Why CMAT? Study

Abroad

Dylan, Graham, Kevin and Mike

Personal Gains

Cultural Experiences

Long-lasting Friendships/ Relationships

Excuse to go on a vacation/ visit another country

Cultural Gain3

• Opens new channels of Communication beyond your

own culture

• New Languages

• Broaden viewpoints of the world

• Give students new ideas on the Country they are

exploring

Long-lasting Friendships/

Relationships3

• American Students

• International Students

• People in the local community

• These friendships will develop into Connections!

Excuse to go on Vacation/ visit a

different country3

• Departure from the familiar, such as campus

• Travel to countries that are exotic and culturally diverse

• Creates lasting memories

• World Traveler!

Study Abroad Programs

Italy- Communications Internship

England/ Wales- Field Studies Course

Scotland- Communication, Culture and Identity

Italy6

• 12 week course in Florence

• Learn how to speak Italian

• Develop skills in Media Communication

• Radio

• Film

• Televison

What were your

experiences like? Did

you overcome any

nervousness?

How were the courses

structured?

England/ Wales7

• International Field Studies Course

• 10 days in London

• Tour the BBC and BFI Headquarters

• Work on Individual Research with guidance of Professors

Scotland1/4

• 16 days in Scotland

• Stay in the beautiful City of Edinburgh!

• Tours of Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral and Mary

King’s Close

• Work on projects in Media, Journalism and more!

What can you tell us

about the program in

Scotland?

How are the classes

structured and what can

you do outside of the

classroom?

Professional Gains

Financial Aid is provided

Opportunities offer college credit

References/ qualifications on Resumes

Provides gateways to job opportunities

Financial Aid/ College Credit8

• College Credit for any SU-sponsored program!

• FASFA can be applied towards any Study Abroad program

• Pell Grant

• State Aid/ State Grants

• Private loans through banks or agencies

• Private/ SU scholarships

• SO MANY OPTIONS!!

Job Opportunities/Re

ferences2/3

• Rounded in other cultures

• Make you stand-out in jobs if you have references in other

countries

• Show future employers that you are knowledgeable of other areas in the World

• You would get the job, based on experience, over

someone who hasn’t studied abroad

Let’s recap!

Personal Gains

Culture, friendships and excuses to go on vacations!

Programs

Italy, England/ Wales and Scotland

Professional Gains

Financial Aid/ College Credit, References and Job Opportunities

Where to Apply?

Go right to the Salisbury University Study Abroad page at: http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/

Find your program

Click Apply

Fill out the information required

Be contacted by the program advisor!

ENJOY!

References

1. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/winter/scotland/

2. http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/why_study_abroad_reasons.pdf

3. http://www.vistawide.com/studyabroad/why_study_abroad.htm

4. Dr. Cox of the Salisbury University Communications Department

5. Katie Turner- Study Abroad student at Salisbury University

6. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/programs/single.asp?pid=215

7. http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/programs/single.asp?pid=179

8. Juliet Murawski- Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Salisbury University