1.Communications:Studying AbroadMadison McQuistonKatherine YouliosVivian Senaya

2. What is a Communications Major? The study of howwe communicate. Verbal andNonverbalmessages"The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings withinand across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field promotes the effective andethical practice of human communication".(http://web.olivetcollege.edu/careerdev/communication.htm) 3. What kind of classes does acommunications major take? Introduction to Human Communications 101 Writing for Media Interpersonal Conflict Rhetoric and Public Presentation Introduction to Mass Media 4. Why should YOU becomea Communications Major? Better People Skills Better Writing and Public Speaking skills Understanding Emotions better Learning Non-verbal cues Marketing and Promoting Ideas 5. What kind of job can youobtain? Public Relations Assistant Marketing Assistant Journalist Hospitality Communications Editorial Assistant Announcer/Broadcaster Event Planner 6. How to be an effectiveintercultural communicator Being able to recognize cultural variables Being able to maximize interculturalcommunication strengths and minimize potentialdifficulties Increasing cultural sensitivity 7. Requirements to qualify forProgram GPA of 2.5 or higher Unofficial transcript Completed faculty recommendation form from afaculty member who knows the student well 8. Study Abroad Benefits Improve communication skills Travel while earning college credits Learn a new language, or put a second language touse. Looks good on a resume 9. Study Abroad Benefits Cont. %% % Full % FallSurvey ItemSpring Summer % TotalYear SemesterSemesterPersonal Development Increased self-98%95%96%97%96% confidenceServed as acatalyst for98%97%97%95%97% increasedmaturity Has had a lasting impact 97%95%94%92%95% on world viewCareer developmentAcquired skill 82% 73%74% 71% 76%for career path Interest in acareer after the 70% 57%59% 59% 62%experience 10. Places to StudyAbroad Ecuador- International communication France-Business Program Scotland-Communication India- Bollywood and beyondItaly- Creative Arts 11. Common places to Studyabroad for CMAT Majors Czech Republic Germany China Scotland Costa Rica 12. Estimated Cost Cost includes: Tuition, books and anypersonalwants/needs 6-10 Thousanddollars! 13. $cholarships Apply for scholarships to save money! - Merit based -Student Specific -Destination Specific -Program Specific -Subject specific http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx 14. Internships Advantages! Learn differentlanguages andcultures 15. Communication Everyday Experience study abroad! It may change yourlife! Could lead to greatness! 16. Closing RemarksThink about it Where would youwant to study abroad?! 17. Works Cited Dwyer, Ph.D, Mary M., and Courtney K. Peters. "The Benefits of Study Abroad." The Benefits of Study Abroad. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml. Hoffa, Bill. "Study Abroad Parent Guide - Reasons to Study Abroad - SA - Find a Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com." Find aStudy Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com. EducationDynamics, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.http://www.studyabroad.com/pages/sitecontent/parent_guide_reasons.aspx. "Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad." Study Abroad Advantages and Disadvantages. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012.. "Study Abroad Scholarships, Study Abroad Financial Aid - SA - Find a Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com." Find a Study AbroadProgram with StudyAbroad.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012. . "Study Abroad." SU. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012. . Top 5 Study Abroad Programs for Communications Majors." Yahoo! Contributor Network. Tammy Blythe Goodman, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.. Unigo. "What Should Students Know About Studying Abroad?" US News. U.S.News & World Report, 28 Sept. 2011. Web. 01 Aug. 2012..