Western Connecticut State University
International Student Exchange Program

ISEP at WCSU

What is the International Student Exchange Program?

The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is a membership organization of more than 200 higher education institutions around the world that are committed to international exchange. ISEP serves its member institutions and their students by facilitating affordable, university-level exchanges on a reciprocal basis.

ISEP was established in 1979, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hayes Act. The program is administered by a central office at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and by the designated coordinator at each member institution. ISEP is supported by member and participant fee, together with a grant from the U.S. Information Agency.

ISEP is dedicated to the principle that a period of study abroad ought to be available and affordable to all students, no matter what institution they attend or what their financial situation may be. With ISEP, this is possible because the program is based upon a reciprocal exchange of benefits.

Are You Eligible?

YOU MUST:
1. Be enrolled at Western Connecticut State University and be a member of good academic standing.
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
3. Have completed at least one academic year of college study at the time the exchange program begins.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

This program is a one for one exchange. If WCSU sends six students abroad to study, WCSU accepts six foreign students to study here. You each pay the other's tuition, room and board.

Other Major Costs:

1. There is a $100 application fee of which $50 may be reimbursed (See ISEP Coordinator for details.)
2. Once accepted to the foreign institution, there is a $100 placement fee.
3. Health insurance costs $37 per month for each month abroad.
4. Travel expenses to the foreign university.

Advantages!

1. There are more than 100 study sites to choose from.
2. You can study in English in many countries where the native language is not English.
3. Scholarships and financial aid usually can be applied to ISEP.
4. You can receive credit at WCSU toward your degree for courses satifactorily completed abroad.
5. You may study abroad for one or two semesters in many cases.
6. Your chances of getting a job upon graduation are enhanced.
7. Your horizons are broadened by becoming emersed in a foreign culture.
8. It's fun -- ask anyone who has done it!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Dr. Robert Whittemore, ISEP Coordinator at WCSU
White Hall 027C, Tel. 203-837-8461

Dr. Whittemore is an anthropology faculty member of the
Department of Social Sciences.

Visit the ISEP Website.

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