Will my son/daughter be safe?

The safety of our students if of primary concern.   We recommend that students should: 

The College of Business makes every effort to establish our exchange programs in areas of political stability and openness to Americans.  We have strong relationships with host colleges and communicate several times weekly with students and coordinators throughout the exchange period.

How much should my son/daughter expect to spend on exchange?

Tuition costs are the same, and living expenses are similar, as if your son/daughter was going to OSU.  The primary difference in going on an exchange is the travel/airfare expenses.

However, PLEASE NOTE that financial aid will not be available for students to access until classes start at OSU in the fall (typically end of September, early October.)  Classes on most exchange campuses begin in August which means that students will have to be attending classes for more than a month before their financial aid package will be available to them.  It is the student's responsibility to make sure financial arrangements are in place to cover living and school expenses during this period of time.

Estimated expenses per term can vary from $5500 to $9500 including tuition, passport fee, visa fee, living expenses, plane tickets, travel, and living expenses such as rent, food, haircut, etc.

SAMPLE LIST OF ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR SCANDINAVIA

(Based on 2004/05 tuition figure)

Fees/Tuition:
Tuition (OSU)	$1371.00
Passport Fee	97.00
Visa Fee	~128.00
Application/Program Fee	300.00
Sub Total	$1896.00
Travel:
Plane Ticket	1100.00
Eurail Pass	1100.00
Local Travel	150.00
Sub Total	$2350.00
Living Expenses:
Rent, including utilities	1500.00-2000.00
Food	1000.00
Entertainment	250.00
Stamps/Postage	50.00
Local transportation	150.00
Gifts	180.00
Kitchen	15.00
Books	225.00
School supplies	25.00
Dorm Supplies	80.00
Haircut	40.00
Misc.	40.00
Phone	30.00
Sub Total	$3585.00 - 4085.00
Grand Total	$7831.00 – 8331.00

 **Additional expenses for travel around Europe not included.

SAMPLE LIST OF ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR HONG KONG/THAILAND

Fees/Tuition:
Tuition (OSU)	$1371.00
Passport Fee	97.00
Visa Fee	135.00 (Estimate)
Application/Program Fee	3000.00
Sub Total	$1903.00
Travel:
Plane Ticket	800.00
Local Travel	90.00
RT Flight to Asia destination	200.00
Sub Total	$1090.00
Living Expenses:
Rent, including utilities	1920.00
Food	1920.00
Entertainment	250.00
Stamps/Postage	50.00
Gifts	<100.00
Books	15.00
School supplies	25.00
Dorm Supplies	80.00
Haircut	40.00
Misc.	40.00
Phone	30.00
Sub Total	$4470.00
Grand Total	$7463.00

 **Additional expenses for travel around Asia not included.

The College of Business has numerous stipends available to participating students.  Financial aid also applies.

Who receives the College of Business stipends and how is this money distributed?

Currently, all College of Business students who are selected to participate on an exchange recieve a stipend.  For fall term 2004, each student will receive $500.00.  This money will be deposited directly into the students account to help off-set the fall term tuition charge.

How will my son/daughter know what to expect?

The College of Business holds mandetory orientation sessions the term prior to departure.  This one-credit orientation class meets weekly for seven weeks.  The goal of these sessions it to acquaint students with the local customs and culture, to complete the necessary paperwork, to meet the other participating students, to discuss safety issues and to select appropriate course work.  A sample syllabus of the Orientation Class is below.

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

• Current Event presentations
• Transfer of grades
• Register for classes

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Where will my son/daughter live?

Where students live depends on the program.

In Norway, the Czech Republic and Hong Kong on-campus facilities are available.  Students are assigned to double rooms and roommates are typically other international students. 

In Denmark, Thailand, Sweden, Austria and Australia, students live off-campus.  In Denmark, students live in a single, private room with a shared bath, kitchen and living area.  Other tenants are international students. Housing arrangements are made through the international office with students receiving notification of their address prior to departure.  In Thailand, the international office recommends specific housing facilities once a student arrives and assists student in making arrangements.  In Sweden, housing is assigned before students leave the states.  The facilities are within bike riding distance to campus.  Student living facilities in Vienna are university approved dorms sprinkled throughout the city.  Most are conveniently located close to campus. And in Australia, students make their own living arrangements, usually in an apartment close to campus.  In Germany facilities are located both on campus or off, within a five minute walk to the college.