STUDYING ABROAD THROUGH CMAT

By: Corey KaufmannZachary Price

andErin McKibben

What were going to talk about

All the different Study abroad programs offered through CMAT and what they will entail: Course title(s), cost, class schedule, class info,

and housing Tips for studying abroad

Benefits of studying abroad

Study abroad: Ecuador

Course title: International Communication Estimated cost: 4,675 Class Schedule: Monday through Friday

morning for 4 hours each day. Class info:

The theme of the course is “How is communication manifested in the linguistic, interpersonal, group, organizational, and  mass media contexts in Ecuador?”

Housing: Students have the choice of living with a host

family or in a local hostel

Study Abroad: India – Bollywood and Beyond

Course title: International Studies

Estimated Cost: $4,840 Class Schedule: Winter

2013 Class Info: This course

will explore communication in India

Housing: During their stay students will live in Mumbai.

Study Abroad: Italy – Communication Internship

Course titles: Introduction to Italian, Internship in Communication

Estimated Cost: $11,406 Class Schedule: Students earn 12 credits

for the 12 week program Class Info: The semester experience

combines intensive study of Italian language with a communication intership

Housing: Students are housed in shared apartments located in the city of Florence

Study Abroad: Scotland- Communication, Culture, and Identity

Course title: International Studies Estimated Cost:$3,600 Class Schedule: Tentative dates for

the 2013 class are January 3-19 Classes meet Monday through Friday

mornings followed by an in-field excursion or project each day.

Class Info: Coursework includes in-class lectures, readings, and visits to sites throughout Edinburgh and the Scottish highlands.

Housing: Students will be housed at Edinburgh Central on Leith Walk, a modern complex built in 2006

STUDY ABROAD: COSTA RICA

•Course title- Costa Rica Semester •Estimated cost- $8,400•Schedule- Spring of 2013•Info- For students who want a range of topics, such as Spanish language, international business, communications, and environmental studies. •Housing- Local families in middle to upper class neighborhoods, so you can take in the true experiences of Costa Rica.

Study Abroad: Australia/Fiji

Course title- American Institute for Foreign Studies: Australia/Fiji

Estimated cost- $18,995

Schedule- Fall semester, 10 days

Info- At Macquarie University in Sydney, price includes tuition, housing, meals, airfare and cultural activities, earn up to 14 credits.

Tips for Studying Abroad

Research what documents you will need

Example- passports or visas What to do if your passport is

lost or stolen Have a plan for possible health

issues or injury Acquaint yourself with

emergency numbers and contact info for the place you are traveling to.

Locate the closest US embassy and have the number handy, they are there to help.

Academic Benefits of Studying Abroad

You get credit

Looks great on a resume

Learn a language outside of class

Mix up your academic routine

Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

Travel

Experience another culture. Question your own

Meet new people

Gain independence and self-confidence

Still Not Convinced?

Studies show nothing but positivity from studying abroad http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/

magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml

It will help prepare you for the future

You don't have to stop when you come home

A Word to Parents

They're going to leave one day anyway

Will give the students new perspective

Wont drain the bank

Study Abroad through CMAT

Use this information wisely and don’t miss out on the study abroad opportunities offered through the Communication Arts Program.

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