1. Nancy Rocha
Macalester College
Fall 2011 Gilman Scholarship Recipient
Follow-On Project

2. What is study abroad?
Being able to
receive college
credit by studying
in another
country for a
semester or an
academic year
Usually done
during junior year
of college

3. Study abroad means different
things to different people
 Opportunity to
learn/continue a foreign
language in the native
country
 Fulfill major requirements
(courses at a local
university or independent
research)
 Opportunity to gain
international work
experience (internships)
 Taking courses that are not
related to your major

4. Benefits of Study Abroad:
 Best way to learn or
continue speaking a Helps you learn about
foreign language
yourself
 Opportunity to travel
Breaks you out of the
 Immerse yourself in academic routine
another culture
Expands your worldview
 Develop new skills and
gain experiences that a
classroom will never Enhances employment
provide opportunities
 Make new friends and
connections
Source: http://www.vistawide.com/studyabroad/why_study_abroad.htm

5. Fun Times!

6. Financing for Study Abroad
Study abroad program fees
vary, but there are additional It sounds overwhelming
costs to consider when when you think about all
planning: you have to be financially
 Visa fees prepared for, but there
 Airfare
are programs who are
 Required shots
 Transportation
willing to help students
 Food who wish to study abroad.
 Travel within/outside
country
 Textbooks
 Entertainment

7. Benjamin A. Gilman International
Scholarship Program
sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State
Goal of the Gilman Scholarship
Program:
aims to broaden the student
population that studies abroad by
supporting undergraduates who
might otherwise not participate due
to financial constraints
Source: www.iie.org/gilman

8. Is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates in good
academic standing
 with high financial need
 studying in non-traditional countries, especially those
outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand
 with diverse ethnic backgrounds
 from a diverse range of institutions including four-
year, public, private, community colleges, Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges,
Hispanic Serving Institutions and other
Minority Serving Institutions
 with disabilities
Source: www.iie.org/gilman

9. Scholarships range from
$2,500-5,000
 The money can be used for:
program tuition
room and board
books
local transportation
insurance
international airfare
Source: www.iie.org/gilman

10. Resources
 General Information on Study Abroad Preparation:
 Your college’s study abroad office/website
 www.studentsabroad.state.gov
Funding for Study Abroad:
 Scholarships offered by accepted study abroad program
 Your own college may also offer scholarships/grants for
study abroad
 Specific scholarships geared towards international study
such as The Gilman Scholarship (www.iie.org/gilman)