Matthew Creasy gave a presentation on September 12, 2011 about studying abroad. He discussed the benefits of studying abroad such as expanding horizons, becoming independent, and gaining a greater appreciation for one's home country. He outlined factors to consider for studying abroad like program length, location, costs, and application deadlines. Creasy also mentioned resources for funding study abroad experiences and noted that certain challenges of studying abroad are often overlooked, such as gender differences, racial differences, and accommodations for students with disabilities in host countries.

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Presentation by: Matthew Creasy
9/12/11

2. Summer 2007
Fall 2005
January – May 2006 March 2007

3.  Expand your horizons
 Connect with people
from other Cultures
 See the world
 Earn academic credit

4.  It changes who you are  Become more
independent
 Greater appreciation
for your home country
 Different views on
global issues

5.  EnglishSpeaking VS.  Program deadlines
Non-English Speaking  Visa application
Countries deadlines
 Length of Trip  Transfer Credit
 Cost

6.  Direct Enrollment  Short Trip (1-2 weeks)
 Bilateral Exchange  Moderate Length (4+
weeks)
 Faculty Lead Programs
 Semester Programs
 3rd Party Programs
 Year-Long Programs

7.  Exchange programs  Scholarships & Grants
tend to cost less for in- o
o
http://www.educationabroad.vt.edu
http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarshi
state students o
ps.aspx
http://allabroad.us/funding1.php
 FAFSA can* apply to
study abroad
experiences with
transfer credit
 Program Specific
Funding

8.  Everyone talks about  They don’t tell you
the food, the language, about:
the money, general  Gender differences
safety, and the living  Racial differences
conditions
 LGBT concerns &
safety
 Accommodations for
students with
disabilities

9.  http://www.educationabroad.vt.edu/
 Study Abroad Fair: Drill field, Wednesday September 21st
10-4pm
 Set up a meeting with a Peer Advisor: email
vtabroad@vt.edu to set up an appointment
 Education Abroad Office also has information about
scholarships, credit transferring, and host cultures.