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The world is waiting…

The world is waiting…. IT students can study, work, & intern abroad!. Incredible Options for IT students. 300 programs in 70 countries Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota credit Departmental, College & University support. Incredible Options for IT students.

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The world is waiting…

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  1. The world is waiting…

  2. IT students can study, work, & intern abroad! Incredible Options for IT students • 300 programs in 70 countries • Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota credit • Departmental, College & University support

  3. Incredible Options for IT students IT students can do it all • Study Abroad • Work Abroad • Intern Abroad • Volunteer Abroad • Travel Abroad

  4. University and College Support • Incredible variety and access to international experiences—the U of M advantage! • More than 300 programs in 70 countries • $4 million grant to integrate experiences abroad into every student’s academic career—the planning and advising required for success

  5. University and College Support IT International Programming Office 106 Lind Hall Adam Pagel & Susan Kubitschek pagel@umn.edu ● kubit001@umn.edu Contact us, we’re here to help!

  6. Going Abroad and your IT Experience Study Abroad Fulfills Requirements • Major & Minor Degree requirements • Liberal Education requirements • Second Language requirements • Internship possibilities • Research opportunities

  7. Studying in Your Major Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad Study in any IT major: • Computer Science • All Engineering Fields • Geology • Math • Physics • Chemistry

  8. Studying in Your Major Courses are evaluated for use in IT degrees • Online technical course guides • Liberal Education database • Academic Planning for Study Abroad • Course evaluation process

  9. Study Abroad Program Options • Language, Internships • Field Study • Semester or Year-long • Enroll with an Academic Group or Individually • 3 week Global Seminars • China and Hong Kong • Switzerland • Taiwan • Iceland/Denmark/Norway • Australia • Italy/Switzerland

  10. The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience Intern Abroad through IAESTE • Access to professional-level placements • Gain experience in your field • Strengthen intercultural skills • Potential to earn academic credit • Paid summer international internships Contact: IAESTE@umn.edu Stop by 4B Lind Hall Join now at www.iaesteunitedstates.org Join the U of M local chapter. It’s fun and affordable.

  11. You can go any time in your college career! When Should You Go Abroad? • Most IT students study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year • Be informed and know your options • Start planning freshman year Know… Application Deadlines Academic Requirements Scholarship Deadlines Term Differences

  12. Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus? Funding Study Abroad • Many programs are comparable with the cost of studying on campus • Some programs are more expensive than studying on campus • Depends on the type of program & cost of living in the country of study • If cost is an issue, we will find affordable programs at technical institutions

  13. Financial Aid Financial Aid applies to study abroad programs • Learning Abroad Center advisers and the Office of Student Finance will assist you • Office of Student Finance may reassess packages to match the cost of participation in your selected program—plan ahead! $500,000 of scholarship money is available each year!

  14. Learning Abroad Center 230 Heller Hall (West Bank) The U of M’s home for learning abroad • Walk-in learning abroad advising • First Step Meetings • Travel services: passport info, rail passes, etc. www.UMabroad.umn.edu Attend a First Step meeting!

  15. Questions?

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