The world is waiting…

Incredible Options for IT students

• 300 programs in 70 countries• Explore the world while earning

University of Minnesota credit• Departmental, College

& University support

IT students can study, work, & intern abroad!

Incredible Options for IT students

• Study Abroad• Work Abroad• Intern Abroad

IT students can do it all

• Volunteer Abroad• Travel Abroad

University and College Support

• Incredible variety and access to international experiences—the U of M advantage!

• More than 300 programs in 70 countries

• $4 million grant to integrate experiences abroad into every student’s academic career—the planning and advising required for success

University and College Support

IT International Programming Office

106 Lind Hall

Adam Pagel & Susan Kubitschek

pagel@umn.edu ● kubit001@umn.edu

Contact us, we’re here to help!

Going Abroad and your IT Experience

• Major & Minor Degree requirements• Liberal Education requirements• Second Language requirements• Internship possibilities • Research opportunities

Study Abroad Fulfills Requirements

Studying in Your Major

• Computer Science• All Engineering Fields• Geology• Math • Physics• Chemistry

Study in any IT major: Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad

Studying in Your Major

• Online technical course guides

• Liberal Education database

• Academic Planning for Study Abroad

• Course evaluation process

Courses are evaluated for use in IT degrees

Study Abroad Program Options

• Language, Internships• Field Study• Semester or Year-long • Enroll with an Academic Group or

Individually• 3 week Global Seminars• China and Hong Kong• Switzerland• Taiwan• Iceland/Denmark/Norway• Australia• Italy/Switzerland

Intern Abroad through IAESTEThe International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

• Access to professional-level placements

• Gain experience in your field• Strengthen intercultural skills• Potential to earn academic credit• Paid summer international

internships

Contact: IAESTE@umn.edu

Stop by 4B Lind Hall

Join the U of M local chapter. It’s fun and affordable.

Join now at www.iaesteunitedstates.org

When Should You Go Abroad?

• Most IT students study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year

• Be informed and know your options

• Start planning freshman year

Know…Application DeadlinesAcademic RequirementsScholarship DeadlinesTerm Differences

You can go any time in your college career!

Funding Study Abroad

Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus?

• Many programs are comparable with the cost of studying on campus

• Some programs are more expensive than studying on campus

• Depends on the type of program & cost of living in the country of study

• If cost is an issue, we will find affordable programs at technical institutions

Financial Aid

Financial Aid applies to study abroad programs

• Learning Abroad Center advisers and the Office of Student Finance will assist you

• Office of Student Finance may reassess packages to match the cost of participation in your selected program—plan ahead!

$500,000 of scholarship money is available each year!

Learning Abroad Center

The U of M’s home for learning abroad

• Walk-in learning abroad advising

• First Step Meetings

• Travel services: passport info, rail passes, etc.

Attend a First Step meeting!

230 Heller Hall(West Bank)

Questions?