James Davis

Travis Holt
Eric Kluge
Jeffrey Lane
Stefany Ruiz
 Why Should You Study Abroad?
•Learn a new language

•Get to know another

culture first-hand

•Learn about yourself

•Enhance the value of

your degree!

Vistawide – World Languages and Cultures

 What are the costs?

• Some countries are free, low-

cost
• 1k to 9k+ tuition per
semester, expenses
How do I pay for Studying Abroad?

•Student aid

•School’s study
abroad program

•Fellowships,
grants
 Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 1: Universities
• Many students are
placed in Universities
abroad
• Allows you to live with
fellow Salisbury
Students as well as
local students in your
country
• (Right) University of
Stirling-
Stirling, Scotland
 Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 2:Home Stay
• Some programs allow
you to live with a
resident of your
selected country

• Gives you a authentic

understanding of the
culture.

• Tends to be cheaper

• (Right) Andalucia,
Spain
 Where Will You Be Living?
• Option 3: Hotels
• Gives you the luxury
benefits of a Hotel

• May be easier to
transition

• (Right) Venice, Italy

 Adding Value to your Degree
• Linking a minor to your
degree is a smart choice

• Classes taken abroad

can be applied to a
minor

• It can enhance your

For Example: A Communications Major with a
communication major as Spanish Minor could be accomplished in
well Malaga, Spain
 Studying Abroad: An Interview With
Someone Who’s Been There..

Corey Nethen:
• Journalism major with a Spanish minor

• Many minors available with many study

abroad programs

• Learn a new language

• Open your horizons

• Live a unique college experience

Corey in Malaga, Spain

 Cultural Benefits
• 1. Gain New Perspectives of The
World:
• Studying abroad gives
opportunities to students to
see and interact with
different cultures.
• Cultures can include foreign
city life, ancient
civilizations, and more!
• Gives students hands-on
experience to understand
the world.
 Cultural Benefits
• 2. Sharpen Language and
Communication Skills:
• Students will continue to
learn how to fluently
speak different languages
in authentic atmosphere.
(beginner to advanced
levels)
• Courses incorporate
instruction from local
community as well as the
classroom.
• Invaluable first-hand
experience.
 Cultural Benefits
3. Learn About Ethics in Cultures and
Customs:
• Students learn differences in
cultures and customs around the
world that can be compared to
ones in the United States.
• These differences can be benefit
an individual's career by
understanding how to
effectively communicate with
people from different cultures.
• Add value to future employers
by shaping certain skills like
communication, analytical
abilities, teamwork, and
flexibility.
 Cultural Benefits
• 4. Create New Networking
Connections:
• Students have
opportunities to meet
and network all over the
world.
• Connections can vary
from students,
professors, and
community
acquaintances.
 SU Study Abroad Opportunities for
CMAT Majors

Summer 2013 Option:

• England/Wales -
International Studies in
Communication

• June 15-24, 2013

• Estimated cost: $2000

• Enriching activities
SU Study Abroad Opportunities for CMAT Majors

Fall 2013 Option:

• Salisbury Abroad: Italy -

Communications
Internship Semester

• Estimated Cost: $9,300

(before airfare and board)

• 12 Week Program earning

12 University Credits
 References
• http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/studyabroad/
programs/single.asp?pid=162
• http://www.gooverseas.com/go-abroad-
blog/pros-and-cons-homestay-abroad
• http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/educatio
n/edlife/guidance.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
• Corey Nethen, Salisbury University Senior
(CMAT major, Spanish minor)
• http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/StudyAbroad/
programs/programs.asp
• http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/why_study_abr
oad_reasons.pdf
• http://studyabroad.uark.edu/Why%20Study%2
0Abroad/NoteforParents.html
• http://www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecontent/
parent_benefit.aspx
• http://www.usnews.com/education/best-
colleges/paying-for-
college/articles/2012/09/18/consider-study-
abroad-to-save-money-on-college