This document discusses the benefits and concerns of studying abroad as well as tips for safe travel. The benefits include cultural exposure that can broaden understanding of the world, personal development through increased self-confidence and maturity, and first-hand experiences that witness different politics, economies, and social issues. Concerns for parents include safety, while tips are provided for safe travel abroad such as researching destinations, traveling light, and being cautious. Salisbury University's CMAT study abroad programs are described along with financial aid options and an interview with a student who studied in India.

1. CMAT STUDYING ABROAD
IMAN MOHAMED
CHRISTOPHER PRAY
MEGAN SPEAKE
ELLA TRESSLER

2. BENEFITS

3. Cultural Benefits
●Diversity
●Broaden understanding
of the world

4. Personal Development
●Self-confidence
●Increased maturity
●Tolerate ambiguity
●Impact on world view

5. First-Hand Experience
●Experience what you
have only read
●Witness different:
● Politics
● Economies
● Social issues

6. Professional Growth
●Networking
●Fulfilling graduation
requirements
●Building a resume

7. CONCERNS

8. Biggest Concern for Parents
- 250 U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the
globe
- Database of Country Specific

9. ● Detailed itinerary
● Travel Light
● Research!
Tips for Safe Traveling
Before you arrive!

10. Tips Continued...
● Be Cautious;
● Stay with group
● Traveling alone
● Detailed conversations

11. Tips Continued...
● BEWARE Pickpockets
● Keep a low profile
● Don’t look lost

12. Tips for Transportation
● Public taxi's and buses
● Rental cars and scooters

13. SALISBURY UNIVERSITY'S
STUDY ABROAD
CMAT PROGRAMS

14. Programs
●Application System
●Area Studies
●All Year Round

15. Advising
●Office Hours
●Contact Information
●Other Resources

16. Finances
●Financial Aid
●Cost Packages
●Personal Expenses

17. Interview: Amina Aden, CMAT Major
India: Bollywood & Beyond
●What advice would you give
students to prepare for
traveling abroad?
●What advice would you give
parents that are concerned
with their child going
overseas?

18. Interview Continued...
●What was the hardest and
easiest part of studying
abroad?
● Overall, what have you
learned from your experience
in India?

20. References
●Aden, A. (2013, July 30). Interview by Iman Mohamed. Interview: Amina aden,
cmat major, india: bollywood & beyond.
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Clarku.net. Clark University, n.d. Web.
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●USA. Service Bureau of Consular Affairs. US Department of State. A Safe Trip
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