Berkeley International Study Program (BISP) STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
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BISP Study Abroad ● Study for one or two terms Agreem ent ● Take courses in Sociology only ● Must take at least 15 units which equals 30 ECTS points ● Enrollment is on a space availability basis, and we make space available for our visitors!
Study Plan - Courses ● Take 4 classes (each class with 3 or 4 units) for 15 units minimum = 30 ECTS points. ● Typical course load is 4 courses: 4+4+4+3 ● Types of Sociology classes: ○ Relevant subjects for many majors: Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Culture Studies, Health, and more ○ Writing practice: Writing Research, MA Writing course ○ Sociological Methods: Quantitative Methods, Research Design, Interviewing Methods
What Classes are Like ● Medium to Large in Size (50 – as many as 300 students) ● In-Class experience may vary and depends on the instructor’s teaching style ● Many topics to choose from ● Some have required discussion sections ○ Discussion sections are additional class sessions that are more intimate due to smaller classroom size. ○ It is often taught by a Graduate Student Instructor. ● Different assignments may include, but are not limited to exams, short reading memos, paper(s), group project(s), and presentations.
How it Works Two Offices Involved at UCB UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) Berkeley International International Concurrent Study Program Enrollm ent ● Main Contact: Rachel Marquez ● Main Contact: Olga Paly opaly@berkeley.edu bispinsoc@berkeley.edu ● Provides: ● Provides: Approval for foreign study at Berkeley ○ Invitation to study at Berkeley ○ and paperwork for VISA. Study Agreement ○ Fee payment processing ○ Courses and Instructor approval ○ Health Insurance, unless waived ○ Integration and orientation ○ Registration website to enroll in ○ opportunities courses Advising on courses, adjustment to ○ Verification of student status ○ life at Berkeley, special studies, Transcript of record with grades ○ personal issues affecting studies at Advising on: International CE ○ Cal, activities. application, student VISA, fee payments, course enrollment, CalNet Peer mentorship program for ○ ID and verification of student status visiting students
Fees and Costs Item Cost NOK 1. Course fees $750 per unit x 15 $11,250 96785 2. Fees to UC Extension $575 4947 6. Estimated Living Cost $10,500 90333 7. Additional Expenses (Travel, Books, $2000 Shopping, etc.) 17206 Total Estimate: $24,325 NOK 209270 Financial Assistance State loan organization, Laanekasse, provides loan to cover most of the living cost and almost all of the course fees. Provides additional stipend for UC Berkeley tuition, and adjustments for value of the NOK when converting to USD. Bachelor students have approximately 50% of costs converted to scholarship when passing all courses at Berkeley, and Master students have approximately 70% of costs converted to scholarship.
Where Should I Live? ● Different Types of Housing Available: ○ Shared Apartment • Berkeley Apartments (http:/ / berkeleyapt.com/ ) • See housing options for completed list. ○ Dormitory Style • International House (http:/ / ihouse.berkeley.edu) • Telegraph Common (http:/ / www.telegraphcommons.com/ ) ○ With a Family • StudentLink International (www.istudentlink.com) • USH (http:/ / www.ushstudent.com/ )
Craigslist & Facebook ● Craigslist ○ Sfbay.craigslist.org → Search under Housing → Select room share, apartment, house, single, etc… ○ Area Select: East Bay → Berkeley ○ Put down maximum price ○ Click on Google Map to find the location. ● Facebook ○ For students who are looking for roommates, both Berkeley and Visiting students in Sociology (https:/ / www.facebook.com/ groups/ 269983156445188/ )
Common Places Visiting Students Live ● Campanile Court ● Library Gardens ● Fine Arts Building ● I-House
Cultural Peer Mentors ● Provide guidance, resources, and support to help international students ● Plan small/ large events throughout the semester. ● Provide new students with an “international buddy” or cultural informant to help them navigate the nuances of American culture.
Events ● BISP Annual Scavenger Hunt ● BBQ’s in the fall and spring ● Oakland Museum of California ● Cal Football Tickets ● S.F. Bike Trip Across Golden Gate ● Hiking ● And More! ● You will be assigned a mentor at the beginning of the semester & have the option to participate
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Making the Most of Your Experiences at Cal ● 1) What do you want to experience while in the U.S. and at Berkeley? ● 2) What do you want to learn academically? ● 3) Integrating with Americans and other international students. ● Questions and Answers
See You In January
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