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ACADEMICS |
This program is an excellent fit for French majors, and for French speakers in any other major. The program is open to undergraduate students. Students take classes at the Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs et Interprètes (ISTI), in areas such as translation, interpretation, literature, and international relations. ISTI offers translation studies in 9 languages, including Turkish, Dutch, Arabic, and Chinese, plus courses in the history and literature of Belgium. |
COURSES IN ENGLISH |
No - the primary language of instruction at this institution is French. Applicants should already have advanced proficiency in the French language when they begin this program. |
DURATION |
Fall semester: mid September - mid January Spring semester: mid January - late June UHM students are encouraged to spend the entire academic year abroad at ISTI Brussells. Link to ISTI Brussells Academic Calendar (Calendrier academique) Note: Students who are on financial aid may not go on exchange at ISTI for just the fall semester -- the result will be that they become ineligible to receive financial aid for the following semester at UHM. |
HOUSING |
ISTI will assist exchange students in finding housing accommodations near campus. |
ESTIMATED COSTS |
MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. - Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX. View UHM tuition & fees online In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be. Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration you your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding your grants/loans. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Visa Information: Hawaii residents should apply for their student visa by mail through the Consulate General of Belgium in Los Angeles. You must apply for your visa at least 4 weeks prior to travel to Belgium, but no earlier than 3 months prior to travel. For more information on applying for a Visa for Students (Higher Education), please see the Embassy of Belgium website. |
