The document provides information about studying abroad, including the benefits, costs, and housing options. Some of the key benefits discussed are learning a new language, gaining a new cultural perspective, and enhancing the value of your degree. Housing options include universities, homestays, or hotels. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships can help pay for study abroad programs.

1. James Davis
Travis Holt
Eric Kluge
Jeffrey Lane
Stefany Ruiz

2. Why Should You Study Abroad?
•Learn a new language
•Get to know another
culture first-hand
•Learn about yourself
•Enhance the value of
your degree!
Vistawide – World Languages and Cultures

3. What are the costs?
• Some countries are free, low-
cost
• 1k to 9k+ tuition per
semester, expenses

4. How do I pay for Studying Abroad?
•Student aid
•School’s study
abroad program
•Fellowships,
grants

5. Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 1: Universities
• Many students are
placed in Universities
abroad
• Allows you to live with
fellow Salisbury
Students as well as
local students in your
country
• (Right) University of
Stirling-
Stirling, Scotland

6. Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 2:Home Stay
• Some programs allow
you to live with a
resident of your
selected country
• Gives you a authentic
understanding of the
culture.
• Tends to be cheaper
• (Right) Andalucia,
Spain

7. Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 3: Hotels
• Gives you the luxury
benefits of a Hotel
• May be easier to
transition
• (Right) Venice, Italy

8. Adding Value to your Degree
• Linking a minor to your
degree is a smart choice
• Classes taken abroad
can be applied to a
minor
• It can enhance your
For Example: A Communications Major with a
communication major as Spanish Minor could be accomplished in
well Malaga, Spain

9. Studying Abroad: An Interview With
Someone Who’s Been There..
Corey Nethen:
• Journalism major with a Spanish minor
• Many minors available with many study
abroad programs
• Learn a new language
• Open your horizons
• Live a unique college experience
Corey in Malaga, Spain

10. Cultural Benefits
• 1. Gain New Perspectives of The
World:
• Studying abroad gives
opportunities to students to
see and interact with
different cultures.
• Cultures can include foreign
city life, ancient
civilizations, and more!
• Gives students hands-on
experience to understand
the world.

11. Cultural Benefits
• 2. Sharpen Language and
Communication Skills:
• Students will continue to
learn how to fluently
speak different languages
in authentic atmosphere.
(beginner to advanced
levels)
• Courses incorporate
instruction from local
community as well as the
classroom.
• Invaluable first-hand
experience.

12. Cultural Benefits
3. Learn About Ethics in Cultures and
Customs:
• Students learn differences in
cultures and customs around the
world that can be compared to
ones in the United States.
• These differences can be benefit
an individual's career by
understanding how to
effectively communicate with
people from different cultures.
• Add value to future employers
by shaping certain skills like
communication, analytical
abilities, teamwork, and
flexibility.

13. Cultural Benefits
• 4. Create New Networking
Connections:
• Students have
opportunities to meet
and network all over the
world.
• Connections can vary
from students,
professors, and
community
acquaintances.

14. SU Study Abroad Opportunities for
CMAT Majors
Summer 2013 Option:
• England/Wales -
International Studies in
Communication
• June 15-24, 2013
• Estimated cost: $2000
• Enriching activities

15. SU Study Abroad Opportunities for CMAT Majors
Fall 2013 Option:
• Salisbury Abroad: Italy -
Communications
Internship Semester
• Estimated Cost: $9,300
(before airfare and board)
• 12 Week Program earning
12 University Credits

16. References
• http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/
programs/single.asp?pid=162
• http://www.gooverseas.com/go-abroad-
blog/pros-and-cons-homestay-abroad
• http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/educatio
n/edlife/guidance.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
• Corey Nethen, Salisbury University Senior
(CMAT major, Spanish minor)
• http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/
programs/programs.asp
• http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/why_study_abr
oad_reasons.pdf
• http://studyabroad.uark.edu/Why%20Study%2
0Abroad/NoteforParents.html
• http://www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecontent/
parent_benefit.aspx
• http://www.usnews.com/education/best-
colleges/paying-for-
college/articles/2012/09/18/consider-study-
abroad-to-save-money-on-college