Study Abroad Assignment

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
m l ) to assist you !

Ambria Edwards

1. What requirements must you meet in order to study abroad? (i.e. GPA, etc.)

In order to study abroad you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for semester or year-long programs and 2.50 for
summer programs. They also must be a sophomore during the time abroad. Unfortunately they must not be in final
semester of degree program during period abroad. And as usual you 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?
Exchange, Direct Study Abroad, and Faculty-Led

3. What are the deadlines for applying for study abroad?

Spring: October 15
Summer: March 15
Fall: March 15

4. What are three different ways that you can raise money to fund your trip?
Financial Aid, Sponsors, and Scholarships.

5. Name two (2) scholarships that can fund you for your trip and how you meet the

requirements?

BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

FREEMAN ASIA SCHOLARSHIP

6. Where would you like to travel to for your study abroad experience and why?

I would have liked to go to Spain for my trip because I am already somewhat fluent

in Spanish. I just want to shock their culture by being so fluent and learn theirs in

the process.

7. Does A&T offer this as an option? If not, then what would be your second choice

destination?
My second choice would have been Cuba, or Dominican Republic.