Study Abroad Reflection

Activity
Please complete the following questions in
complete sentences. Each answer should
be 2-3 sentences per question.
Utilize the Study Abroad website
(http://ncat.abroadoffice.net/howtochoose.ht
l ) to assist you !

1. What

requirements must you meet in order to study abroad? (i.e. GPA, etc.)
-Cumulative GPA of 2.75 for semester or year-long programs
-Cumulative GPA of 2.50 for summer programs
(GPA is at time of application and at time of departure)
-Must have at least sophomore standing during term abroad
-Must not be in final semester of degree program during period abroad
-Must have the approval of the Office of International Programs and your

department
2. What are the three (3) different types of study abroad programs available to
students?
Direct Study Abroad School for International Training (SIT); American
3. What

4. What

Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS); International Studies Abroad (ISA).

are the deadlines for applying for study abroad?
Spring: October 14
Summer: March 15
Fall: March 15
are three different ways that you can raise money to fund your trip?
Fellowships
Scholarships
Financial Aid

5. Name two (2) scholarships that can fund you for your trip and how you meet the
requirements?
Office of International Programs Travel Grant- must be a U.S citizen, an
undergraduate, applying to/ accepted into Study Abroad, and receiving a
Federal Pell Grant

Global Studies Foundation Student Grant must be a U.S citizen, full-time

student, and enrolled into the Study Abroad

6. Where would you like to travel to for your study abroad experience and why?
Italy, since I was young I always wanted to go to see their different
landmarks. I think everything is Italy is just so beautiful and unique.
7. Does A&T offer this as an option? If not, then what would be your second-choice
destination?
Yes, they have Ferrara and Rome of Italy