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UNIVERSITY CREDITS
EARN CREDIT WITH SLI PROGRAMS!
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Because many universities and colleges encourage, and even require, students to take some time abroad to complement their course of study, learn languages and experience the world around them, they often grant transfer credit for programs that are not directly sponsored by their university.
SLI understands that obtaining credit is an important part of any international study, work or volunteer experience. SLI will work with you and your home university to ensure that you receive the appropriate accreditation for your international experience.
How Does It Work?
SLI does not grant credit for your program - your university does. Many universities accept give credit for study abroad programs that they do not directly sponsor. However, just as no two programs are the same, every university has different criteria that you should know in advance and follow in order to gain credit for your experience abroad. Once you have identified the SLI program that you would like to attend, it is imperative that you review your foreign study objectives and your institution's administrative requirements with your advisor and obtain your university's written guidelines.
For example, before you depart, you may be required to furnish course descriptions, teaching methodology, syllabi, instructor profiles, and more. SLI Coordinator will be able to provide you with all of the required program information for your university. Please note that transcripts are provided by after the completion of your course.
On average, your home university will require approximately 15 class hours for 1 semester credit. For example, a 3-credit semester course at your home university usually requires the successful completion of 45 class hours. Please check with your university administration for the exact credit breakdown.
What Part of my Program Can I Get Credit For?
SLI programs encompass a variety of disciplines. Therefore, it is important for you to determine the part of the program for which you are hoping to receive credit. For example, you may decide to enroll in a 3 month Spanish language plus internship program. You need to decide whether you are seeking credit for the Spanish language training portion, the professional internship portion, or both.
Credit for Foreign Language Training
Our foreign language training is offered at three levels and our institute will assign your course based upon a brief placement test that you will take upon arrival. Three language levels are available (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and regular progress tests are held at the end of each level. All participants attend a minimum of 20 class hours per week.
Credits for Internship and Volunteer Programs
These programs are commonly referred to as a practicum, internship, work-study or service learning program. Given the independent nature of these "outside the classroom" programs, please be sure to consult with your academic advisor prior to beginning the program to ensure you are able to quantify the amount of credit desired and that you have the required written guidelines for obtaining internship credit.
How Do I Get Started?
As you consider what SLI program you will take, here are a few simple suggestions to help you in the planning process:
Before Your Program Begins
Decide what you want to gain from the program, personally, academically and professionally.
Print off the program details from our Web site.
Speak with your SLI program coordinator. We are here to help provide you with detailed information that you can present to your advisor.
Schedule an appointment with your faculty or study abroad advisor to discuss your goals for the program and how you see it fitting in with the degree you are pursuing.
During Your Program
Treat your experience abroad as if it were a class offered at your home university.
Save every piece of material that you are given including quizzes, exams, course syllabi, textbooks, hand-outs, etc.
Keep a journal.
Take photos (these are obviously great keepsakes but can also be valuable in documenting your experience for your advisor upon your return).
Take thorough notes - your advisor may wish to see them when you get back.
Ask for a transcript from SLI.
So that you can ensure that you can return to your advisor with everything you need, it is a good idea to do the following:
Let us know about your academic requirements and show us your written administrative guidelines.
Ask us for a hard copy of the transcript so you can physically bring it back with you to your home university. We may e-mail or fax the records, but it is a good idea to have a copy for you as well.
After Your Program
Organize your materials. You may be required to make a presentation to your professor and or advisor upon your return. You should know this before you begin your program. Plan on furnishing your attendance reports, teacher evaluations, transcripts, syllabi, completed coursework, graded exams, essays, etc.
Consult your SLI program coordinator should you require further information for obtaining credit.
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