone considering study abroad generally, or a CSE direct exchange specifically
This info session will present basic info on CSE exchanges, and allow lots of time for questions. Topics will include info on our exchange partner schools, the benefits and challenges of going on an exchange, cultural differences, rough expenses, and how to prepare for an exchange
You can read this page with LOTS of details on CSE exchanges. Here are some details on CSE exchanges:
- Courses are taught in English. No foreign language skill is required, though it may be useful.
- Exchanges are designed to last a full year, or one semester (two quarters).
- CSE majors pay regular UW tuition while abroad, plus expenses like airfare and insurance. Financial aid and scholarships apply normally. Some exchange schools offer a stipend, offseting your extra expenses.
- Students are selected based on their academic and personal preparation for an exchange.
- CSE students typically go abroad after completing 300-level CSE courses, and take CSE senior electives abroad.
- All/most of your exchange courses can fulfill CSE requirements, assuming you select courses carefully.
November 22, 2017
Study CS Abroad in Budapest!
Info session
Wednesday, October 25. at 4:30 PM
CSE 305
Learn about a great opportunity to study computer science in Europe, at AIT-Budapest! Treats from Hungary and pizza will be served.
About AIT:
Tailored to the needs of North American computer science and software engineering undergraduates in their sophomore through senior years, AIT offers semester-long programs.
The program focuses on four areas, with several different courses in each:
· Foundational Courses in Computer Science
· Advanced Applications
· Creative Design and Entrepreneurship
· Humanities Courses Related to Hungary’s Rich Cultural Heritage
All classes are conducted in English at AIT‘s state-of-the-art campus on the lovely banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and Europe.
AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 10-20 students. Recent U.S. students have come from the UW, Yale, Brown, Harvey Mudd, Northeastern, Cornell, Dartmouth, MIT, and Princeton. The program also includes a number of Hungarian students. AIT Alumni site: http://www.ait-budapest.com/ait-alumni
The AIT website and APPLICATION are available on-line at: http://www.ait-budapest.com
We look forward to meeting you there!
October 25, 2017
Study CS Abroad in Budapest!
Info session
Wednesday, October 25. at 4:30 PM
CSE 305
Learn about a great opportunity to study computer science in Europe, at
AIT-Budapest! Treats from Hungary and pizza will be served.
About AIT:
Tailored to the needs of North American computer science and software engineering undergraduates in their sophomore through senior years, AIT offers semester-long programs.
The program focuses on four areas, with several different courses in each:
· Foundational Courses in Computer Science
· Advanced Applications
· Creative Design and Entrepreneurship
· Humanities Courses Related to Hungary’s Rich Cultural Heritage
All classes are conducted in English at AIT‘s state-of-the-art campus on the lovely banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and Europe.
AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 10-20 students. Recent U.S. students have come from the UW, Yale, Brown, Harvey Mudd, Northeastern, Cornell, Dartmouth, MIT, and Princeton. The program also includes a number of Hungarian students. AIT Alumni site: http://www.ait-budapest.com/ait-alumni
The AIT website and APPLICATION are available on-line at: http://www.ait-budapest.com
We look forward to meeting you there!
October 24, 2017
The Summer Research Training Program at the University of Western Australia gives you an opportunity to earn 8 weeks of intensive research training in science and engineering laboratories while gaining knowledge and first-hand experience with Australian culture.
Located in the coastal city of Perth, the University of Western Australia is one of Australia’s top research institutions. Research labs hosting program students in 2017 address a variety of topics including
- aerospace engineering
- biomedical engineering
- computer science and engineering, chemistry
- electrical engineering, energy engineering
- environmental engineering
- materials science
- mechatronics engineering
- ocean engineering
- physics
- systems engineering.
The program dates are July 5 to August 25. Applications can be submitted online and are due by March 31. To learn more and submit an application, visit the UW program page or contact Mike Engh.
March 17, 2017
This is a reminder that applications are currently being accepted for engineering study abroad programs for 2017. The first round of application deadlines is next Wednesday, February 1. Please share the information in the attached PDF with your students as you see fit.
These programs cover a variety of engineering topics and disciplines to meet your students’ academic interests. This list includes UW faculty-led programs as well as coursework and research programs hosted by affiliated universities abroad.
If students want to apply or learn more, they can visit the College of Engineering Study Abroad webpage at www.engr.uw.edu/current/study-abroad. They can also request an engineering study abroad advising appointment with me.
Best,
Mike
MIKE ENGH
Program Operations Specialist, Academic Affairs
College of Engineering, University of Washington
368 Loew Hall Box 352180
Seattle, WA, USA 98195-2180
206.685.3714
enghmw@uw.edu / www.engr.washington.edu
January 30, 2017
The application to participate in a CSE Exchange to Sweden, Switzerland, or Germany is now open! You have until next Thursday, Jan 26th, 11:59pm, to complete the application:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/cseadv/49599
A reminder of the details:
Application timeline for CSE Exchanges in the 2017-18 school year:
- January 17: CSE Exchange Application opens
- January 26: Deadline to apply for CSE Exchanges in 2017-18 year
- Feb 10: Applicants notified of decisions via email
- Feb 24: Selected students must commit to the exchange (including intended semester, if going abroad for one semester)
You can read this page with LOTS of details on CSE exchanges. Here are some quick answers to common questions:
- CSE exchanges are open only to CSE majors.
- Students must be at least sophomore standing by credits by the start of winter quarter to apply.
- No foreign language skill is required, though it may be useful.
- Exchanges are designed to last a full year, but one semester is possible.
- CSE majors pay regular UW tuition while abroad, along with expenses like airfare and insurance.
- Interested CSE students apply through CSE in January. Students are selected based on their academic and personal preparation for an exchange.
- CSE students must have completed at least one 300-level CSE course by the time they apply, and should plan on completing most/all 300-level CSE courses prior to their departure.
- All/most of your exchange courses can fulfill CSE requirements, assuming you select courses carefully.
January 17, 2017
