Study Abroad 101

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Study Abroad 101

• The International Center
• CSU 250

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Types of Study Programs

• Short- term study tour
• With MSU faculty
• Over a break
• Semester or year abroad
• Summer program
• Internship abroad

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Program Providers
MSU Students may participate in any accredited
program nationwide. MSU students may participate
in programs offered by

• MSU
• Other Universities
• Study Abroad Organizations

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MSU Programs
For more details on all of our programs, visit
http//www.mnsu.edu/ipo/student/

• Faculty-Led Tours
• Modern Languages
• College of Business Exchanges
• General Exchanges

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Eligibility

• Sophomore status.
• 2.5-3.0 minimum GPA
• GPA requirements differ by program.

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Money Issues
For more information on Financial Aid, visit
http//www.mnsu.edu/ipo/aid.html
See http//www.mnsu.edu/ipo/scholarships.html for
scholarship information.

• Financial aid can be used for study abroad
• Loan amounts may be increased
• Various scholarships are available

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Language
Language is no longer a barrier to studying
abroad. Many universities around the world offer
courses in English, as well as the local language

• English speaking opportunities exist in
• England, Japan, South Africa, Australia, New
  Zealand, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Sweden,
  Spain
  
• Most programs have no foreign language
  pre-requisites

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Classes

• Most students take regular university courses in
  English
  
• Credits can be applied toward major, minor,
  general education or elective requirements.
  
• Courses are approved prior to study abroad

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Planning Ahead

• One year in advance recommended
• Application deadlines are generally in October
  March.
  
• Determine when study abroad fits into your
  academic schedule.

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Housing

• Most students live on-campus in university
  housing
  
• Foreign language students usually live with host
  families

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The Benefits of Stud