Education Abroad Information for Family & Friends
获得国际经验是教育的重要和宝贵的组成部分 and professional development in today's globalized world. An education abroad experience provides great opportunities for students to:
- Learn about the world
- Gain new personal and academic perspectives
- Obtain skills applicable for the global workforce
因此，出国留学往往是一个人一生中最有意义的经历之一 life because of the amount of personal growth that results. As a parent or guardian 对于一个出国留学的学生来说，你可以帮助他们最大限度地提高整体体验 your child.
Contact Us
Wilson Hall
1927 9th Avenue,
Campus Box 52
Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: 970-351-2396
Email: abroad@ngskmc-eis.net
Appointments available upon request, limited hours available
Getting Started
皇冠app官方版下载海外教育办公室致力于支持我们的学生，因为他们积极承担 responsibility for their study abroad journeys. Please encourage and support your student and empower them to be proactive in their own study abroad experiences. There's 在你的学生开始他们的留学之旅之前，有很多事情要考虑， 皇冠app官方版下载留学办公室鼓励学生在入学前、入学期间提出问题 and after their experiences away from campus. When your child expresses interest in Education Abroad, have them stop by our office in the University Center.
Picking a Program
There are many UNC-approved program offerings to choose from. Your student must determine which program best suits their needs and personality. Encourage your student to seek the answers to questions on their own and know that our office is here to support them and you.
Remember, UNC offers programs that vary in length. There are some programs as short as two weeks and some that are year-long .
Students with Disabilities
The Education Abroad Office makes every effort to ensure that students who identify as having a disability can participate in study abroad programs. We cannot guarantee that facilities and/or 支持服务将在国外的每个地点以相同的范围和质量提供 as on the UNC campus. We cannot alter architecture, transportation, or laws in other countries. However, we encourage students with disabilities to meet with our staff to discuss accommodation needs and identify appropriate sites.
Costs
Different program fees and payment methods apply for various programs offered by UNC. For most programs, federal financial aid can be applied to any UNC-approved Education Abroad program. Scholarships can also be applied to many education abroad experiences.
The costs of all program excludes spending money. Be sure to take exchange rates into consideration.
Packing
向所有航空公司查询所携带行李的数量和重量限额 行李以及随身行李和托运行李的安全限制. Here are some tips for packing successfully:
- Pack light! It's difficult to carry luggage through airports, train stations etc. so only bring essentials.
- Buy toiletries and other items (like hairdryers) in other countries.
- 带上带有UNC或家乡州标志的独特物品，作为分享你的文化或分享的方式 as gifts for new friends.
- Don't pack each suitcase as full as possible - leave room for souvenirs!
Health Insurance
皇冠app官方版下载留学生的健康和福祉是皇冠app官方版下载最关心的问题.
为卫生保健做计划和准备是必不可少的，而卫生保健有些不同 than here in the US. Many personal insurance carriers will only cover a portion of costs “out of network” and may not cover international medical costs at all.
皇冠app官方版下载要求注册9个或更多学时的学生有健康保险 而且每个出国留学的人都需要有留学健康保险.
- 如果你的学生在暑假期间参加一个由教师主导的项目，他们是 需要购买我们的GEO Blue国际健康保险，费率大约为 $34/month, which will be billed directly to their student account.
- 通过北卡大学交换项目出国留学的学生(不包括ISEP或附属机构) 提供者方案)将被要求购买国际健康保险，其中 will be added to their student account.
- ISEP和我们的其他联盟提供商(API, ISA, AIFS等)收取自己的费用 国际健康保险和费用将包括在项目中 price or billed to the student directly.
请注意，在国外接受治疗时，您的儿子很可能 or daughter may be expected to pay in-full at the time of service, often in cash. 当你向保险公司寻求这种治疗的报销时，它是 重要的是，您的孩子确保翻译，分项收据和/或描述 of the treatment they received, so that they can complete a claim form.
一些国家，如澳大利亚、加拿大、古巴、丹麦、埃及、以色列、意大利等 在其他国家中，新西兰有全民医疗保健，可能会向你的学生收取费用 health care fee. Please keep in mind that UNC has no control over individual country policies. However, UNC requires you to purchase additional coverage even if you are 在这些国家学习作为国家政策很少包括所有需要的覆盖范围 for foreigners .
Emergencies
你会想和你的学生一起学习如何管理紧急通信. Each student is requested to provide their emergency contact information to the Office of Global Engagement on the UNC Education Abroad Application.
此外，每个留学项目都有一个人或办公室在现场负责 for your student's welfare while they are abroad. Ask your son or daughter to provide you with this contact information.
Tuition Insurance
学生可以购买学费保险来支付他们的费用，以防他们必须退学 from their study abroad program. The University of Northern Colorado has partnered 与安联全球援助合作，提供学费保险，并提供报销 如果受保学生需要离校，学费将不予退还 school before the end of the term for a covered reason. Tuition insurance is completely 可选的，你签订的协议是与安联全球援助公司签订的，而不是 with UNC.
For more information, visit the Bursar's Office website on Tuition Insurance.
While Away
在国外的时候，别忘了你可以也应该保持联系 with your friends, family, and others in the United States.
Staying in Touch
Use free online services, such as:
- Messenger
- Facebook messenger
- Skype
- What's App
Skype and some other online services offer online U.S.-based phone numbers that connect to your computer. This is a convenient option for family and friends to call overseas but without the expense of international fees.
You can also buy international phone cards online and save money. It is not recommended that you use your U.S. cell phone calling plan abroad, as it can be very expensive. 尽管你的手机可以打国际电话，但话费可能会变化 do exceed $3.00 per minutes.
Additionally, text messages are typically charged at $1.00 per message. Your standard calling plan does not include international calling or texting; however, you can add this service. It may be something to look into with your student's phone providers.
Cell Phones Abroad
If your child's U.S. cell phone uses a SIM card, it is possible to use the current mobile phone with a local SIM card. This is generally a cheaper option, as you don't have the cost of buying another phone.
If you choose this option, make sure to 'unlock' your U.S. phone through your provider before you leave the U.S., or the new SIM card will not work in the phone. The iPhone 5为国际服务解锁，所以您可以添加国际 service to your plan.
Otherwise, it is very easy to purchase a cell phone abroad. Most cell phone providers 国外提供现收现付的选择，这在国外很常用——没有合同 is required. Cell phone prices range from very cheap to quite expensive, just as they do in the U.S. (approx. $40-$500).
Culture Shock
Almost all students experience some degree of culture shock while abroad. 新的文化、食物、音乐、语言等可能会令人兴奋、恐惧和难以抗拒 for your child. All the new things and lack of the familiar can cause anxiety, which is called culture shock.
文化冲击可以分为四个阶段，你的孩子会经历不同的阶段 degrees and many times, not is the same order. Becoming familiar with these stages will help you understand what your child is dealing with.
学生更有可能在这段时间给家人或朋友打电话或发电子邮件 of low morale rather than when things are going well. Support your student through these stages while they are abroad.
4 Stages of Adjustment
There are four main stages of adjustment when your student returns home:
1
Honeymoon Stage
当第一次到达一个新的文化时，差异是有趣的，你可能会感到兴奋， stimulated and very curious.
2
Frustration Stage
兴奋可能很快变成不适和对熟悉的家的渴望.
3
Adjustment Stage
充分利用你在东道主文化中剩下的时间，你就会开始感觉到 like a second home. A comfort level will start to appear.
4
Bi-culturality Stage
这个阶段可能会有所不同，但可能会感到回家的兴奋 also understanding the aspect of leaving your new home behind.
Travel Arrangements
当你的学生准备离开时，确保你有一份他们的行程表. Airline websites often offer tools to track the flights. Upon arrival, students may 不能立即打电话或发电子邮件回家，因为他们可能会受到该计划的欢迎 代表，在他们的住宿，或可能无法访问互联网或一个 phone right away. Most students are able to stay in close contact throughout the program, however, certain locations may make this more challenging. We encourage you and your 学生研究最实惠和可靠的方式保持联系 other. Students are 100% responsible for making their individual travel arrangements to and from their destination, as well as while abroad. Below are some good websites to begin a search, but there are of course many more options:
Transportation
与美国不同，大多数大型国际城市都有强大的基础设施 public transportation. This includes metros, trams, trolley cars, buses, and taxis. These are usually affordable and highly reliable with set timetables. Most likely 你的学生从一个地方走到另一个地方要比他们走路要多得多 the US. Getting around within most countries or international travel while abroad can be done easily by train, bus, or cheap airfares. We highly discourage students from renting or driving cars while abroad.
Returning Home
大多数出国留学的学生都有很多想要分享和传达的故事 what their experiences mean to them. It will help you to reconnect by encouraging your student to talk about the study abroad experience and help them process it. Some 学生们会把他们的回归当作回家，而其他人则会把家当作回家 对他们来说，新陌生是因为他们正在通过新体验熟悉 adjusted eyes. Facilitating the re-entry process will help your student integrate the cross-cultural experience into their overall life.
