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Study Abroad @ GRCHow to save and pay for a global student travel experience…
Green River Study Abroad
Today’s Presentation:
Value of a Study Abroad Experience
Program Overview - 5 destinations
Cost for each destination How to apply for scholarships
for Studying Abroad and use financial aid
Ways you can save and budget for an experience of a lifetime…
What’s the Value of Studying Abroad?
O Studying Abroad is: A great way to learn about the
world & yourself Life changing A FUN Adventure Professional development.
Employers value globally minded workers!
O Studying Abroad: Increases students’ GPA Increases students’ 4-yr graduation
rates Develops your critical thinking skills Develops your intercultural skills
and global awareness
Studying Abroad FactsO GRC offers Study Abroad
programs every quarterO Programs last 4 – 10
weeksO Prices range from $4,000
– 8,000 (Program fees)
O Only about 10% of American college students study abroad
O Scholarships exist for student travelers
O Any type of student can study abroadO Study abroad classes count towards
AA and/or BA degree
Japan – Fall Quarter Sept 25 – Dec 5 Kogakuin University, near Tokyo GRC professor – Patrick Navin Applications due July 6 10 weeks, 15 credits Art Appreciation, Digital Photography, Japanese
culture – credit for AA/BA degrees Program fee: $6,290
Includes: Airfare, Housing, Medical Insurance, Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO), Some cultural site trips
Not included: Tuition, Books, Food, Entertainment, Local transportation
Australia & New Zealand - WinterO Jan 3 – Mar 20, 10 weeks, 15 creditsO History, Biology, Intercultural Comm. O Melbourne, AUS & Auckland, NZO 17 years old age requirementO GR Professor Bruce Haulman O Applications due mid-OctoberO Program fee: $7,820
Includes: Airfare RT, Housing, Meals at Newman College (AUS), Medical Insurance, $350 lab fee, $275 airport fee, PDO
Not Included: Tuition, Books, Housing during free time, Local transportation, Food, etc.
Taiwan - SpringO March 25 – June 20, 15 credits,
12 weeks (10 weeks of class) O Intro. Eastern Philosophy,
Women & World Religions, Intro. Mandarin classes
O Applications due January 26O Program fee: $5,700
Includes: College tuition, Housing, Weekly Field Trips, Medical Insurance, Overnight experience at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Center Not included: Airfare, Books, Food, Optional travel
Spain – Summer July 2 – July 27, 17 credits Oveido, Spain – NW Atlantic coast Program Fee $5,812 Students needs to have taken Spanish 121
or equivalent class Applications due February 10 Students need to be 18 years old
Includes: Tuition, Medical Insurance, Housing, Some field tripsNot included: Airfare, Additional travel, Some meals
Netherlands / Scotland Summer
June – August 2 classes, 10 credits, English classes Students spend 2 weeks in Netherlands
& 2 weeks in Scotland Live in apartments & host families Program fee: $3,091 Application due: April 23
Not included: Airfare, Food, Personal expenses
General Study Abroad Planning Timeline
o Try to plan 1 year or more in advance, if possible o Student travelers need a valid passporto Apply to study abroad at least 3 – 5 months in advance of travelo Save money, apply for scholarships, know your financial resourceso Plan or coordinate how your study abroad classes will fit with your
educational and career goalso Talk with your study abroad coordinator: GRC = Cindy Card o Talk with faculty members leading the study abroad program or
alumni who went in previous years
Ways You Can Save $ for Studying Abroad
Get a job – during school year and during time off of college
Avoid frivolous spending. Do you really need a $4 latte?
Set up a fundraising campaign-GoFundMe, Kickstarter, other crowd funding websites
Ask family members, friends for support
Birthday, Holiday gifts come around once a year
Eat at home instead of restaurants
Sell your old stuff (garage sale, offerup, craigslist, etc.)
Buy used items, instead of new Set up a Study Abroad savings
account See if family or friends have
Frequent Flyer miles you can use for a cheap or free flight
Get another job Apply for scholarships Be creative…
Scholarships Outside of GRCGilman Scholarship Gillman Application
O Must qualify for a Pell Grant through FAFSA to apply
O Up to $4,000 for Study Abroad for a quarter
O First Generation College Students, Community College Students, Diverse students, Financially needy but deserving undergraduate students should apply
O 2 Application Deadlines/Cycles – October or March – Need to Apply for your Study Abroad program EARLY
O About 2,600 students/year earn a Gilman Award
Freeman-Asia ScholarshipFreeman ASIA
O Scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
O Awards up to $5,000 for a quarterO Must be a U.S. citizen, and complete
the FAFSA O Freeman-Asia is good for Japan or
Taiwan programs at GRC O 2 Application Deadlines/Cycles
Gilman Application TipsO Write excellent essays for this competitive
scholarship! O 2 essays
- 1 personal statement - 1 service project you will do after studying
abroad
(3 pages total, single spaced)
O The Follow-on Service Project Proposal is your chance to explain how you will give back by inspiring others to pursue their own experiences abroad.
O Plan ahead
O Work with advisors for paperwork, essays
O Must be accepted for a specific study abroad program first
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA ) Up to $5,000 for a quarter long program Must be U.S. Citizen Prefer students from diverse backgrounds Fund for Education Scholarship Website
AIFS Study Abroad $500 – 5,000 Awards
Some are Need based Awards that
require FAFSA completion
Some are Merit based awards for
Strong Academics, Community
Service, Leadership
AIFS Scholarship Website
Other National Scholarships
GRC Student ScholarshipsOnly domestic GRC students are eligible to apply. Australia / New Zealand = $1,000 scholarships Taiwan = $1,000 scholarships Japan = $500 scholarships Spain = $50 - $5,000 scholarships Essay Prompts : o Describe how this study abroad experience would contribute to your
career goals. o Describe leadership, special awards, recognitions or other
accomplishments that you feel may support your application. o Describe your financial need. o Describe what receiving this scholarship would mean to you.
Application SchedulesProgram Quarter GRC Application
DeadlineGilman
Scholarship Deadline
Freeman ASIA Deadline
Summer February 10 (Spain)April 23 (Neth/Scot)
March 6 n/a
Fall July 6 March 6 Feb.-March
Winter October 20 October 3 n/a
Spring January 26 October 3 October 18
How to Make Your Scholarship Application Competitive
Essay writing is a process. Use multiple drafts. Ask advisors, friends, writing center, to help edit.
Use excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, content, etc. Be unique and highlight your talents, accomplishments, hopes, dreams,
goalsBe realistic, thoughtful, meaningful, genuine, reflectiveConnect the essay to a bigger picture idea Explain how the experience will impact your life
Using Student Loans to Fund Study Abroad
Students often use loans to cover some or all of their study abroad costs.
A loan is borrowed money students need to pay back, with interest Federal student loans require students and/or parents to complete
the FAFSA Non-governmental loans or private bank student loans are an
option too. Different interest rates than government loans. Talk with your Financial Aid Office about these options.
Budgeting
In addition to the Program Fee, you need to budget for: Food & Fun money – what can
your lifestyle or budget afford? College tuition is an additional
cost, except for Taiwan program General personal expenses: local
transportation, laundry, food, SIM card (phone), books, etc.
Talk with your family about what’s possible or within your limits
General Budget Expectations for a student traveler: Plan for what you need to spend. Food is an essential need. $300-500 a
month. Plan for what you might want to do. Plan for the unexpected. Some experiences might only be a once
in a lifetime opportunity.
Apply to Study Abroad @ GRC Need a valid passport
Must be 17 years old by the time you go. 18 years old for the Spain program.
Need to complete the application – email program staff, get the online application or
visit your International Programs office
Need 2 Letters of Recommendation (one from a professor/teacher)
Must submit an unofficial copy of transcript
Write a 1 page essay – describe the reasons you would like to study aboard, and
what you hope to accomplish on your adventure, and how you can use the experience
in your academic or career plans
Benefits of Studying Abroad"It will change your life. You'll come back a new person.”
Personal Growth – independence, adaptability, reflection Intercultural Development – learn new cultures and your own Education and Career Enhancement – good investment Make Lifelong Friends – It’s fun and exciting Try new Food and Cultural experiences – Kangaroo
burger?! It’s not just a trip or vacation – It’s a valuable learning
opportunity – travel with a purpose
GRC Contacts We are here to help you!
International Program Staffo Cindy Card [email protected] – Applying and detailed questionso Bjorn Myhre [email protected] – General questions o Megan Swanson [email protected] – Taiwan Application
Faculty / Professors o Patrick Navin: Japan – [email protected] Bruce Haulman: Australia/New Zealand – [email protected] Megan Reiser: Australia/New Zealand - [email protected] Rebecca Ferreira: Taiwan - [email protected] Erin Mommer Fernandez: Spain - [email protected] Michael Moreno: Netherlands/Scotland - [email protected]
