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Familiarization Trips Independent Site Visits

Connecting the Dots

To assist universities in better preparing students to join tomorrow’s cultural mosaic, we offer Familiarization Trips and independent Site Visits as a means to observe firsthand our students’ study abroad experience with CEA Global Education.

When choosing a partner for your study abroad needs, we offer universities the same advice we give our students: Ask questions and do your homework. Our Familiarization Trips and independent Site Visits are an opportunity to talk face-to-face with our international staff and faculty, as well as on-site students, sit in on a class session, and participate in both academic and cultural activities. This is your chance to engage us directly – in the cities we cherish and on the campuses we admire.

Call or visit our website to learn more about CEA’s Familiarization Trips:

1-877-449-2775 www.GoWithCEA.com/Familiarization

Explore the Advantages of the CEA Global Education Network Take the time to examine and personally assess the quality and breadth of our Global Education Network by evaluating our academic offerings, staff and facilities. Familiarization Trips and independent Site Visits afford many similar opportunities (as those listed below). However, Familiarization Trips allow you to take your exploration to the next level by offering a shared experience with your colleagues from other universities across the U.S. and Canada. Familiarization Trips include opportunities to:

Examine programmatic and academic content• Evaluate CEA Global Education’s network of academic institutions

• Observe class sessions, both in the classroom and in the field through CEA’s active learning pedagogy, which integrates the city as a classroom

• Visit classroom facilities and see for yourself CEA’s instructional technology

• Contribute ideas and feedback to inform future program development

Develop insight into the student experience• Catch a glimpse into students’ everyday lives through an accompanied tour of our multiple housing options

• Meet and speak with current students

• Experience how students engage with the host culture outside of the classroom through cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, and excursions

Engage with CEA academic and administrative staff from across the organization• Meet our stellar staff who supports your students, helping them navigate new cities and cultures, organize housing,

provide academic support

• Establish connections and initiate collaborations with faculty abroad

• Attend keynote lectures by our esteemed local faculty - many considered experts in their field

• Connect with U.S.-based student and university support personnel

Network with your colleagues• Travel alongside a select group of peers from other U.S. and Canadian universities

• Share institutional policies, practices, and priorities

Familiarize Yourself With CEA’s ProgramsWhile no two Familiarization Trips are the same, participants can expect to engage in an array of activities designed to give them a real behind-the-scenes look at how CEA operates and supports students abroad. In efforts to highlight the breadth of our Global Education Network, CEA selects a different locales each term to host Familiarization Trips. Please refer to our website for a current list of Familiarization Trips on offer, www.GoWithCEA.com/Familiarization

Familiarization Trip Sample Itinerary

• Welcome Dinner with CEA staff

• Get to know your host city up close and personal through a guided city tour • Become familiar with CEA’s comprehensive and modern facilities at our Global Campus via guided tour• Spend time getting to know CEA staff & delve into the Global Education Network through an

introductory meeting

• Learn firsthand about student experiences on-site through meetings with current students• Check out how we encourage students to “live like locals” by visiting student housing• Experience the magic by sitting in on CEA courses

• Get to know CEA’s partner universities through guided tours and meetings with local university staff• Develop relationships with international colleagues via meetings with local CEA faculty• Discover the city as a classroom through an Academic Field Trip like an on-site history lesson of the

Cathedral of Seville, led by expert CEA faculty

• Acquaint yourself with the program from the student perspective through a fun cultural activity, like pasta-making in Italy

• Contribute to program and curriculum development via round-table discussions

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“I knew that CEA had various locations throughout the world, but when you read about each location- one pamphlet at a time – you don’t really get the big picture. CEA does have a worldwide network, and the different opportunities available for students are phenomenal such as interning at

the Cannes Film Festival in France. The flexibility that CEA has and its willingness to accommodate the needs of its affiliates and partners are highly beneficial.”

– Kabee Vue, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Prague Familiarization Trip

CEA Global Education welcomes participant nominations from supervisors, department chairs/directors, and other senior faculty or administrators. Preference will be given to faculty and staff from CEA Academic Affiliate institutions.

The cost of participation in a Familiarization Trip is $800. CEA Global Education will cover associated expenses including: international airfare, accommodations, local transportation, some meals, and entrance fees for cultural activities. Participants are responsible for some meals as well as personal expenses. Participant institutions can also elect to cover the full cost of the trip, if required by university policy.

Nominate a Colleague

Know someone who may be interested in CEA programs? Download a nomination form at:

www.GoWithCEA.com/Familiarization

Scheduling an Independent Site VisitWe understand university representatives or faculty may occasionally be traveling through one of our cities and wish to “drop in” for a visit. If you or one of your colleagues is planning to be in one of our cities, we invite you to contact a University Relations team member to make arrangements for your visit, including any staff meetings, class visits or other facility or housing tours you may require. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and make your visit an informative one.

Contact a Regional Consultant for more information on a CEA Global Education Site Visit: 1 (877) 466-2775 | www.GoWithCEA.com/UniversityRelations

Benefits of an Independent Site Visit

• One-on-one attention from CEA’s International Staff; engage staff directly on your topics of choice

• Allows CEA the ability to customize your visit, so you get to explore the facets of CEA’s programs that are most meaningful to you

• Ease of scheduling – it fits in with your schedule

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