Welcome to Study Abroad at Texas Tech . . .

From here, it’s possible...to see the world!

Who

What

When

Where

How

. . . and WHY!

Study Abroad at Texas Tech

Who should study abroad? Everyone!! Must be at least 18 years old

Must be a sophomore or above by semesters, not credits

Must have a 2.5 GPA – business students must have 2.75

Must be in good disciplinary standing with TTU

What can TTU students study abroad? Almost anything!!

Courses available in virtually every field of study

Courses may satisfy core, major and minor requirements

Research and internships available, too!

TTU language requirement

Students in the following colleges/programs:

• Arts & Sciences

• International Business

• Mass Communications

• Some in Visual and Performing Arts

Requirement is 12 – 16 credit hours

Intensive Language ProgramsArabic

Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt Fez, Morocco

Chinese Beijing and Shanghai, China

French Paris, FranceGrenoble, France

Italian Florence, ItalyRome, Italy Tuscania, Italy

Russian Moscow, Russia

Spanish TTU Center Seville, SpainOther Spanish cities

San José, Costa RicaBuenos Aires, ArgentinaValparaíso, Chile

Study Abroad Opportunities at Texas Tech Faculty-Led Programs

Short-term programs taught by TTU faculty, usually in the summer

TTU tuition + program fee

TTU Center in Seville, Spain Semester language immersion

programs Courses taught by TTU faculty TTU tuition + program fee

Seville, Spain

Field School in Maya Archaeology

Affiliated & Reciprocal Exchange Programs Programs in more than 80 countries with

courses in every discipline

Fellow students not necessarily from TTU

Reciprocal Exchanges: TTU tuition and fees paid, no additional program fee

Semester and year-long programs

Affiliated Programs: costs paid directly to provider

Summer, semester and year-long programs

Where do students live?

Accommodations depend on the program:

Host family

Dorm

Apartment

How does academic credit work?

Credit is pre-approved

Faculty-led, TTU Centers and Exchange programs are TTU credit

Affiliate programs are transfer credit

Where can TTU students go abroad? Almost anywhere in the world!!

South America

Europe

Africa

Asia

Australia & New Zealand

MiddleEast

Central America

Caribbean

Is it safe to study abroad? Security situation constantly

monitored using State Department updates

Host families thoroughly vetted

All programs have health and accident insurance

Pre-departure and on-site orientation

When can TTU students go abroad? Almost anytime!!

Must be at least a sophomore

Earlier is better than later

Academic advisors can help plan the best time to go

Studying abroad during last 30 hours requires approval from Dean of College

How much does it cost?

Depends on program & location

Be sure to compare study abroad costs to total Lubbock costs (~$10,000 per semester)

Shorter Programs = Lower Costs

Semester and year-long programs can be more cost effective

How can TTU students pay for Study Abroad?

Federal Financial Aid SACS & TTU Scholarships Honors College Program & National

Scholarships Financial Need Based Diversity Based Critical Strategic Language Based

So WHY is all this important??

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.”

Explore. Dream. Discover.

-Mark Twain

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#10 – See the world AND earn academic credit!

#9 – It’s a great adventure . . . a chance to do (and eat!) something really different!

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#8 – Be a Traveler not a tourist!

Experience the traditions, culture and society of the host country more deeply than most visitors.

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#7 – Meet exotic people, make new friends…and diversify that all important Facebook profile!

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#6 – Students can learn a new language or practice one they’ve been studying.

A foreign language is NOT required to study abroad – many programs offer courses taught in English.

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Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#5 – It’s a great résumé builder – less than 1% of U.S. college students ever study abroad. What an opportunity to stand out from the crowd!

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#4 – It’s a great way to gain valuable life skills:

Self-confidence Independence Adaptability Resourcefulness . . . and MANY others!

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#3 – Let the museum, street market or field station be the classroom . . . a unique setting for learning.

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#2 – Students gain a new perspective and understanding of how the world works, and how they fit into it.

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

#1 – It’s a life-changing, exciting, and FUN adventure!

Raider Red’s Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad

Find Us Here!

Office of International

Affairs

(806) 742-3667

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www.studyabroad.ttu.edu

Need More Information? Study Abroad Fair

September 5th in the Student Union Ballroom

General Information Sessions 4 pm Mon – Fri in the

International Cultural Center

Promotion Table in Rec Center every Wednesday

Meet with a Peer Advisor and Study Abroad Advisor

Study Abroad Office International Cultural Center

601 Indiana Ave

Any Questions?