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Communications:
Studying Abroad
Madison McQuiston
Katherine Youlios
Vivian Senaya
What is a Communications
                   Major?
• The study of how
  we communicate.

• Verbal and
  Nonverbal
  messages


"The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within
and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field promotes the effective and
ethical practice of human communication".
(http://web.olivetcollege.edu/careerdev/communication.htm)
What kind of classes does a
communications major take?
             • Introduction to Human
               Communications 101
             • Writing for Media
             • Interpersonal Conflict
             • Rhetoric and Public
               Presentation
             • Introduction to Mass
               Media
Why should YOU become
    a Communications Major?

• Better People Skills

• Better Writing and Public Speaking skills

• Understanding Emotions better

• Learning Non-verbal cues

• Marketing and Promoting Ideas
What kind of job can you
            obtain?
• Public Relations Assistant

• Marketing Assistant

• Journalist

• Hospitality Communications

• Editorial Assistant

• Announcer/Broadcaster

• Event Planner
How to be an effective
  intercultural communicator

 Being able to recognize cultural variables

 Being able to maximize intercultural
  communication strengths and minimize potential
  difficulties

 Increasing cultural sensitivity
Requirements to qualify for
          Program

 GPA of 2.5 or higher

 Unofficial transcript

 Completed faculty recommendation form from a
  faculty member who knows the student well
Study Abroad Benefits

 Improve communication skills

 Travel while earning college credits

 Learn a new language, or put a second language to
  use.

 Looks good on a resume
Study Abroad Benefits Cont.
                                         %      %
                   % Full     % Fall
Survey Item                            Spring Summer % Total
                    Year     Semester
                                      Semester
                      Personal Development
 Increased self-
                    98%        95%      96%      97%    96%
   confidence
  Served as a
  catalyst for
                    98%        97%      97%      95%    97%
   increased
    maturity
   Has had a
 lasting impact     97%        95%      94%      92%    95%
 on world view
                            Career development
Acquired skill
                   82%       73%        74%       71%     76%
for career path
 Interest in a
career after the   70%       57%        59%       59%     62%
  experience
Places to Study
        Abroad
        •       Ecuador- International
                   communication
    •       France-Business Program
    •       Scotland-Communication
•       India- Bollywood and beyond
            •    Italy- Creative Arts
Common places to Study
    abroad for CMAT Majors

 Czech Republic

 Germany

 China

 Scotland

 Costa Rica
Estimated Cost
 Cost includes:
   Tuition, boo
    ks and any
    personal
    wants/needs

 6-10 Thousand
  dollars!
$cholarships
 Apply for scholarships to save money!
                 -   Merit based
                 -Student Specific
                 -Destination Specific
                 -Program Specific
                 -Subject specific
                  http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx
Internships
               Advantages!
               Learn different
                languages and
                cultures
Communication Everyday

 Experience study abroad! It may change your
  life!
 Could lead to greatness!
Closing Remarks
Think about it… Where would you
    want to study abroad?!
Works Cited

   Dwyer, Ph.D, Mary M., and Courtney K. Peters. "The Benefits of Study Abroad." The Benefits of Study Abroad. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.
    http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml.


   Hoffa, Bill. "Study Abroad Parent Guide - Reasons to Study Abroad - SA - Find a Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com." Find a
    Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com. EducationDynamics, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.
    http://www.studyabroad.com/pages/sitecontent/parent_guide_reasons.aspx.


   "Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad." Study Abroad Advantages and Disadvantages. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012.
    <http://www.braintrack.com/study-abroad/articles/study-abroad-pros-cons>.


   "Study Abroad Scholarships, Study Abroad Financial Aid - SA - Find a Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com." Find a Study Abroad
    Program with StudyAbroad.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012. <http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx>.


   "Study Abroad." SU. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2012. <http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/ >.


   “Top 5 Study Abroad Programs for Communications Majors." Yahoo! Contributor Network. Tammy Blythe Goodman, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.
    <http://voices.yahoo.com/top-5-study-abroad-programs-communications-majors-7569452.html>.


   Unigo. "What Should Students Know About Studying Abroad?" US News. U.S.News & World Report, 28 Sept. 2011. Web. 01 Aug. 2012.
    <http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-experts/2011/09/28/what-should-students-know-about-studying-
    abroad>.

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Studying Abroad

  • 2. What is a Communications Major? • The study of how we communicate. • Verbal and Nonverbal messages "The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication". (http://web.olivetcollege.edu/careerdev/communication.htm)
  • 3. What kind of classes does a communications major take? • Introduction to Human Communications 101 • Writing for Media • Interpersonal Conflict • Rhetoric and Public Presentation • Introduction to Mass Media
  • 4. Why should YOU become a Communications Major? • Better People Skills • Better Writing and Public Speaking skills • Understanding Emotions better • Learning Non-verbal cues • Marketing and Promoting Ideas
  • 5. What kind of job can you obtain? • Public Relations Assistant • Marketing Assistant • Journalist • Hospitality Communications • Editorial Assistant • Announcer/Broadcaster • Event Planner
  • 6. How to be an effective intercultural communicator  Being able to recognize cultural variables  Being able to maximize intercultural communication strengths and minimize potential difficulties  Increasing cultural sensitivity
  • 7. Requirements to qualify for Program  GPA of 2.5 or higher  Unofficial transcript  Completed faculty recommendation form from a faculty member who knows the student well
  • 8. Study Abroad Benefits  Improve communication skills  Travel while earning college credits  Learn a new language, or put a second language to use.  Looks good on a resume
  • 9. Study Abroad Benefits Cont. % % % Full % Fall Survey Item Spring Summer % Total Year Semester Semester Personal Development Increased self- 98% 95% 96% 97% 96% confidence Served as a catalyst for 98% 97% 97% 95% 97% increased maturity Has had a lasting impact 97% 95% 94% 92% 95% on world view Career development Acquired skill 82% 73% 74% 71% 76% for career path Interest in a career after the 70% 57% 59% 59% 62% experience
  • 10. Places to Study Abroad • Ecuador- International communication • France-Business Program • Scotland-Communication • India- Bollywood and beyond • Italy- Creative Arts
  • 11. Common places to Study abroad for CMAT Majors  Czech Republic  Germany  China  Scotland  Costa Rica
  • 12. Estimated Cost  Cost includes:  Tuition, boo ks and any personal wants/needs  6-10 Thousand dollars!
  • 13. $cholarships  Apply for scholarships to save money! - Merit based -Student Specific -Destination Specific -Program Specific -Subject specific  http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx
  • 14. Internships  Advantages!  Learn different languages and cultures
  • 15. Communication Everyday  Experience study abroad! It may change your life!  Could lead to greatness!
  • 16. Closing Remarks Think about it… Where would you want to study abroad?!
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