ADS 2015 Study Abroad Presentation

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• Global awareness and engagement an institutional priority

• Graduates who meet the needs and demands of our global society

• Study abroad provides experiential learning opportunities

A WORLD GRANT UNIVERSITY

STUDY ABROAD

Nicaragua

Study abroad

enhances the value

of MSU degree

MSU ranks in TOP TEN for

international students and study abroad


STUDY ABROAD

Students who study abroad take less time to

graduate & have a higher GPA

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More than 275 programs in over 70 countries on all continents


STUDY ABROAD

1/4 of MSUundergraduates study abroad

Study abroadtop-rated

attraction for admitted MSU

students

Sri Lanka

Students who study abroad take less time to

graduate & have a higher GPA


• Be resourceful and flexible

• Think critically

• Stay self-confident and adaptable

• Show cultural sensitivity

• Communicate and problem-solve

Students learn to…

STUDY ABROAD

China

Development ofmeaningful

skillsemployers seek

Academic, Personal,

Intercultural and Professional BENEFITS

COURSEWORKCredit in

ALL COLLEGESincluding law and medicine

Counts toward graduation

MODELSFaculty-led vs. direct enroll

InternshipsCommunity engagement

ResearchFreshman Seminars


STUDY ABROADVARIETY OF EXPERIENCES

Many programs offer

HONORS options

Antarctica


STUDY ABROAD

Chris

Sam

Ashley

LOCATIONOver 70 countries

All continentsOne or multiple

countries

DURATIONEvery semester

including summer and breaks, plus

full year


STUDY ABROAD

VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES

LANGUAGELanguage-based

or EnglishSpain

Helping FIRST-YEAR

MSU STUDENTS succeed in

the transition to college life.

• LEARN about global issues related to real-world problems

• GAIN college-level expectations and skills

• IMPROVE critical thinking, writing, and reading skills

• DEVELOP personal and professional support networks

• ENGAGE with global peoples, places, and cultures

FRESHMAN SEMINARS ABROAD

2015 seminarsBrazilCuba

IrelandItaly

New ZealandSouth Africa

Spain & Morocco

STUDY ABROAD

© Michigan State University Board of Trustees. East Lansing, MI 48824 New Zealand


•Nationally recognized

•Dedicated safety position

•Regular review of programs

•Orientation for students

•Training for program leaders

•Emergency procedures in place

SAFETYSTUDY ABROAD

Mexico

Staffing


STUDY ABROAD

COST FACTORSField trips

and activities

Transportation

Housing and meals

Location

Credits

Length and timing

South Africa


•Financial aid applies•Scholarships available•Planning early is essential

FINANCING

STUDY ABROAD

Australia


CONTACT US

STUDY ABROAD

APP: MSU Abroad

WEB: studyabroad.msu.edu

E-MAIL: [email protected]

SOCIAL:

United Kingdom

Study AbroadADVISING CENTER

International CenterRoom 108

ADS 2015 Study Abroad Presentation

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