Studying Abroad

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 12:47 AM

I'm a student at Griffith University, and at the moment, my GPA isn't looking too pretty right now. I hope to bring it back up to at least 5.0 at the end of next year so I can be eligible to study abroad for a semester or two.

I am doing Bachelor of Education - Special Education, majoring in Hearing Impairment. I'm in my 2nd year this year.

I've been thinking about studying abroad for a semester or two in approx 2 years time.

Is there any universities with a good Education program (School of Education, or something like that) you would recommend?

Brian · 10-02-2008, 01:11 AM

Columbia University in New York City. Many people from overseas go to that University.

jillio · 10-02-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

I'm a student at Griffith University, and at the moment, my GPA isn't looking too pretty right now. I hope to bring it back up to at least 5.0 at the end of next year so I can be eligible to study abroad for a semester or two.

I am doing Bachelor of Education - Special Education, majoring in Hearing Impairment. I'm in my 2nd year this year.

I've been thinking about studying abroad for a semester or two in approx 2 years time.

Is there any universities with a good Education program (School of Education, or something like that) you would recommend?

If you want to be in the heart of the newest research and techniques for elementary education for the deaf, you might want to try Gally.

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 01:17 AM

I'd love to go to Gally, but it's SO expensive just for ONE year

jillio · 10-02-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

I'd love to go to Gally, but it's SO expensive just for ONE year

Have you contacted them about perhaps interning in return for your tuition? Their study abroad office might be able to give you some solutions to the financial issues.

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 01:24 AM

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Gallaudet University does not provide financial assistance for first-year international students. First-year international students are not allowed to use on-campus employment as proof of financial support

That was from the Gally website. Sucks eh.

JClarke · 10-02-2008, 01:25 AM

Shezzbeav is from Australia and it is impossible for you to get into gally with any sort of money schitt that can take you there, unless there was. What about the other universities across australia?

JClarke · 10-02-2008, 01:26 AM

By that saying from Gally site, that is a rip off - tight ass. (pointing to gally)

jillio · 10-02-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

That was from the Gally website. Sucks eh.

Ah, that would be if you were transferring to Gally to become a full time student seeking to begin and complete their degree. But I interpreted your question to refer to study abroad, which means that you would still be a student of record at your Uni in Australia, but would be attending an American university under an exchange program. My university calls this their "study abroad" program. It provides students the opportunity to study their major in a different country to gain a wider perspective. Study abroad exchange students don't have the same restrictions as international students.

I'd suggest that you shoot off an email to the study abroad program at Gally, and also to the head of the Education Dept. telling them what you would like to do. You might be surprised at how they could help you achieve that.

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 01:40 AM

Yeah. Thanks jillio

I most definitely will send off an email to Gally people, and see what they can do. Also, will send an email to Griffith Uni.

Jake, I want to experience a semester or two studying in another country, and learn about their education, culture, life, people and so on. Another university in Australia wouldn't give me that.

JClarke · 10-02-2008, 01:43 AM

Oh, I must have misunderstood this thread -- I must be wrong.

Jillio, I have tried that part --fail.

jillio · 10-02-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

Yeah. Thanks jillio

I most definitely will send off an email to Gally people, and see what they can do. Also, will send an email to Griffith Uni.

Jake, I want to experience a semester or two studying in another country, and learn about their education, culture, life, people and so on. Another university in Australia wouldn't give me that.

YW! Keep us informed on your progress. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. If I can be of further help, let me know.

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 01:46 AM

Thanks

I just checked with Griffith's exchange program and I discovered that Griffith is affiliated with CSUN - I have met a Deaf man who was on exchange last year at Griffith from CSUN.

Is CSUN any good? Anyone here went to CSUN? Worth it?

jillio · 10-02-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

Thanks

I just checked with Griffith's exchange program and I discovered that Griffith is affiliated with CSUN - I have met a Deaf man who was on exchange last year at Griffith from CSUN.

Is CSUN any good? Anyone here went to CSUN? Worth it?

I'd say it would definately be worth it to gain a multi-cultural perspective. CSUN actually has a very good program, and they are involved in much deaf educational research.

shezzbeav · 10-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Thanks jillio (: You've been helpful.

My CSUNian friend is coming over here next month, so I'll be grilling him about CSUN

I've been looking at the CSUN website, and I've been getting really good gut feelings about it - it tells me that I should go there on exchange, so I'll have a look into it.

I have to bring my GPA back up to 4.5 by the end of next year to be eligible for the exchange program.

jillio · 10-03-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

Thanks jillio (: You've been helpful.

My CSUNian friend is coming over here next month, so I'll be grilling him about CSUN

I've been looking at the CSUN website, and I've been getting really good gut feelings about it - it tells me that I should go there on exchange, so I'll have a look into it.

I have to bring my GPA back up to 4.5 by the end of next year to be eligible for the exchange program.

That's is wonderful. You'll be able to get a personal perspective from him.

In the states, we grade on a 4.0 scale. I'm not sure what the equivilent of a 4.5 would be to our scale, but I would like to know how to make the conversion in case it ever comes up in my work with deaf students. For us, 4.0-3.01 is an A (excellent), 3.0-2.01 is a B (above average), 2.0-1.01 is a C (average), 1.0-.05 is a D(below average) and anything below is failing. Could you give me an idea of how the Australian scale compares?

shezzbeav · 10-03-2008, 05:22 PM

In Australia, the maximum GPA we can get is 7.

I wouldn't have any idea how the Australian GPA scale is compared to American GPA scale, but here is the link for information on how GPA is calculated at Griffith University - it applies to all universities in Australia.

Undergraduate Admissions :: Admission Schedules :: GPA: Calculation of a Grade Point Average

jillio · 10-03-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shezzbeav

In Australia, the maximum GPA we can get is 7.

I wouldn't have any idea how the Australian GPA scale is compared to American GPA scale, but here is the link for information on how GPA is calculated at Griffith University - it applies to all universities in Australia.

Undergraduate Admissions :: Admission Schedules :: GPA: Calculation of a Grade Point Average

Thank you very much! I'll check it out.

Miss-Delectable · 10-04-2008, 06:40 AM

Hi Shezz,
I hope you'll get to experience student exchange, wherever that is. I can assure you it'll be an awesome experience!

I had thought about going on student exchange thru uni, but didn't feel it was right for moi.

And I've had the privilege to go on a student exchange program for a year in high school.

Good luck!

shezzbeav · 10-05-2008, 08:51 PM

Thanks, Miss D.

I've started a blog - Destination: California

I'll be updating it as I do more research and how I've been progressing with it, etc.

JClarke · 10-06-2008, 01:22 AM

You might want to attend some ASL classes in Australia before you head off to the USA.

jillio · 10-06-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacob

You might want to attend some ASL classes in Australia before you head off to the USA.

You should tutor her by VP!

JClarke · 10-06-2008, 01:43 AM

one problem, Shezz doesn't have a VP

jillio · 10-06-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacob

one problem, Shezz doesn't have a VP

Oh, too bad. You would be a good tutor.

JClarke · 10-06-2008, 01:59 AM

I would but I am a videophone reseller, i even though mentioned it to her about buying one off me, but when the time is good for her!

shezzbeav · 10-06-2008, 02:03 AM

Yep, that's correct. When I'm stinkin' rich, I'll even buy a VP off you Jake ;P

I have an ASL application on my iPhone, however there is another one which looks a lot better, but it's buyable... don't really have the money in the bank right now LOL.

I'm aware I have to learn ASL before I go over there. I only know basic ASL - like the alphabet, what, where, why, who, name, etc.

JClarke · 10-06-2008, 02:05 AM

tutoring you by me is free, that doesn't even cost a cent.

shezzbeav · 10-06-2008, 02:13 AM

Haha, true that

How did you learn ASL?

I'm looking at your YouTube videos.

JClarke · 10-06-2008, 02:22 AM

I taught myself and my friend in Canberra taught me. I have learnt a lot over the past 8 years but it has been slow.

10-02-2008, 12:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Studying Abroad I'm a student at Griffith University, and at the moment, my GPA isn't looking too pretty right now. I hope to bring it back up to at least 5.0 at the end of next year so I can be eligible to study abroad for a semester or two. I am doing Bachelor of Education - Special Education, majoring in Hearing Impairment. I'm in my 2nd year this year. I've been thinking about studying abroad for a semester or two in approx 2 years time. Is there any universities with a good Education program (School of Education, or something like that) you would recommend?

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10-02-2008, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	I'd love to go to Gally, but it's SO expensive just for ONE year

10-02-2008, 01:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Yeah. Thanks jillio I most definitely will send off an email to Gally people, and see what they can do. Also, will send an email to Griffith Uni. Jake, I want to experience a semester or two studying in another country, and learn about their education, culture, life, people and so on. Another university in Australia wouldn't give me that.

10-02-2008, 01:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Thanks I just checked with Griffith's exchange program and I discovered that Griffith is affiliated with CSUN - I have met a Deaf man who was on exchange last year at Griffith from CSUN. Is CSUN any good? Anyone here went to CSUN? Worth it?

10-02-2008, 08:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Thanks jillio (: You've been helpful. My CSUNian friend is coming over here next month, so I'll be grilling him about CSUN I've been looking at the CSUN website, and I've been getting really good gut feelings about it - it tells me that I should go there on exchange, so I'll have a look into it. I have to bring my GPA back up to 4.5 by the end of next year to be eligible for the exchange program.

10-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	In Australia, the maximum GPA we can get is 7. I wouldn't have any idea how the Australian GPA scale is compared to American GPA scale, but here is the link for information on how GPA is calculated at Griffith University - it applies to all universities in Australia. Undergraduate Admissions :: Admission Schedules :: GPA: Calculation of a Grade Point Average

10-04-2008, 06:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 3	Hi Shezz, I hope you'll get to experience student exchange, wherever that is. I can assure you it'll be an awesome experience! I had thought about going on student exchange thru uni, but didn't feel it was right for moi. And I've had the privilege to go on a student exchange program for a year in high school. Good luck! __________________

10-05-2008, 08:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Thanks, Miss D. I've started a blog - Destination: California I'll be updating it as I do more research and how I've been progressing with it, etc.

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10-06-2008, 02:03 AM	#26 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Yep, that's correct. When I'm stinkin' rich, I'll even buy a VP off you Jake ;P I have an ASL application on my iPhone, however there is another one which looks a lot better, but it's buyable... don't really have the money in the bank right now LOL. I'm aware I have to learn ASL before I go over there. I only know basic ASL - like the alphabet, what, where, why, who, name, etc.

10-06-2008, 02:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
JClarke AD addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14,103 Blog Entries: 4	tutoring you by me is free, that doesn't even cost a cent. __________________ This is not a ASL version

10-06-2008, 02:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
shezzbeav ...just a bloody beaver Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,197	Haha, true that How did you learn ASL? I'm looking at your YouTube videos.

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JClarke AD addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14,103 Blog Entries: 4	I taught myself and my friend in Canberra taught me. I have learnt a lot over the past 8 years but it has been slow. __________________ This is not a ASL version