You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. First & last name: * Student ID * 1. UCEAP students only: Who is your UCEAP Program Specialist? 2. Who is the Director of International Affairs at UC Merced? * 3. What is the code of conduct to which you will be held accountable? * 4. When should students secure housing for their program? * Depends on the program Upon arrival Before arrival At time of application No Yes Depends on the courses Depends... 5. Will grades abroad affect your UC Merced grades and GPA? Depends... Through family and friends Email Fax Phone Other... 6. What will the main form of communication be between study abroad staff and you? Other... Resident's permit Identification card Credit card Other... 7. What is a visa? Other... When financial aid is dispersed Right now When prices go down When the program dates have been posted Other... 8. When should you purchase airfare? Other... 9. How early before your flight should you arrive at the airport? * 10. How will breaking foreign laws affect you? * 11. If lost while abroad, whom should you ask for help? * 12. What are ways to prevent pickpocketing? (list several) * 13. List examples of behavior that can cause your grade to fall while abroad. * 14. UCEAP students only: What is a study list? 15. How long does it take before grades appear on your transcript? * Once the program is complete Once the next UC Merced term begins 2 weeks after the program Up to 90 days after the program 16. If you want to petition a grade, what supplemental materials will you need? * 17. What are ways to culturally enhance your time abroad? * 18. What is UC Merced’s residency requirement? * 19. What are some American stereotypes? (list several) * 20. What are some techniques to cope with the culture curve? * In the MyUCMerced Portal In the MyStudyAbroad Portal From the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships On the UCEAP Participants Page Other... 21. UCEAP students only: Where can you find the budget for your program? Other... 22. How can you prepare financially for study abroad? * 23. When should you notify your bank that you will be abroad? * 24. Once you arrive in your host country, whom should you notify of your arrival? * 25. You should have additional copies of what important documents? * CAPTCHAThis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. reCAPTCHA response
