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Study Abroad

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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

Types of Programs

O Direct Exchange

O Intensive Language

O Short-term

O Provider Programs

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

GEO Advisors

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