Honors Program
Who is the director of the Honors Program?
Dr. Jackie Kegley
Who is the study abroad coordinator?
Jonnathan De La Fuente
Which department on campus handles Study Abroad?
Extended Education and Global Outreach (EEGO)
What is the local Bakersfield airport called?
Meadows Field Airport
Where is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?
Norway
How does the Helen Hawk Honors Program fund study abroad programs? (Hint: name the application)
Through the global citizenship program scholarship application
Where is EEGO located?
BDC Building C
Do my credits abroad transfer over to CSUB?
Yes!*
*If there is no comparative course, it will be listed as General Education*
What documentation is required to travel internationally?
Passport
Where is the largest zoo in the world located?
Germany
How long can I study abroad through the Honors Program?
*Honors Program will cover a portion of the fees
Do students need to purchase health insurance through EEGO to study abroad?
Yes
Does financial aid apply to studying abroad?
Yes. FAFSA must be completed.
At least 3 hours before boarding begins
Which country measures happiness, not GDP?
Bhutan
Who should I speak to if I am interested in studying abroad through the Honors Program?
Dr. Jackie Kegley, Jonnathan De La Fuente, Henna Singh, or Honors students who have studied abroad
What does STEP stand for?
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
What is the minimum GPA required to study abroad?
2.75*
*It may be higher in some programs
What is the maximum liquid volume that can be in carry on luggage?
3 oz
Where is chewing gum illegal?
Singapore
What is one of the questions to be discussed in the application essay?
Please indicate the extent to which your coursework and educational experience have prepared you to take advantage of these opportunities.
Please discuss how attending the Program will contribute to your academic and career goals.
Please indicate how you will report back to the campus community on your experience, and how you will contribute to global education at CSUB.
Indicate how you will act as an ambassador to recruit other students to seek study abroad opportunities.
(Any is a correct answer)
What must students studying abroad attend before departure?
Pre-departure orientation
Meet with Study Abroad Counselor and Advisor
(Any of the above responses are accepted)
When is the application deadline?
Fall: February 1st
Spring: September 1st
Summer: March 1st
*One answer must be correct*
When will the REAL ID be required for travel?
October 2020
How long did it take to build the Eiffel Tower?
2 years