Program Overview

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Safety Management at SRU has 406 majors and as safety professionals, our graduates often find themselves traveling internationally in their careers in several industries. This program will provide participants with the opportunity to tour exciting German manufacturing facilities and to learn about regulatory equivalents abroad as well as learn how to identify how different cultures approach risk management measures.  

Student participants must be enrolled in one of the following spring 2025 courses to participate in the program:
SAFE 408
SAFE 388
SAFE 218
SAFE 418
SAFE 319
SAFE 228
SAFE 380

****While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs.  Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
 
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options.  They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu.  You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/

The program will be capped at 20 students and applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis.

Further information about this program is available from the individual program leaders noted below as well as the Office for Global Engagement located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C-Ground Level. Students are required to contact the program leaders to discuss their eligibility for this program.
 

Faculty Leader Information

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Dr. Cindy Medford
Safety Management
122 Strain Safety Building
cindy.medford@sru.edu 

Dr. Rona Smeak
Safety Management
119 Strain Safety Building
rona.smeak@sru.edu 

Program Timeline

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Costs

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A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee to cover wire transfer fees as well as currency fluctuations. 

Student participants must be enrolled in one of the following spring 2025 courses to participate in the program:
SAFE 408
SAFE 388
SAFE 218
SAFE 418
SAFE 319
SAFE 228

Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options.  They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu.  You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/

****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs.  Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
 
Estimated Costs: $2,425.00 (estimate cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
International airfare
Most program activities/site visits and excursions
Shared accommodations in a hotel
Most breakfasts except on air travel days
In-country transportation to all program sponsored activities

Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel
Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $700.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
Vaccine/Health related expenses 
 

Health and Safety

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For general safety and security information for students abroad visit U.S. Students Abroad. 
For information regarding vaccines and medicines visit the CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.
To learn more about international travel in this country, click here.