Parents Guide All You Want to Know About Study Abroad

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Parents GuideAll You Want to Know About Study
Abroad
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• What is study abroad ?
• Its a once in a lifetime chance for your son or
  daughter to study and live in a foreign country
  while he/she can earn Roosevelt credits.

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Why study abroad?

• It can sharpen their foreign language skills.

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It can deepen their knowledge and
understanding of international, political, and
economic issues.
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It can expose them to new academic
opportunities.
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• It can improve their marketability upon
  graduation.

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They can immerse in a new culture, and gain a
new perspective.
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• It can
• build
• their
• self-confidence.

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Its affordable.
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They can win scholarships.
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• It does not delay their graduation time.

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They will be prepared.
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How to study abroad?

• RU-approved
• exchange programs
• RU-approved
• study abroad programs
• RU faculty-led international study programs

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Concerns?

• Safety and health issues
• Program costs location and length
• Credit transferability
• Logistical issues

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Links

• RU Study Abroad Page http//www.roosevelt.edu/isa/
  study-abroad.asp
• Department of State Travel Advisory
  http//www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/
• studyabroad.com http//studyabroad.com/