The document summarizes information from UC San Diego's Programs Abroad Office about studying abroad. It discusses the benefits of studying abroad, including career advantages and personal growth. It aims to dispel myths that study abroad is too expensive, only for certain majors, or will delay graduation. It presents examples of UC San Diego students who studied abroad successfully in different situations. Finally, it provides an overview of the application process and encourages students to meet with an advisor to learn about their study abroad options.

1. UC San DiegoUC San Diego
Programs Abroad OfficePrograms Abroad Office

2. Introduction
 UCSD Alum, Thurgood
Marshall College
 Study Abroad Alum:
University of London,
School of Oriental and
African Studies (SOAS),
Academic Year
 Study Abroad Advisor
 Amateur World Traveler
Christine J.Christine J.
TrinidadTrinidad
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3. Introduction
 Programs Abroad
Office
 International
Students &
Programs Office
 International
Scholars Office
UC San DiegoUC San Diego
International CenterInternational Center
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The International Center is located on
South Library Walk

4. Our Goals Today
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 To answer the question,
“Why should students study abroad?”
 To introduce you to UC San Diego students’
study abroad options
 To dispel common myths about study abroad
 To answer your questions

5. Study abroad has effects that last long after you’ve returned home
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 36.5% said study abroad directly
helped in obtaining their first job after
college
 93.2% said cross-cultural skills
learned on study abroad were
professionally valuable
 99.8% said they would encourage
others to study abroad
In a recent study of UC San Diego study abroad
alumni:

6. IT’S AN ADVENTURE!
WHY STUDY ABROAD?6
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7. THREE WAYS TO GO - INFINITE
POSSIBILITES
TRITONS ABROAD
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3 Opportunities Abroad
Program
35 Countries
200 Programs
Short-Term Summer Programs
Small Class Sizes
Taught by UC San Diego Professors
Find or Design Your Own Program
Earn Credit Towards Your Degree
Infinite Possibilities

8. 1.177 UC San Diego students studied in 51 countries during 2011 - 2012
TRITONS ABROAD
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9. There is no typical study abroad student – students from every
background, every major, and every level can and do study abroad!
STUDY ABROAD IS FOR EVERYONE9
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Three Common Myths About Study Abroad:
 Study abroad is too expensive
 Study abroad is only for certain
majors; and especially not for
science, math, and engineering
majors
 Study abroad delays graduation

10. Betsy Gomez, Literature Major
STUDY ABROAD IS AFFORDABLE
OAP Russia
St.
Petersburg
Poly Tech.
U.
Semester
Scholarship
s:$6,000
Financial
Aid:
$7,150
Out of
Pocket: $700
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11. Studying abroad is usually no more expensive than studying on UC San
Diego’s campus, and sometimes may even be cheaper. Check out our
Scholarships Database to search for all of the opportunities available to
you.
STUDY ABROAD IS AFFORDABLE
51% of UC San Diego students studying
abroad qualify for financial aid
UC San Diego students receive about
$500,000 in special scholarships to study
abroad each year.
UC San Diego consistently ranks in the Top
10 for Gilman Scholarship Awards. In the
2011-2012 school year, our students were
awarded $124,500 towards their study
abroad programs.
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12. FINANCIAL AID TIPS12
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When looking for a more cost effective study
abroad program, look at programs that occur
during the academic year.
Financial Aid is available for programs during the
summer and fall. However summer is viewed as a
non-essential term and there is less aid available.
Cost of a program is heavily dependent on the
cost of living in a particular location. Consider
places where the dollar is worth more or consider
small towns vs big cities.

13. Michael Nekrasov, Computer Engineering
Major
STUDY ABROAD IS FOR ALL MAJORS
EAP UK
Univ. of
Edinburgh
Year-long
PRIME Program
Taiwan
Summer
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14. We work closely with every department on campus to make sure that
study abroad can be an integral part of any academic program. Check out
the Major Advising Page for your department to see the best programs for
you.
STUDY ABROAD IS FOR ALL MAJORS
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UC San Diego Most Common Major for Study
Abroad:
BIOLO
GY

15. Celine Duong, Communication Major
STUDY ABROAD DOES NOT DELAY
GRADUATION
EAP France
Univ. of
Lyon
Year-long
Credits
Earned: 40
Major/Minor
Credits: 34
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16. STUDY ABROAD DOES NOT DELAY
GRADUATION
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FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Students that study abroad actually
graduate at faster rates than their
peers who choose not to study
abroad.

17. WHEN TO APPLY
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Regardless of your program, country, or where you are in the process,
you are always welcome to make an appointment with a Programs
Abroad Advisor to discuss your options.
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Program
Good idea to meet with advisor about one
year before program start date
Applications generally due about nine
months before program start date
Not required to meet with an advisor
before applying, but recommended
Rolling application deadline, usually
opens October before program start date
Not required to meet with advisor until
after accepted by the program
Applications generally due three to six
months before program start date

18. I’m happy to answer your questions today! If you have questions later on,
contact abroad@ucsd.edu !
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