Would you like to

study abroad? Go to

our website and

schedule an advising

appointment!

Email:

study.abroad@ucdenver.edu

Phone:

303.315.2230

We are located at:

Lawrence Street Center

1380 Lawrence St., 9th

Floor

Website:

ucdenver.edu/study abroad

There are three ways to study abroad at CU Denver:

Global Study: These are CU Denver faculty-led short-term programs. The Communication department has a

semester/year program in Beijing and short term program options. Earn CU Denver credit and grades. Individual

fees are set for each program. 2012 programs include Narratives of the New China Professor Hamilton Bean, and a

service learning program, Nobel Cause: Peace & Justice in Guatemala with Dr. E.J. Yoder.

Third-Party: Semester, year-long, and short-term options are available through third-party providers. You can

study on any third-party program approved by CU Denver and your academic advisor.

Direct Enrollment: this is when a student directly enrolls in a foreign university.

Funding your study abroad experience:

Studying abroad can be affordable. CU Denver students who study abroad still receive financial aid for their stud-

ies. In many cases students are awarded more financial aid when they go abroad. Additionally, there are many

scholarships and grants available. For more information, see the last page of this pamphlet, get a copy of our

“Funding Study Abroad” brochure and visit our website.

Communications

Study Abroad

“Successful communication is the key to thriving in the

21st century, where Karachi is just a phone call away, Bei-

jing is a fax away, Sao Paulo is sending you tweets, and

Mumbai is filling your in-box. In our Perpetually wired and

infinitely connected world of global markets, global politics,

and global culture, being able to communicate both within

and across multiple cultures will enable you to achieve your

goals. Studying abroad and taking international travel

classes is therefore a wonderful first step to becoming the

communication specialist who will thrive in the globalized

21st century. Launch the rest of your career now by experi-

encing globalization first-hand.”

~Professor Stephen Hartnett

CU Denver students in China

TOP 10 REASONS TO STUDY ABROAD!

1. Get better grades: statistically, average stu-

dents obtain higher GPAs if they study abroad

2. Personal growth: studies show you’ll be hap-

pier, more inquisitive, more confident, and

more likely to engage in community

3. Professional growth: get hands on experi-

ence by volunteering or interning abroad.

4. Become more marketable: a well rounded

education means more opportunities for your

future

5. Cultural exchange: learn about other cul-

tures while simultaneously sharing yours

6. Unique opportunity: gain expertise on sub-

jects that aren’t available for study in the U.S.

7. Meet new people

8. Earn credit: major, minor, or general CLAS

requirements.

9. Try something new

10.Have Fun!!!

Earn Credit, Gain Experience, Transform Your Life

It’s too expensive

It’s only for extraordinary students

You have to know a foreign language

You can only go to Europe

You have to go for a full semester

Dispelling the Myths

Study Abroad 101: The Basics

O F F I C E O F G L O B A L E D U C A T I O N

P A G E 2

Asia

CU Denver Global Study International College at

Beijing, China Take courses in Chinese, Contempo-

rary Chinese Culture, American Politi-

cal Systems, and Intro to International

Relations. Both Chinese and American

students study together in English and

are given the opportunity to experi-

ence different viewpoints, create long

lasting friendships, and global contacts.

Students have the option of studying at

this university for a semester or even

longer.

Guatemala Nobel cause: Peace and Justice in

Guatemala: May 17th– June 5th

During this Maymester program, led by

Dr. E.J. Yoder, students participate in a

service-learning project for 3 credits in

CMMU 4995/5995 course. Service in-

clude engaging with the indigenous Ma-

yan community and working with La

Fundacion Rigoberta Menchu Tum dedi-

cated to defending Indigenous peoples’

human rights. Students will also learn

global leadership skills, participate in

grass roots political organizing, and visit

several historical sites and ancient ruins.

China Narratives of the New China

Immerse yourself in exciting visits to

places such as the Great Wall of China,

the Olympic Venues, Tian’anmen

Square, the Lama Temple, the Factory

789 Art District, and the Shanghai

World Expo.This Maymester program

is led by Professor Hamilton Bean.

Students will stay in the heart of the

University District while working to-

wards 3 communication credits and

fulfill the CMMU 4995/5995 course.

Japan Sophia University

Immerse yourself in the fascinating

culture of Tokyo. A wide range of

courses are offered at this university

including Comparative Asian Indus-

trial Systems, Japanese Literature and

the City, Contemporary Japanese

Society, and Foundations of East Asian

Culture. (Provider: CIEE)

Korea Korea University

Attend one of the largest and most

selective universities in Korea while

taking classes such as Theories and

Strategies in English Learning, Studies

on English Linguistics, Origins of Korean

Culture, and History of Korean Social

Movements. (Provider: AsiaLearn)

Thailand Mahidol University

This school is ranked as the number

one university in Thailand. Sample

courses include Intermediate English

Communication, Exploring Global

Realities, Introduction to Literary

Analysis, and Film Criticism.

(provider: CIS)

clude Literature of the Black Dias-

pora, Africa and the Global System,

and History of Religions in West

Africa. (Provider: USAC)

Morocco Rabat University

Study and live in Rabat, the capital of

Morocco. A wide range of classes are

offered at this university. A few sam-

ple courses include North African

Cultural Identities, Managing Com-

munication in Arab Organization: A

Moroccan Case Study, and Gender

and Society in North Africa and Be-

yond. (Provider: IES)

Tanzania Wildlife Conservation and Politi-

cal Ecology

Explore the human and natural envi-

ronments through seminars and field

visits. Obtain knowledge on issues that

the wildlife conservation endures in-

cluding conflicts involving land use,

population growth, and tourism.

(Provider: SIT)

South Africa University of Cape Town

Sample courses include Africa:

Culture, Identity, and Globalization,

English Literary Studies, Media and

Society, and Genocide: African

Experiences. (Provider: Arcadia

University)

Ghana University of Ghana

Study in the culturally rich city of

Accra, located in the heart of West

Africa. A few courses offered in-

Africa

“The ICB students allowed

us to look at the city from

an insider's perspective

and really made a huge

difference. The blogs al-

lowed us to really think

critically about the studies

and reflect on what we

learned. The discussions

we lead in the morning al-

lowed us to mature and

take the readings to heart.”

~CU Denver student Nicole

Givens on the Narratives of

China Program

Programs taught by CU Denver faculty. Meet

other CU Denver students & earn direct credit!

Immerse yourself in a culturally and historically rich environment where over 1,000 languages are

spoken and is home to hundreds of different ethnic groups. Study the past ramifications faced in

South Africa; explore the spectacular and famous site of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; visit

Botswana and delve into a fascinating African Safari.

Students will gain cultural learning experience by understanding the emergence of Asian economic in-

dustries and the impact it will ultimately have on the rest of the world. Observe the economic trends in

one of the strongest economies while also visiting Korea’s DMZ, and trek the Great wall of China.

The Great Wall of

China

‘Elephant in Pond Ngorongoro

Crater’ Tanzania, by CU Denver

student Patrick Smythe

Independent Programs (Semester/Yearlong/Summer)

“EJ is an incredible resource

for learning about the culture

and language.”

~ CU Denver student Devyn

Studer on the Guatemala fac-

ulty led program

P A G E 3

Australia University of Sydney

A few examples of courses offered

that may be of interest for communi-

cation majors include International

Business Strategy, Marketing Princi-

ples, Consumer Behavior, and People

and Organizations. (Provider: Aus-

tralearn).

University of Wollongong

Wollongong school of social sciences,

media and communication, offers

courses including Advertising Practice

& Creative Strategies, Marketing

Communications & Advertising, Com-

munications & Networks , Business

Communications, and Data Commu-

nications. (Provider: Australearn)

New Zealand Victoria University

Sample communication courses in-

clude Introduction to Communica-

tions and Information, Human Com-

munication and Information Technol-

ogy, and Interpersonal Communica-

tions. (Provider: Arcadia University)

University of Canterbury

Courses include Media & Com-

munication, Linguistics, Communi-

cation Disorders, Journalism, and

Creative Writing. (Provider: Aus-

traLearn)

University of Auckland

Take courses in International

Business, Comparative Literature,

Creative Writing, Writing Studies,

and Languages and Literature.

(Provider: IES)

Jordan Al-Ahliyya Amman University

Study in Amman, Jordan while taking

courses such as Contemporary Issues

in Marketing, Marketing Communica-

tion, Analog Communication, Com-

munication Systems, Comparative

Literature, Creative Writing, Modern

Arab Literature, and Arabic Rheto-

ric. (Provider: ISA)

UAE American Uni. of Sharjah

Take courses including Theories of

Mass Communication, World Cul-

tures, Marketing Communications,

Introduction to Media Literacy,

Modern Arab History, World Cul-

tural Geography, and Writing for

Mass Communication. (Provider:

API).

Israel University of Haifa

Sample courses within the Communi-

cation department include Images of

Israel: Israeli Society in Israeli Cinema,

Israeli Collective Memory, Israeli Me-

dia Research: Politics, Culture and

Identity, Media in War and Crises, and

Media, Politics, and Public Opinion.

(Direct Enrollment)

Spain University of Salamaca

This beautiful university, founded in

1218, is the oldest university in

Spain and is rich in history. Courses

focus on radio, TV, and film.

Italy Florence University of the Arts

Sample courses include Literature

of the Grand Tour of Italy, Travel

Writing, Writing about Florence,

and the History of the Italian Ren-

aissance. (Provider: CIS)

England University of Westminster

Study courses such as Media & Soci-

ety, Understanding Public Relations,

Media Transformations, Audience

Studies, Language in Society, Liter-

ary Linguistics, and Semantics.

(Provider: API)

Ireland Trinity College Dublin

Courses include Aspects of Written

Language, Ireland and the Wider

World, Culture and Politics in Europe,

and History of Ireland Under the Un-

ion. (Provider: API).

France The Sorbonne

Study in Paris while taking classes

such as Economic and Social Geog-

raphy of France, Myths and Modern

Thought, 20th Century France and

the French, and 19th to 20th Cen-

tury French Literature. (provider:

ISA)

Germany Freie Universitat

This university offers several

courses including Cultural Studies,

Literature, Marketing and Philoso-

phy, and Management. (Provider:

EuroLearn)

Middle East

Europe

Enjoy the natural world class universities, sophisticated cities, the laid

back atmosphere, and the uniqueness of the Aboriginal culture that

Australia has to offer. Dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier

Reef, attend a show at the famous opera house in Sydney, and

explore the desserts of the outback. Visit the adventure capital of the world, New Zealand, and embrace the outdoors, where you will

have the opportunity to hike and go white water river rafting.

‘The World is

Calling’, in New

Zealand by CU

Denver student

Beth McCarley

Expand your communication skills and embrace the largest broadcasting corporation in the

world located in London, BBC. Learn about new developments with the EU while visiting the

European Parliament, touring Basque country in Spain, seeing the Berlin Wall, and exploring the

World Court in England.

‘Pyramids at Giza,

Egypt’ by CU Den-

ver student Lindsay

Kranker

Explore the kingdoms along with many archeological sites, study the rich history, and venture out to the natu-

ral wonders of Jordan. Delve into the Dead Sea in Israel, scuba dive on the Arabian Gulf, discover the deserts

in Abu Dhabi of the UAE, visit the Diaspora Museum, or simply indulge on Medjool dates.

Australia & New Zealand

Consider this!

When deciding on a

program, ask yourself

these questions:

What are my academic

and personal objectives?

What kind of credit do I

need (Major/Minor/Core/

etc.)?

Do I want to learn a

language?

What kind of living

arrangements are best for

me (dorm/homestay/etc.)?

What is included in the

program (excursions/food/

etc.)?

Stop into our office to

discuss your options!

P A G E 4

Funding Opportunities

South America Chile Universidad Vina Del Mar

This private university is known

for its programs within communi-

cation and publicity, business,

environmental studies, and educa-

tion. Take courses including

Communication Strategies: Gram-

mar and Composition, Latin

America Through Film, Contem-

porary Themes of Latin America,

and Cultures in Contact.

(Provider: API).

Argentina Universidad torcuato Di

Tella

Courses include 20th Century

Argentine History, Public Opinion,

Writing and Editing for Journal-

ism, and Introduction to Journal-

ism. (provider: API)

Ecuador Universidad De San Francisco

De Quito

Sample courses offered at this

university includes The Cultural

Diversity of Ecuador, Contempo-

rary Andean Literature, Indige-

nous Literature, and the Cul-

tural Diversity of Ecuador.

(Provider: CIS)

Brazil Pontificia Universidad Ca-

tholica de Sao Paulo

Sample courses include Com-

munication Systems in Brazil,

Communication and Verbal

Expression, Regional Geography

of Brazil, and Brazilian Issues

and Realities. (Provider: CIEE)

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch

Dienst (DAAD) generously sponsors a

range of scholarships, awards and fel-

lowships for undergraduate, graduate,

and post-graduate at German universi-

ties and research institutes. In most

instances, German language is not re-

quired.

Gilman

CU Denver undergraduate students

who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and

receive the Federal Pell Grant and are

in good academic standing are eligible

for this scholarship.

Boren

Boren scholarships provide up to

$22,000 to U.S undergraduate students

to study abroad in areas of the world

that are critical to U.S interests and

are underrepresented in study abroad.

For More Information

Contact: Mary Francavilla

Assistant Director, CU Denver Scholarship

Resource Office

Tivoli Suite 259

Mary.francavilla@ucdenver.edu

Jennifer Helgeson

Study Abroad Financial Aid Advisor

NC 1030

Jennifer.helgeson@ucdenver.edu

Additional Scholarship Re-

sources

www.studyabroad.com

www.iiepassport.org

www.goabroad.com

CU Denver Global

Study Scholarships!

If you are a current CU Denver stu-

dent and are planning to study abroad

through a CU Denver Maymester or

summer course, you are eligible to

apply for this scholarship. Scholarship

awards range from $500 to $2000.

General Study Abroad

Scholarships

Institute for International Public

Policy (IIPP) Fellows

Multi year scholarship includes Short

seven-week summer global policy

institutes: a unique study abroad pro-

gram focusing on global public policy,

service and research; and a proactive

and culturally sensitive approach to

minority education that fosters inter-

national service and non-profit sector

leadership provides IIPP with the

means to meet the needs of its di-

verse students– and helps them suc-

ceed.

DAAD

The German Government’s

‘Hanging out after

class in San Pedro,

Guatemala’ by CU

Denver student

Rami Sayed

‘Grenada Sunset’ by CU Denver

student Jaclyn Schaffner

Explore the volcanoes, pristine beaches, and jungles within

the vast terrain of Ecuador, the dynamic cultural environ-

ment of Buenos Aires, and hike the Andes foothills in Santi-

ago, Chile.

“The strongest aspect of the

program was being sub-

merged in environments and

cultures that are different than

the US and being able to truly

see and experience poverty.”

~CU Denver Student Emily

Geeves on the Guatemala

faculty led program

Where in the world

will you go?