Study Abroad

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Study Abroad

• Why? When? Where? How much?

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Why?

• Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and
  narrow-mindedness all foes to real
  understanding. Likewise, tolerance or broad,
  wholesome charitable views of men and things
  cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little
  corner of the earth all ones lifetime.
• Mark Twain

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Why?

• An educational opportunity outside the United
  States can be among the most valuable tools for
  preparing a student to participate effectively in
  an increasingly interconnected international
  community that demands cross-cultural skills and
  knowledge.
• Report of the Strategic Task Force on Education
  Abroad, 5.

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When?

• Although where might be the most important
  question, I urge you to consider when and where
  at the same time.
• If you plan in advance, you will be able to study
  abroad and to graduate on time.

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When?

• Get information on study abroad on the net at
  http//studyabroad.truman.edu or at the study
  abroad office in Kirk Building 114.
• Discuss your plans with your academic advisor.

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When?

• If you are interested in a semester program, the
  second semester of your sophomore year or the
  first semester of your junior year might be the
  best time.
• Consider summer programs.

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Where?

• Truman offers numerous programs around the world.
  
• http//studyabroad.truman.edu

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Summer/Interim programs

• There are two types of Summer/Interim programs
  Faculty-led programs and traditional programs.

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Faculty-led programs

• Truman offers a wide range of faculty-led
  programs both during the summer and during winter
  interim.

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Traditional Summer programs

• Truman also offers traditional summer programs.
• The length of the programs ranges from 3 weeks to
  15 weeks.

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Exchange programs
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Exchange programs

• Truman has exchange agreements with several
  partners around the world.
• Truman is a member of ISEP (The International
  Student Exchange Program)
• There are many advantages to exchange programs
  both for the institution and for the individual
  students.

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Exchange programs Pros

• If you are looking for an immersion program,
  especially in non-English speaking countries,
  this is the best option.
• In terms of cost, the price is either the same,
  or very close to what it would be at Truman.

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Exchange programs Cons

• Very competitive.
• Must apply early.
• The language of education in non-English speaking
  countries is the language of the country.
  Therefore your level in the foreign language must
  be above third-year college level in that
  language.

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Study Abroad programs
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Study Abroad programs Pros

• With a few exceptions, study abroad programs can
  accommodate all qualified students applying to a
  given program.
• Most programs in non-English speaking countries
  are accessible to the students regardless of
  their level in the language of the country.
• Grading system similar to the US system.

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Study Abroad programs Cons

• All students on these programs with a few
  exceptions are US or International students.
• Cost is based on the cost at the host institution
  which is, in most cases, more expensive than at
  Truman.

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Internships

• Truman offers a limited number of academic
  internships abroad.

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How much?

• The price of study abroad programs varies greatly
  depending on the type of program, the length, the
  country, the location in the country, the host
  institution and other.

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Financial Aid

• Financial Aid is available for all programs
  offered by Truman.
• For semester and year-long programs (and in some
  cases for summer programs) you can apply
  scholarships and financial aid loans towards the
  cost of the program. Please check for specific
  rules at the time of application.

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Financial Aid

• The university has a cultural loan program (up to
  5,000.00).
• The University Foundation offers study abroad
  scholarships.
• Other scholarships are available on a competitive
  basis.

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