1. Nancy Rocha
Macalester College
Fall 2011 Gilman Scholarship Recipient
Follow-On Project
2. What is study abroad?
Being able to
receive college
credit by studying
in another
country for a
semester or an
academic year
Usually done
during junior year
of college
3. Study abroad means different
things to different people
Opportunity to
learn/continue a foreign
language in the native
country
Fulfill major requirements
(courses at a local
university or independent
research)
Opportunity to gain
international work
experience (internships)
Taking courses that are not
related to your major
4. Benefits of Study Abroad:
Best way to learn or
continue speaking a Helps you learn about
foreign language
yourself
Opportunity to travel
Breaks you out of the
Immerse yourself in academic routine
another culture
Expands your worldview
Develop new skills and
gain experiences that a
classroom will never Enhances employment
provide opportunities
Make new friends and
connections
Source: http://www.vistawide.com/studyabroad/why_study_abroad.htm
6. Financing for Study Abroad
Study abroad program fees
vary, but there are additional It sounds overwhelming
costs to consider when when you think about all
planning: you have to be financially
Visa fees prepared for, but there
Airfare
are programs who are
Required shots
Transportation
willing to help students
Food who wish to study abroad.
Travel within/outside
country
Textbooks
Entertainment
7. Benjamin A. Gilman International
Scholarship Program
sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State
Goal of the Gilman Scholarship
Program:
aims to broaden the student
population that studies abroad by
supporting undergraduates who
might otherwise not participate due
to financial constraints
Source: www.iie.org/gilman
8. Is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates in good
academic standing
with high financial need
studying in non-traditional countries, especially those
outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand
with diverse ethnic backgrounds
from a diverse range of institutions including four-
year, public, private, community colleges, Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges,
Hispanic Serving Institutions and other
Minority Serving Institutions
with disabilities
Source: www.iie.org/gilman
9. Scholarships range from
$2,500-5,000
The money can be used for:
program tuition
room and board
books
local transportation
insurance
international airfare
Source: www.iie.org/gilman
10. Resources
General Information on Study Abroad Preparation:
Your college’s study abroad office/website
www.studentsabroad.state.gov
Funding for Study Abroad:
Scholarships offered by accepted study abroad program
Your own college may also offer scholarships/grants for
study abroad
Specific scholarships geared towards international study
such as The Gilman Scholarship (www.iie.org/gilman)