Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Why Study Abroad?
O Personal developmentO Academic achievementO Intercultural growthO Career benefits
Personal Development
Improves self-confidence Increases maturity Leads to lifelong friendships Improves language skills
Academic Achievement
Improves grades and graduation rates Helps at-risk students Influences choice of major and graduate school
Intercultural GrowthO Increases problem-solving skillsO Helps students understand and accept diversityO Contributes to the development of a sophisticated worldviewO Trains future leaders
Career Benefits Makes students more marketable Helps students acquire important skillsets Equips students to work in a global society Influences career direction
What is Study Abroad?
Study Abroad: any type of international travel that involves an educational component – academic course work – that is applicable to a student’s degree program
Direct Exchanges
O Over 35 countries (135+ Universities) from which to chooseO Pay UNM tuitionO Most scholarships and financial aid applyO Credits transfer back to UNMO Students can take classes in English AND/OR host country
languageO Deadlines: Fall – Feb 15, Spring – Sept 15
Intensive Language
O Primarily in Latin America & SpainO Tuition is paid directly to the schoolO Most scholarships and financial aid applyO Short and long term programs availableO Transfer language credits back to UNMO Deadlines: Summer – April 1, Fall – June
1, Spring – Oct. 1
Short-Term Programs
O Available around the worldO 2 types:
O Faculty-ledO Other (non-faculty)
O Typically offered during winter/spring/summer breaksO Scholarships may be available
Provider Programs
O Study Abroad Provider: an independent organization that administers study abroad programs for students.
O Students pay provider tuition and program fee/sO Most scholarships and financial aid applyO Credits transfer back to UNM (only accredited/approved
providers and universities)
Financial
O Most scholarships/financial aid can be applied to study abroad programs if they occur during the academic year
O UNM Regents International Study Grant, Gilman and Boren Scholarships
O Eligibility for some outside scholarships based on need, destination or language
O Visit GEO website for an extensive list of scholarshipsO Search on your own!
HousingO Type of housing varies per
school/university/program
O Can be Dorms (Europe), Host Families (Latin America) , or Shared Apartments
O Typically arranged AFTER acceptance to school
O Paid for in Host Country (typically NOT in US Dollars)
Credits
O All credits transfer back as “generic credit” initiallyO To transfer study abroad course work as a SPECIFIC UNM course
you must follow specific procedure outlined by UNMO Be sure to secure these credits before leaving as well as when
you return - all credits are PENDING until Transcripts AND International Exception Form are submitted after you return
O Remember to give us your transcript by March 1 for Fall or October 1 for Spring semesters, for scholarship purposes
Application Process
O Visit: http://studyabroad.unm.eduO Create profileO Search the “STUDENTS” link to find important info on the application processO Make an appointment with a Study Abroad AdvisorO Pay attention to Application Deadlines, think about Visas, etc