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STUDYING ABROAD THROUGH CMAT
By: Corey KaufmannZachary Price
andErin McKibben
What were going to talk about
All the different Study abroad programs offered through CMAT and what they will entail: Course title(s), cost, class schedule, class info,
and housing Tips for studying abroad
Benefits of studying abroad
Study abroad: Ecuador
Course title: International Communication Estimated cost: 4,675 Class Schedule: Monday through Friday
morning for 4 hours each day. Class info:
The theme of the course is “How is communication manifested in the linguistic, interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass media contexts in Ecuador?”
Housing: Students have the choice of living with a host
family or in a local hostel
Study Abroad: India – Bollywood and Beyond
Course title: International Studies
Estimated Cost: $4,840 Class Schedule: Winter
2013 Class Info: This course
will explore communication in India
Housing: During their stay students will live in Mumbai.
Study Abroad: Italy – Communication Internship
Course titles: Introduction to Italian, Internship in Communication
Estimated Cost: $11,406 Class Schedule: Students earn 12 credits
for the 12 week program Class Info: The semester experience
combines intensive study of Italian language with a communication intership
Housing: Students are housed in shared apartments located in the city of Florence
Study Abroad: Scotland- Communication, Culture, and Identity
Course title: International Studies Estimated Cost:$3,600 Class Schedule: Tentative dates for
the 2013 class are January 3-19 Classes meet Monday through Friday
mornings followed by an in-field excursion or project each day.
Class Info: Coursework includes in-class lectures, readings, and visits to sites throughout Edinburgh and the Scottish highlands.
Housing: Students will be housed at Edinburgh Central on Leith Walk, a modern complex built in 2006
STUDY ABROAD: COSTA RICA
•Course title- Costa Rica Semester •Estimated cost- $8,400•Schedule- Spring of 2013•Info- For students who want a range of topics, such as Spanish language, international business, communications, and environmental studies. •Housing- Local families in middle to upper class neighborhoods, so you can take in the true experiences of Costa Rica.
Study Abroad: Australia/Fiji
Course title- American Institute for Foreign Studies: Australia/Fiji
Estimated cost- $18,995
Schedule- Fall semester, 10 days
Info- At Macquarie University in Sydney, price includes tuition, housing, meals, airfare and cultural activities, earn up to 14 credits.
Tips for Studying Abroad
Research what documents you will need
Example- passports or visas What to do if your passport is
lost or stolen Have a plan for possible health
issues or injury Acquaint yourself with
emergency numbers and contact info for the place you are traveling to.
Locate the closest US embassy and have the number handy, they are there to help.
Academic Benefits of Studying Abroad
You get credit
Looks great on a resume
Learn a language outside of class
Mix up your academic routine
Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad
Travel
Experience another culture. Question your own
Meet new people
Gain independence and self-confidence
Still Not Convinced?
Studies show nothing but positivity from studying abroad http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/
magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml
It will help prepare you for the future
You don't have to stop when you come home
A Word to Parents
They're going to leave one day anyway
Will give the students new perspective
Wont drain the bank
Study Abroad through CMAT
Use this information wisely and don’t miss out on the study abroad opportunities offered through the Communication Arts Program.
Works Cited Benefits of Study Abroad. - SIT Study Abroad. School for International Training,
n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/1050.htm>. Dwyer, Mary M., and Courtney K. Peters. "The Benefits of Study Abroad." The
Benefits of Study Abroad. Www.iesabroad.org, 25 Aug. 2011. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml>.
"Leaving on a Jet Plane: The Benefits of Study Abroad." My College Options. My College Options, 8 Jan. 2012. Web. 28 June 2012. <https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/Core/SiteContent/Students/Advice/College-Resource-Center/Study-Abroad/Benefits-of-Studying-Abroad.aspx>.
"Study Abroad Benefits." , Why Study Abroad, Benefits to International Study Abroad. Diversity Abroad, n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.diversityabroad.com/study-abroad/benefits-to-study-abroad>.
"Center for International Education." SU Center for International Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/programs/single.asp?pid=144>.
"Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia with 10-day Program with Fiji Included." Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia with AIFS. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.aifsabroad.com/australia/sydney/>.
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