Faculty-Led Study Abroad
Rensselaer faculty members are leading student travel groups to international destinations for credit. Short-term study abroad programs provide a great opportunity for students who would like to get an international study experience but are unable to include a long-term program into their plan of study.
Participation in these programs allows students to broaden their cultural horizons as well as view and experience a technological education from another perspective.
Note: Graduate students and graduating seniors are not eligible to participate in these programs.
Program Options
Spring Semester Option: Students participate in a spring semester course that ends with a two-week immersion experience in another country.
Summer Session Option: Students participate in a four-to six-week summer course that takes place entirely in another country.
How to Register: Current Rensselaer students register for a faculty-led study abroad course in SIS - Student Information System. Each faculty-led study abroad course will be noted in SIS with a "SA" for study abroad session. Be sure to read all the information on SIS to ensure you are registering correctly.
Once Registered: The Office of Undergraduate Education will contact students registered for a faculty-led study abroad course and send them an application form. Students must complete this application form and submit it to Karen Dvorak, Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Education at dvorak2@rpi.edu or or (518) 276-3411.
Cost: All students must pay tuition for the credit course they are taking, plus airfare, and an additional travel fee in advance. The travel fee varies by course and may include the following types of expenses: lodging, meals, air travel, transportation, and costs for any additional excursions the faculty have planned. Make sure you are aware of what the travel fee is and what is includes for your course. Specific costs for each course and deadline dates for deposits and final payments will be available on this web site.
Airfare Note: Students have the choice of booking their airfare through the Office of Academic Outreach Programs or booking it on their own. There is a non-refundable deposit due for the airfare and travel fee. The amount and date by which the non-refundable deposit must be received are listed with each course. Any questions call or contact Kari Bennett at bennek3@rpi.edu or (518) 276-6431.
Registration and General Questions: For additional information, Request Information, or contact, Karen Dvorak, Program Manager, (518) 276-3411, dvorak2@rpi.edu.
SPRING 2010 COURSES - Spring Semester Option
Looking for a less-expensive way to study abroad? Consider the two-week faculty-led study abroad programs. Learn in an enriching setting appropriate for the class. Your spring semester class extends for two weeks in the summer, abroad!
INDIA - DELHI
Dates: May 22 – June 7, 2010
STSS-4966/STSH-4967 Globalization & Development
CRN: 53326/53327 Section: SA - 4 credits
Description: The Study Abroad portion of this course builds on
themes and theories introduced in the classroom. We will be
introduced to various activists, scientists, and policy members
who are actively involved in trying to understand and forestall
the many social and environmental problems that threaten to
undermine India’s democracy. The main goal is to help students
gain a clearer understanding of our own cultural approaches to
social and environmental problems, as well as a respect for
alternate approaches to the challenges of sustainability and
problems of globalization.
Faculty: Michael Mascarenhas - mascam@rpi.edu - (518)
276-2106.
Cost: TUITION for Spring 2010 Course + Airfare + Travel Fee +
Spending money for meals and additional activities.
Who should take this: Upper division students enrolled in the
Vasudha Living & Learning Community Program and
interdisciplinary students interested in environment and
development will typically take this course. This course
contributes to the new Sustainability Minor in STS.
Travel to India is now open to students in the
following courses:
STSS 4966/STSH 4967 Globalization and Development
STSH/STSS 2960 A Century of Environmental Thought
STSS 2300 Environment and Society
STSH/STSS 4964 Consumer Culture
STSS 4580 Self-Organization in Science and Society
STSS 4962 Social Entrepreneurs and Sustainable
Communities
STSS 4967 Sustainability Problems
STSS 4965 Sustainability Studies Research: Asthmatic
Spaces
STSS 4960 Food, Farms, and Famine
Register for one of these courses offered during the Spring
2010 Semester and begin your summer studying abroad!
2010 India Sustainability Studies Faculty-Led Flyer (101KB
PDF file)
For additional information, visit Professor Mascarenhas' Web site.
PUERTO RICO
Dates: May 21 – June 5, 2010
MANE-2060 Fundamentals of Flight
CRN: 53308 Section: SA1 & CRN: 53309 Section: SA2 - 4
credits
Description: Learn fundamental aerospace concepts, build and
fly an airplane (unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) in teams, and
promote multi-institutional/multicultural collaboration between
Rensselaer and Universidad del Turabo. Students will get
hands-on design and fabrication experience within a diverse
group of students (as in the work place). Besides discussion
and presentations, students will build and fly their own
airplane (UAV) designed for a specific mission.
Faculty: Luciano Castillo - castil2@rpi.edu - (518)
276-4892.
Cost: TUITION for Spring 2010 Course + Airfare + Travel Fee +
Spending money for meals and additional activities.
Who should take this: The course is targeted for Aerospace
students, but other students could register for the course if
they are taking it as a technical elective; such as ME
students. If you are unsure, contact the faculty member. There
are no prerequisites or prior knowledge needed.
2010 Puerto Rico MANE-2060 Faculty-Led Flyer (39KB PDF
file)
For additional information, visit Professor Luciano's Web site.
Information Session: There will be an information session on Monday, November 16 at 4:00pm in room 3602 in the Rensselaer Union. For additional information, contact Karen Dvorak, Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Education at dvorak2@rpi.edu or or (518) 276-3411.
Program Inquiries/Questions: For further information about the program, Request Information, or contact, Karen M. Dvorak, Program Manager, (518) 276-3411, dvorak2@rpi.edu.
SUMMER 2010 COURSES - Summer Session Option
If you are interested in taking a course over the summer, and would like to get some traveling abroad experience, consider a Summer 2010 faculty-led study abroad course.
CHINA
Dates: May 20 – June 17, 2010
MGMT-4850 Organizational Behavior
CRN: 15931 Section: SA - 4 credits
Description: This course will help students understand
managers’ and employees’ attitudes and behaviors in a global
setting. Its focus is on understanding interpersonal
interactions in work situations, and how to make organizations
more effective. Topics covered include personalities,
motivations, decision-making, team work, conflict, business
negotiation, ethics, national and organizational culture, and
organizational change. Numerous exercises, videos, and case
analyses are used in class to help provide students with
insights into these processes.
Faculty: Hao Zhao - zhaoh@rpi.edu - (518)
276-6818.
Cost: TUITION for Summer 2010 Course + Airfare + Travel Fee +
Spending money for meals and additional activities.
Who should take this: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year undergraduate
students; typically 1/3 students are from non-management
schools such as engineering or science; all are encouraged to
register.
2010 China MGMT-4850 Faculty-Led Flyer (111KB PDF file)
For additional information, visit Professor Zhao's Web site.
Information Session: There will be an information session on Monday, November 16 at 4:00pm in room 3602 in the Rensselaer Union. For additional information, contact Karen M. Dvorak, Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Education at dvorak2@rpi.edu or or (518) 276-3411.
Program Inquiries/Questions: For further information about the program, Request Information, or contact, Karen Dvorak, Program Manager, (518) 276-3411, dvorak2@rpi.edu.
Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Education and Academic Outreach Programs. Office of Undergraduate Education Web site.
FACULTY-LED STUDY ABOARD - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long are the programs? There are two types of programs. A two-week option allows students to participate in a spring semester course that includes a two-week immersion experience in another country. A four-to six-week option allows students to participate in a summer course that takes place entirely in another country.
Is it credit or non-credit? The courses are for credit. The spring semester courses are extensions of credit courses offered in the spring semester. The summer session courses are credit courses offered in the summer.
How do I register? Students register themselves on Rensselaer’s Student Information System (SIS).
Can graduating seniors register? Graduating seniors are not eligible for faculty-led study abroad programs.
Is an adviser signature required or not? An adviser signature is not required; however, students should follow the regular registration process and meet with their adviser.
How much does it cost? The cost varies by program. Students pay tuition for the course + airfare + a travel fee + spending money for meals and additional activities. The cost for the programs will be available on this web site.
What about cancellation: A non-refundable deposit for travel is required. Refunds for tuition will follow the Rensselaer policy and published deadlines. Refunds for the airfare and the travel fee will follow the travel agency guidelines.
Can I use Financial Aid to pay for this? Special summer financial aid is available to full-time undergraduate Rensselaer students who qualify for need-based financial aid in the upcoming academic year. Summer Student Tuition Assistance (STA) funds are being provided through a separate pool of funds and are considered outside the maximum of eight semesters allowed for financial aid. Students must apply for STA through the regular financial aid process. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid office at financial_aid@rpi.edu.
Who makes the travel arrangements? The travel arrangements are made by the travel agency contracted by Rensselaer’s Office of Academic Outreach Programs.
Where am I staying- Hostel vs. Hotel vs. University housing? Lodging will vary by program and will be arranged by Rensselaer.
Can I deviate from the travel arrangements? We do not encourage students to deviate from the travel plans. The itinerary is planned in detail by the faculty.
Am I with other RPI students? Am I with other college students? Yes, these are RPI travel groups led by RPI faculty. There may be interaction with other college students on the trip depending on the itinerary set by the faculty.
Are these courses being held in a college/non-college setting? Some courses will be held at colleges and others will be held in different locations. It varies by program.
Who can I talk to if I have any questions? If you are considering faculty-led study abroad, contacting the faculty member is the best way to start! For details on applying, contact Karen M. Dvorak, Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Education at dvorak2@rpi.edu or or (518) 276-3411.
Visit this link for additional information and details. Office of Undergraduate Education Web site - Study Abroad Link .
Study Abroad
Studying abroad is becoming an integral part of a formal education in this modern world. At this time where global opportunities, understandings, and communications are becoming more and more essential to success, studying abroad or making efforts to more internationalize your campus often plays a significant role in those successes. Rensselaer offers a number of international exchange opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students throughout Europe as well as other opportunities in Asia, Australia, South Africa, India etc.
Rensselaer study-abroad and exchange programs and the associated contact person:
Undergraduate Education International Exchanges,
General Study Abroad Questions
Karen Dvorak, Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate
Education, Walker Lab 5101, 518-276-3411
Undergraduate
Study Abroad Program
Undergraduate Education International Exchanges,
REACH, DTU & NTU, Global E3
Jamie Obst, Senior Program Administrator, Office of
Undergraduate Education, Walker Lab 5103, 518-276-6663
Study
Abroad Program Options
International Management Exchange Programs
(IMEP)
Beth Macey, Senior Student Services Administrator,(518)
276-2388, maceyb2@rpi.edu
International
Management Exchange Programs (IMEP)
Architecture Study Abroad Programs
Carly Perruccio, Administrative Specialist Greene Building
115, 518-276-6466
Architecture
Study Abroad Programs