Transcript Abroad 101 - Advisement | The University of New Mexico

Study Abroad
101
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays
1:00-1:30 PM
Why Study Abroad?
O Personal development
O Academic achievement
O Intercultural growth
O 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 Growth
O Increases problem-solving skills
O Helps students
understand and
accept diversity
O Contributes to the
development of a
sophisticated
worldview
O 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
Types of Programs
O Direct Exchange
O Short-term
O Intensive Language
O Provider Programs
Direct Exchanges
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Over 35 countries (135+ Universities) from which to choose
Pay UNM tuition
Most scholarships and financial aid apply
Credits transfer back to UNM
Students can take classes in English AND/OR host country
language
Deadlines: Fall – Feb 15, Spring – Sept 15
Intensive Language
O Primarily in Latin America & Spain
O Tuition is paid directly to the school
O Most scholarships and financial aid apply
O Short and long term programs available
O Transfer language credits back to UNM
O Deadlines: Summer – April 1, Fall – June
1, Spring – Oct. 1
Short-Term Programs
Available around the world
O 2 types:
O Faculty-led
O Other (non-faculty)
O Typically offered during winter/spring/summer breaks
O Scholarships may be available
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Provider Programs
O Study Abroad Provider: an independent organization that administers
study abroad programs for students.
O Students pay provider tuition and program fee/s
O Most scholarships and financial aid apply
O Credits transfer back to UNM (only accredited/approved providers
and universities)
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Most scholarships/financial aid can be applied to study abroad programs
if they occur during the academic year
UNM Regents International Study Grant, Gilman and Boren Scholarships
Eligibility for some outside scholarships based on need, destination or
language
Visit GEO website for an extensive list of scholarships
Search on your own!
Credits
All credits transfer back as “generic credit” initially
O To transfer study abroad course work as a SPECIFIC UNM course you must
follow specific procedure outlined by UNM
O 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
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Application Process
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Visit: http://studyabroad.unm.edu
Create profile
Search the “STUDENTS” link to find important info on the application process
Make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor
Pay attention to Application Deadlines, think about Visas, etc
GEO Advisors
Facilitation & Education
=
YOUR SUCCESS!
Questions?