Please follow the procedures in the order listed below. All the necessary forms are available below as linked documents.
(1) Self-Introduction letter to your faculty, describing what background you have with Chinese or Ethnics Studies in general and let her know of your interest. Then, place your deposit online in designated program account 29037, or through the TESC Cashier’s office before April 18. Arrange for International travel next to secure your seat.
After that, get ready for your trip! You have to have (2) a valid passport and (3) a health insurance which will cover your illness and accidents while you are in Taiwan. Please refer to the “Study Abroad Handbook” at the International Advisor’s office in the Academic Advising. For more information about applying for a passport, click this link “Passport application”. You do NOT need to apply for a visa to travel to Taiwan for such a short term stay. As an American passport holder, you are allowed to visit Taiwan up to 90 days without a visa. For information on Taiwan’s travel advisory guide, click here.
(4) Enroll for 8 credits for first session only of the summer quarter for study trip mainly or 12 credits for the full session. Use CRN 40015 for 8 credit first session or 40016 for 12 credits. Official registration should be done through TESC Registration immediately after May 19, 2014.
Fill out the (5) Travel Waiver form to register for the program. Waiver Form is available at the International Advisor’s office or online at www.evergreen.edu/studyabroad/forms. Come to the May’s orientation meetings or make an appointment to see the TESC International Programs Advisor, Michael Clifthorne, to discuss your readiness for the program. If you have some medical concerns or taking some medications, make sure to bring it up with Michael.
Flight Reservations: Do reserve and book for your international flight asap to confirm your seat. Do not wait until after you register for the class. If you attempt to arrange your own flight beyond the class trip, please contact the faculty as soon as possible to notify her of your travel dates. The faculty might also offer suggestion for a discount travel agency to make your flight arrangement.
Write the following papers and send them via e-mail to the faculty.
(6) Individual Project Proposal (for those who intend to register for full session or as a contract for the second session):
Describe what you want to explore or study while you are in Taiwan. You may like to consult with the faculty to help you design your project idea.
Read the following documents carefully, sign, and turn them in to your faculty at Lib. 2506. (7) 2014StudyinTaiwansummercovenant (8) 2014SummerEmergency_Contact_Info & (9) Medical_History_Form
Program orientation and pre-planning meetings for the study trip on 5/21 from 5-6:30pm and 6/11 from 3 to 5pm. Location Library 2610, inside of Computer Center, or as announced. Call faculty at 867-6239 for more updates.