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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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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 IT students can do it all • Study Abroad • Work Abroad • Intern Abroad • Volunteer Abroad • Travel Abroad
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
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!
Going Abroad and your IT Experience Study Abroad Fulfills Requirements • Major & Minor Degree requirements • Liberal Education requirements • Second Language requirements • Internship possibilities • Research opportunities
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
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!
