Transcript Study Abroad 101: The Basics Presented by: University Center for International Education (UCIE) Welcome • Michael Coon, Study Abroad Advisor • Study Abroad Experience • Italy • Luxembourg • Italy.

Study Abroad 101:
The Basics
Presented by:
University Center for International
Education (UCIE)
Welcome
• Michael Coon, Study
Abroad Advisor
• Study Abroad Experience
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Italy (graduate student)
Overview
• Why Study Abroad
• Introduction to Study
Abroad at Wright State
• Role of UCIE
• Types of Study Abroad
Programs at Wright State
• How to Select a Program
• Funding Study Abroad
Role of the UCIE
• Support students
• Provide information about
study abroad options
• Answer questions about
study abroad programs
• Assist with application
process
• Administer process to get
study abroad courses preapproved
• Administer pre-departure
orientation
• Coordinate grade conversion
process when students return
from program
Why Study Abroad
• Travel and Earn WSU
Credit
• Become a true “global
citizen”
• Learn or enhance language
skills
• Develop strong
interpersonal skills
• Experience personal
growth
• Experience new ideas,
values and customs
• Get an edge on your
resume
Study Abroad at WSU: Important
Things to Know
• Financial Aid and Scholarships can be used for WSU
approved study abroad programs
• WSU has programs in more than 40 countries
• You do not need to be fluent in a foreign language for most
programs
• Programs/classes are available for most fields including
math, business, sciences, engineering, nursing and more
• You will receive full academic credit for the coursework you
complete abroad
Where Can I Go…
…And How Do I Get There
What Are My Options
• WSU offers 3 different and
unique study abroad
options
• Ambassador Programs
• Third Party Affiliate
Programs
• Direct Exchange Programs
Ambassador Programs
• Excellent first study abroad
experience
• Led by WSU faculty
• Last 2-4 weeks in summer
and winter intersession
• Full credit for at least 1
class
• Financial aid can be applied
toward cost of program
Third Party Programs
• USAC, ISA, AIFS, ASA, CIS
Abroad, SFS, & Semester at
Sea
• Good for students with
limited international
experience
• No language requirements
in most cases
• Full credit for any courses
taken
• Volunteer & Internship
opportunities are available
• Financial Aid can be applied
towards cost of program
Direct Exchange Programs
• Allow students to study in
destinations such as China,
Spain, Sweden, France or
Chile
• Students pay WSU tuition
and living costs abroad
• Good for independent
students
• Full credit for courses
completed
• 3.0 GPA required in most
cases
• Financial Aid can be
applied
How Do I Find A Program That Is
Right For Me
• Research your options to
find a program that fits
your needs
• Gather information from
different resources
• Talk to a study abroad
advisor
• Talk to your academic
advisor
• Talk to financial aid
• Talk to friends who have
studied abroad
• Contact Peer Mentors
(returned study abroad
students)
How Do I Find A Program That Is
Right For Me
• Things to consider
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Type of Program
Academics/Courses Offered
Location
Cost
Timing
Level of Immersion
What Should I Do When I Find A
Program I Like
• Submit your Study Abroad
Application
• For non-Ambassador
Programs this is a two-step
process
• WSU Education Abroad
Application
• Application for Program
Provider or Institution
How Can You Afford Study Abroad
• Plan Ahead
• Use Your Financial Aid
• Apply for Institutional
(WSU) Scholarships
• Apply for External
Scholarships
External Scholarships and Grants
The Following Are Examples of External Study Abroad
Scholarships
• Gilman Scholarship
• Students receiving Federal Pell Grant can be awarded up to
$5,000
• Non-traditional Locations preferred
• Freeman Asia
• Awards up to $3,000/summer, $5,000/semester or
$7,000/year to study in East or Southeast Asia
• Must receive federal need-based financial aid
• Priority to students with no previous experience in country
• Complete project to promote study abroad on campus once
returned to home campus
External Scholarships and Grants
• Boren Scholarship
• Provides up to $10,000/semester based on need assessment
• Study in non-traditional locations to which U.S. has security
interest
• Service requirement post-graduation
• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
• Awards 45 $1,000 Study Abroad Grants
• Must have 3.5 or higher GPA
• Have 45 – 135 quarter credit hours at time of program
Study Abroad Scholarship Resources
Other Scholarship Resources
• 3rd Party Providers offer there own in-house scholarships
• There are many websites that provide scholarship
information such as:
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www.studyabroadfunding.org
www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS/MemberBenefits/ScholarshipsandA
wards/ScholarshipandAwardListing/
This Could Be You…
Questions?