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Study Abroad with the Richard Stockton College of NJ

Study Abroad with the Richard Stockton College of NJ. Develop Worldwide Relationships and Networks Broaden Your Experience Learn a New Language Explore Your Heritage Improve Your Professional Potential Gain New Perspectives On Own Country. Why Study Abroad?. Research Available Locations

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Study Abroad with the Richard Stockton College of NJ

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  1. Study Abroad with the Richard Stockton College of NJ

  2. Develop Worldwide Relationships and Networks • Broaden Your Experience • Learn a New Language • Explore Your Heritage • Improve Your Professional Potential • Gain New Perspectives On Own Country Why Study Abroad?

  3. Research Available Locations • Speak With Study Abroad Adviser 1 Year Before Program Start Date • Speak With Your Preceptor • Application Deadline Getting Started

  4. “Experiencing new cultures and new lands opens eyes, strengthens individuals and paves pathways towards compassion. You may return with a better sense of appreciation for your country, or ideas for alternative life choices.” Stockton Students Testimonials • “I most cherish memories of the host family with which I have remained in contact with and seen during my many trips to Spain.” • Stockton Students

  5. Study Abroad will enhance your ability to: • Adapt to changing environments • Thrive in diverse society • Develop professional cross-cultural networks • Learn quickly and effectively • Handle stress • Understand cultural differences and similarities • Cooperate • Communicate despite barriers • Identify problems and utilize available resources to resolve them Global Expertise

  6. Global Competency

  7. To Find Out How You Can Study Abroad, Please Contact: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Office of International Services India Karavackas, Director Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (609)-626-3537 Develop Your Global Competencies

  8. Available Programs • Study Abroad • Faculty Led Tours • Semester at Sea

  9. Study Abroad • Students can spend a semester or a year studying abroad. Students can enroll in a: • Foreign Institution • Internship Abroad • Requirements: • Must be enrolled in 2 consecutive semesters immediately prior the semester/year abroad • Minimum Cumulative GPA 2.5. In some programs 3.0 • Fill out an Application and include: • Non-refundable Application Fee • Copy of an official transcript • 3 letters of reference • Essay demonstrating your goals and interests for studying abroad

  10. Faculty Led Tours • One to four week group trips to a foreign or domestic destination during the winter, spring or summer break. • Foreign destinations (recent trips): Costa Rica; South Africa; Australia; Germany; England; Ireland; Hungary; Netherlands; Israel • Requirements: • Most tours are open to all Stockton students. Some may be restricted to Juniors/Seniors or require permission of Instructor

  11. To successfully process your Study Abroad program you must: • Register for INTL 3000 before the beginning of program • For Fall Semester by August 1st • For Spring Semester by January 1st • After completion of program request your official transcript from school of study or third party provider be sent to the Office of Student Records at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey for the purpose of evaluation and transfer of credits Important Procedures

  12. Scholarships are available to fund International Education: • StudyAbroadFunding.org • AIFS Study Abroad • SIT Study Abroad – Pell Match Scholarship Program • Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship • NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowshipsand more… • Follow Financial Aid Instructions to utilize your Financial Air award as payment for Study Abroad: Funding Your Study Abroad

  13. First Step • A cost sheet completed by the Study Abroad Coordinator must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by students who need additional financial aid. Financial Aid

  14. Financial Aid

  15. How it Works • A student’s cost of attendance is adjusted to include the additional costs associated with the Study Abroad Program. • A student’s Financial Aid award (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.) can be applied to the cost of the Study Abroad Program. Financial Aid

  16. If Financial Aid is Not Enough • Students can apply for additional funding: • alternative loans • own resources. • Apply for alternative loans by clicking on the Education Loans link on the financial aid website. Financial Aid

  17. What Happens After • The student will provide a confirmation of Financial Aid form supplied by the Study Abroad Program Provider (International Studies Abroad, GlobaLinks, etc.) to the Financial Aid Office • The Financial Aid Office will confirm the student’s financial aid awards and submit the form to the Study Abroad Program Provider (International Studies Abroad, GlobaLinks, etc.). Financial Aid

  18. How Payment is Processed • Students must provide a copy of their invoice (supplied by the Study Abroad Program Provider) to the Bursar’s Office. • Once Financial Aid funds are disbursed to the college, the Bursar’s Office will provide payment directly to the Study Abroad Program Provider. Financial Aid

  19. Cost of living in some countries is less than in the U.S. • Learn more about available programs – not all programs cost the same • Air travel can be a significant portion of the expenses. Explore student discounts, flights to popular destinations or countries close to home Remember

  20. Where Can You Go?

  21. AFRICA

  22. AUSTRALIA

  23. EUROPE

  24. MIDDLE EAST

  25. LATIN AMERICA

  26. Living Arrangements Vary By Location Possibilities Include: Room and Board

  27. Grand Valley State University • Colorado State University • Transitions Abroad • Mary Baldwin College • University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair • Virginia Tech University • Study Abroad – Australia • Western Washington University • Bainbridge College • Study Abroad – China • Georgia State University • University of Vermont • Institute of Study Abroad – Butler University • Duke University • Study Abroad University Blogs • AllAbroad.us • The Office of International Services at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey would like to thank the following contributors for their picture captions: Acknowledgements

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