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Title: Study Abroad


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Study Abroad
  • Why? When? Where? How much?

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Why?
  • Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and
    narrow-mindedness all foes to real
    understanding. Likewise, tolerance or broad,
    wholesome charitable views of men and things
    cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little
    corner of the earth all ones lifetime.
  • Mark Twain

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Why?
  • An educational opportunity outside the United
    States can be among the most valuable tools for
    preparing a student to participate effectively in
    an increasingly interconnected international
    community that demands cross-cultural skills and
    knowledge.
  • Report of the Strategic Task Force on Education
    Abroad, 5.

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When?
  • Although where might be the most important
    question, I urge you to consider when and where
    at the same time.
  • If you plan in advance, you will be able to study
    abroad and to graduate on time.

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When?
  • Get information on study abroad on the net at
    http//studyabroad.truman.edu or at the study
    abroad office in Kirk Building 114.
  • Discuss your plans with your academic advisor.

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When?
  • If you are interested in a semester program, the
    second semester of your sophomore year or the
    first semester of your junior year might be the
    best time.
  • Consider summer programs.

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Where?
  • Truman offers numerous programs around the world.
  • http//studyabroad.truman.edu

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Summer/Interim programs
  • There are two types of Summer/Interim programs
    Faculty-led programs and traditional programs.

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Faculty-led programs
  • Truman offers a wide range of faculty-led
    programs both during the summer and during winter
    interim.

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Traditional Summer programs
  • Truman also offers traditional summer programs.
  • The length of the programs ranges from 3 weeks to
    15 weeks.

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Exchange programs
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Exchange programs
  • Truman has exchange agreements with several
    partners around the world.
  • Truman is a member of ISEP (The International
    Student Exchange Program)
  • There are many advantages to exchange programs
    both for the institution and for the individual
    students.

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Exchange programs Pros
  • If you are looking for an immersion program,
    especially in non-English speaking countries,
    this is the best option.
  • In terms of cost, the price is either the same,
    or very close to what it would be at Truman.

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Exchange programs Cons
  • Very competitive.
  • Must apply early.
  • The language of education in non-English speaking
    countries is the language of the country.
    Therefore your level in the foreign language must
    be above third-year college level in that
    language.

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Study Abroad programs
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Study Abroad programs Pros
  • With a few exceptions, study abroad programs can
    accommodate all qualified students applying to a
    given program.
  • Most programs in non-English speaking countries
    are accessible to the students regardless of
    their level in the language of the country.
  • Grading system similar to the US system.

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Study Abroad programs Cons
  • All students on these programs with a few
    exceptions are US or International students.
  • Cost is based on the cost at the host institution
    which is, in most cases, more expensive than at
    Truman.

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Internships
  • Truman offers a limited number of academic
    internships abroad.

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How much?
  • The price of study abroad programs varies greatly
    depending on the type of program, the length, the
    country, the location in the country, the host
    institution and other.

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Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid is available for all programs
    offered by Truman.
  • For semester and year-long programs (and in some
    cases for summer programs) you can apply
    scholarships and financial aid loans towards the
    cost of the program. Please check for specific
    rules at the time of application.

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Financial Aid
  • The university has a cultural loan program (up to
    5,000.00).
  • The University Foundation offers study abroad
    scholarships.
  • Other scholarships are available on a competitive
    basis.

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