The Magic of Studying AbroadCCC ALUMNI THAT TOOK THE PLUNGE!

Your Panel

Sunday Joseph, DePaul

Melissa Brand, NEIU

Ayisat Riley, Ilinois Tech

Giovani Toledo, Roosevelt

Jeremy Wright, Ohio University

Benefits to Studying Abroad:

Gain credit towards major

Internship Opportunities

Personal Growth

Career Benefits* $7,000 more a year

90% got into 1st or 2nd choice of school

84% reported career benefits

*According to IESabroad.org

Things to Consider:

Type of Program Affiliate, Exchange, Institution-led, Institute for International

Education of Students (IES), University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

Length of Program Academic year, semester, summer, winter break, intensive internship

How to pay for program Scholarships, financial aid

Language requirement Location Logistics

Lodging, sponsored trips, food, paperwork

College Year in Athens, DePaul University

2-6 students per apt

Courses: History, Literature, Political Science, Religion etc.

Faculty-led excursions

Cost:

Program Fee: $6,600

Includes insurance, lodging, 1 meal a day, and excursions

Tuition: $34,000

Financial Aid applies

Gabelli School of Business- London,Loyola University

Business focus

Fulfills major and general education requirements

Cost:

Program Fee: $8,700

Includes room and board, health insurance, excursions

Tuition: $13,325 (semester)

Semester @ Loyola: $18,365 + $8,180 = $26,545

Semester Abroad: $8,700 + $13,325 = $22,025

SIT Abroad: Himalayan Buddhist Art & Architecture, UIC

Accommodations in Delhi & homestay

Multiple courses to choose from

Tuition: $7,250 Includes lecture fees, insurance, books

Program Fee: $2,725 Includes all accommodations and meals

Semester @ UIC: $8,614 + $5,500 = $14,114

Semester Abroad: $7, 250 + $2,725 = $ 9,975

Questions?THANK YOU!