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Why CMAT? Study
Abroad
Dylan, Graham, Kevin and Mike
Personal Gains
Cultural Experiences
Long-lasting Friendships/ Relationships
Excuse to go on a vacation/ visit another country
Cultural Gain3
• Opens new channels of Communication beyond your
own culture
• New Languages
• Broaden viewpoints of the world
• Give students new ideas on the Country they are
exploring
Long-lasting Friendships/
Relationships3
• American Students
• International Students
• People in the local community
• These friendships will develop into Connections!
Excuse to go on Vacation/ visit a
different country3
• Departure from the familiar, such as campus
• Travel to countries that are exotic and culturally diverse
• Creates lasting memories
• World Traveler!
Study Abroad Programs
Italy- Communications Internship
England/ Wales- Field Studies Course
Scotland- Communication, Culture and Identity
Italy6
• 12 week course in Florence
• Learn how to speak Italian
• Develop skills in Media Communication
• Radio
• Film
• Televison
What were your
experiences like? Did
you overcome any
nervousness?
How were the courses
structured?
England/ Wales7
• International Field Studies Course
• 10 days in London
• Tour the BBC and BFI Headquarters
• Work on Individual Research with guidance of Professors
Scotland1/4
• 16 days in Scotland
• Stay in the beautiful City of Edinburgh!
• Tours of Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral and Mary
King’s Close
• Work on projects in Media, Journalism and more!
What can you tell us
about the program in
Scotland?
How are the classes
structured and what can
you do outside of the
classroom?
Professional Gains
Financial Aid is provided
Opportunities offer college credit
References/ qualifications on Resumes
Provides gateways to job opportunities
Financial Aid/ College Credit8
• College Credit for any SU-sponsored program!
• FASFA can be applied towards any Study Abroad program
• Pell Grant
• State Aid/ State Grants
• Private loans through banks or agencies
• Private/ SU scholarships
• SO MANY OPTIONS!!
Job Opportunities/Re
ferences2/3
• Rounded in other cultures
• Make you stand-out in jobs if you have references in other
countries
• Show future employers that you are knowledgeable of other areas in the World
• You would get the job, based on experience, over
someone who hasn’t studied abroad
Let’s recap!
Personal Gains
Culture, friendships and excuses to go on vacations!
Programs
Italy, England/ Wales and Scotland
Professional Gains
Financial Aid/ College Credit, References and Job Opportunities
Where to Apply?
Go right to the Salisbury University Study Abroad page at: http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/
Find your program
Click Apply
Fill out the information required
Be contacted by the program advisor!
ENJOY!
References
1. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/winter/scotland/
2. http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/why_study_abroad_reasons.pdf
3. http://www.vistawide.com/studyabroad/why_study_abroad.htm
4. Dr. Cox of the Salisbury University Communications Department
5. Katie Turner- Study Abroad student at Salisbury University
6. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/programs/single.asp?pid=215
7. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/programs/single.asp?pid=179
8. Juliet Murawski- Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Salisbury University