The World of

James
James
Davis
Davis
Travis
Travis Holt
Holt
Eric
Eric Kluge
Kluge
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lane
Lane
Stefany
Stefany
Ruiz
Ruiz

Studying Abroad

Why Should You Study

Abroad?
Learn a new
language
Get to know another
culture first-hand
Learn about yourself
Enhance the value
of your degree!

Vistawide World Languages and

Cultures

What are the

costs?

Some countries are

free, low-cost
1k to 9k+ tuition per
semester, expenses

How do I pay for Studying

Abroad?

Student aid
Schools study
abroad program
Fellowships,
grants

Where Will You Be Living?

Option 1: Universities
Many students are
placed in
Universities abroad
Allows you to live
with fellow
Salisbury Students
as well as local
students in your
country
(Right) University
of Stirling- Stirling,
Scotland

Where Will You Be Living?

Option 2:Home Stay
Some programs
allow you to live
with a resident of
your selected
country
Gives you a
authentic
understanding of
the culture.
Tends to be
cheaper
(Right) Andalucia,
Spain

Where Will You Be Living?

Option 3: Hotels
Gives you the
luxury benefits
of a Hotel
May be easier to
transition
(Right) Venice,
Italy

Adding Value to your Degree

Linking a minor
to your degree is
a smart choice
Classes taken
abroad can be
applied to a
minor
It can enhance
your
communication
major as well

For Example: A Communications

Major with a Spanish Minor could be
accomplished in Malaga, Spain

Studying Abroad: An Interview

With Someone Whos Been
There..
Corey Nethen:
Journalism major with a
Spanish minor
Many minors available with
many study abroad programs
Learn a new language
Open your horizons
Live a unique college
experience
Corey in Malaga,
Spain

Cultural Benefits
1. Gain New Perspectives
of The World:
Studying abroad gives
opportunities to
students to see and
interact with different
cultures.
Cultures can include
foreign city life,
ancient civilizations,
and more!
Gives students handson experience to
understand the world.

Cultural Benefits
2. Sharpen Language and
Communication Skills:
Students will continue
to learn how to fluently
speak different
languages in authentic
atmosphere. (beginner
to advanced levels)
Courses incorporate
instruction from local
community as well as
the classroom.
Invaluable first-hand
experience.

Cultural Benefits
3. Learn About Ethics in
Cultures and Customs:
Students learn
differences in cultures
and customs around
the world that can be
compared to ones in
the United States.
These differences can
be benefit an
individual's career by
understanding how to
effectively
communicate with
people from different
cultures.
Add value to future
employers by shaping

Cultural Benefits
4. Create New
Networking
Connections:
Students have
opportunities to
meet and network
all over the world.
Connections can
vary from students,
professors, and
community
acquaintances.

SU Study Abroad
Opportunities for CMAT Majors
Summer 2013 Option:
England/Wales International
Studies in
Communication
June 15-24, 2013
Estimated cost:
$2000
Enriching activities

SU Study Abroad Opportunities for CMAT Majors

Fall 2013 Option:
Salisbury Abroad:
Italy Communications
Internship Semester
Estimated Cost:
$9,300 (before
airfare and board)
12 Week Program
earning 12
University Credits

References

http://
www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyab
road/programs/single.asp?pid=162

http://
www.gooverseas.com/go-abroad-bl
og/pros-and-cons-homestay-abroa
d

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/2
0/education/edlife/guidance.html
?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Corey Nethen, Salisbury University
Senior (CMAT major, Spanish
minor)
http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/S
tudyAbroad/programs/programs.asp
http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/why_
study_abroad_reasons.pdf
http://
studyabroad.uark.edu/Why%20Stud
y%20Abroad/NoteforParents.html
http://
www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecon
tent/parent_benefit.aspx