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How to to Study Abroad at Rutgers
1. What we will cover:
- The different ways to study abroad at Rutgers
- Why you should consider studying abroad
- Most importantly, how to go about the process of studying abroad, including academic and financial planning, funding your experience abroad, and the application process.
>> We hope you walk away from this session not just wanting to study abroad, but knowing the next steps to make it happen.
1. What we will cover:
- The different ways to study abroad at Rutgers
- Why you should consider studying abroad
- Most importantly, how to go about the process of studying abroad, including academic and financial planning, funding your experience abroad, and the application process.
>> We hope you walk away from this session not just wanting to study abroad, but knowing the next steps to make it happen.
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How to to Study Abroad at Rutgers
1. What we will cover:
- The different ways to study abroad at Rutgers
- Why you should consider studying abroad
- Most importantly, how to go about the process of studying abroad, including academic and financial planning, funding your experience abroad, and the application process.
>> We hope you walk away from this session not just wanting to study abroad, but knowing the next steps to make it happen.
1. What we will cover:
- The different ways to study abroad at Rutgers
- Why you should consider studying abroad
- Most importantly, how to go about the process of studying abroad, including academic and financial planning, funding your experience abroad, and the application process.
>> We hope you walk away from this session not just wanting to study abroad, but knowing the next steps to make it happen.
WHY STUDY ABROAD?
Why should you choose to study abroad?
Why do you think it's important? What benefits might it offer?
(interactive, let students posit some reasons and respond to each other)
Make sure to touch on:
- Academic benefits
- Personal benefits
- Career benefits
Why do you think it's important? What benefits might it offer?
(interactive, let students posit some reasons and respond to each other)
Make sure to touch on:
- Academic benefits
- Personal benefits
- Career benefits
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- Academic
- Professional
- Personal
- And BTW, You'd be part of an elite 10% of American university students who study abroad.
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Where in the World?
Rutgers offers over 160 programs, in more than 50 countries
Some ((BUT NOT ALL!)) require that you've studied the language, others offer courses in both English and the native language. Still others offer coursework in English while requiring you to take an intensive language course.
These are some of the countries where you can find Rutgers students studying, interning, doing research and service abroad ---->
Opportunities
- $300K in scholarships
- 160 programs/50 countries
- Short Term/Semester/Year
- 50+ exchanges with top tier universities
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Types of Programs
"It is better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times
Just as important as the variety of locations is the breadth of program types.
>> There is no one way to Study Abroad. We offer many different types of study abroad programs that meet the needs of virtually every student that wants to go abroad.
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Semester & Year
-Exchanges and foreign study programs, in which Rutgers students are directly enrolled at partner universities abroad.
Students take a full course load at their host university, all of which transfers back to their Rutgers transcript.
Some of our semester study abroad programs are designed to meet needs of specific majors. We're partnered with well ranked universities in the world with strengths in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and the Sciences. There's a program to match every student's interest.
Some focus specifically on language and cultural immersion.
Students take a full course load at their host university, all of which transfers back to their Rutgers transcript.
Some of our semester study abroad programs are designed to meet needs of specific majors. We're partnered with well ranked universities in the world with strengths in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and the Sciences. There's a program to match every student's interest.
Some focus specifically on language and cultural immersion.
Business Specific
- Asia - CUFE (China), HKUST (Hong Kong), NTU (Taiwan) and Australia
- Europe - Greece, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, and Spain.
-Exchanges and foreign study programs, in which Rutgers students are directly enrolled at partner universities abroad.
Students take a full course load at their host university, all of which transfers back to their Rutgers transcript.
Some of our semester study abroad programs are designed to meet needs of specific majors. We're partnered with well ranked universities in the world with strengths in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and the Sciences. There's a program to match every student's interest.
Some focus specifically on language and cultural immersion.
Students take a full course load at their host university, all of which transfers back to their Rutgers transcript.
Some of our semester study abroad programs are designed to meet needs of specific majors. We're partnered with well ranked universities in the world with strengths in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and the Sciences. There's a program to match every student's interest.
Some focus specifically on language and cultural immersion.
Summer & Winter
Short Term Study Abroad
Not interested in a full semester abroad? Try a short-term international experience during the summer or winter break!
Summer options can range from 2 week programs to 8 weeks; winter programs are generally 1-2 weeks.
Most summer and winter programs are faculty-led programs, meaning a Rutgers professor accompanies a group of students abroad for a short period to teach a summer course around a specific topic.
These programs are usually very hands-on and experiential, getting students out in the field to study onsite.
Dates and amount of credits vary on short-term programs, as do the offerings from year to year.
Summer options can range from 2 week programs to 8 weeks; winter programs are generally 1-2 weeks.
Most summer and winter programs are faculty-led programs, meaning a Rutgers professor accompanies a group of students abroad for a short period to teach a summer course around a specific topic.
These programs are usually very hands-on and experiential, getting students out in the field to study onsite.
Dates and amount of credits vary on short-term programs, as do the offerings from year to year.
Summer Business
- CIEE Internship Barcelona Spain
- HKUST Hong Kong
- Global Academic Ventures Business Internships in various locations
- IES Internship in Sydney Australia
- CIEE Internship London England
Not interested in a full semester abroad? Try a short-term international experience during the summer or winter break!
Summer options can range from 2 week programs to 8 weeks; winter programs are generally 1-2 weeks.
Most summer and winter programs are faculty-led programs, meaning a Rutgers professor accompanies a group of students abroad for a short period to teach a summer course around a specific topic.
These programs are usually very hands-on and experiential, getting students out in the field to study onsite.
Dates and amount of credits vary on short-term programs, as do the offerings from year to year.
Summer options can range from 2 week programs to 8 weeks; winter programs are generally 1-2 weeks.
Most summer and winter programs are faculty-led programs, meaning a Rutgers professor accompanies a group of students abroad for a short period to teach a summer course around a specific topic.
These programs are usually very hands-on and experiential, getting students out in the field to study onsite.
Dates and amount of credits vary on short-term programs, as do the offerings from year to year.
How do I Start?
You can begin studying abroad as early as the summer following your freshmen year, or the second semester of your sophomore year.
It's important to begin planning to study abroad 8 months to a year before you plan to go abroad.
There is an application process that takes place early in the semester BEFORE you plan on going abroad.
Also important to consider:
- Courses for your Major/Minor
- Financial Planning (understanding the costs)
- Talking to friends and family about the decision to go abroad
HOW TO START:
- WEBSITE
- CGE Office Hours
- CGE Events on campus
It's important to begin planning to study abroad 8 months to a year before you plan to go abroad.
There is an application process that takes place early in the semester BEFORE you plan on going abroad.
Also important to consider:
- Courses for your Major/Minor
- Financial Planning (understanding the costs)
- Talking to friends and family about the decision to go abroad
HOW TO START:
- WEBSITE
- CGE Office Hours
- CGE Events on campus
Decide When and Where
Programs are all different - not just a matter of WHERE.
Consider the following questions:
Do I want to study for a semester, or a summer/winter?
Do I want to take courses in English, or in a foreign language?
Are there specific courses for my major or minor that I need to be able to take while abroad?
What is my budget for a semester/summer program abroad?
Consider the following questions:
Do I want to study for a semester, or a summer/winter?
Do I want to take courses in English, or in a foreign language?
Are there specific courses for my major or minor that I need to be able to take while abroad?
What is my budget for a semester/summer program abroad?
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ACADEMIC PLANNING
- What do you want/need to study?
- All credits count toward Major/Minor/General Education requirements
- Course equivalency approval from academic departments required
- Grades earned abroad factor into GPA
- Many course offerings in English
Study Abroad: Grades and Credits
>>All grades and credits earned on a Rutgers Study Abroad program will automatically be transferred back to Rutgers and appear on your academic record.
>>Courses that fulfill specific requirements need to be pre-approved by the appropriate department.
Notify your academic department early that you're interested in Studying Abroad
If you have a credit-intensive major, meet with your academic advisor to see what study abroad programs students in the major have done in the past, and WHEN the best time to go is.
Use the study abroad website's "advanced search" feature to sort through study abroad programs based on the kinds of courses they have available.
Use the "study abroad course equiv. form" to get written approval from your academic advisor for courses to count toward major/minor requirements (BEFORE going abroad)
>>All grades and credits earned on a Rutgers Study Abroad program will automatically be transferred back to Rutgers and appear on your academic record.
>>Courses that fulfill specific requirements need to be pre-approved by the appropriate department.
Notify your academic department early that you're interested in Studying Abroad
If you have a credit-intensive major, meet with your academic advisor to see what study abroad programs students in the major have done in the past, and WHEN the best time to go is.
Use the study abroad website's "advanced search" feature to sort through study abroad programs based on the kinds of courses they have available.
Use the "study abroad course equiv. form" to get written approval from your academic advisor for courses to count toward major/minor requirements (BEFORE going abroad)
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Financial Planning
- Financial aid can be applied
- Applying for scholarships - LOTS available
- There is an exhaustive scholarship director on our website
-Please refer to website for deadlines, keep in mind that some scholarship deadlines are much earlier than our application deadline
-national scholarships have deadlines well in advance of the study abroad program start date, 6 months to a year
-Our office can assist you in identifying suitable scholarships for you and reviewing your scholarship essays
-Resources available on-campus - The Writing Center, past scholarship recipients, study abroad advisor, or peers.
-Please refer to website for deadlines, keep in mind that some scholarship deadlines are much earlier than our application deadline
-national scholarships have deadlines well in advance of the study abroad program start date, 6 months to a year
-Our office can assist you in identifying suitable scholarships for you and reviewing your scholarship essays
-Resources available on-campus - The Writing Center, past scholarship recipients, study abroad advisor, or peers.
WHO DO YOU HAVE TO CONVINCE?
What are some personal reasons for studying abroad?
Often students excited by the possibility of studying abroad face concerns and even resistance from family/friends.
Some students feel guilty for leaving loved ones for long period of time.
Sometimes parents/family don't see the value in leaving Rutgers to study abroad, which can be problematic when they are the helping pay for your education.
Talk about it with family members, share your reasons and address their concerns.
Be sure to highlight this as an investment in your education at Rutgers, one with potentially long-term benefits.
Often students excited by the possibility of studying abroad face concerns and even resistance from family/friends.
Some students feel guilty for leaving loved ones for long period of time.
Sometimes parents/family don't see the value in leaving Rutgers to study abroad, which can be problematic when they are the helping pay for your education.
Talk about it with family members, share your reasons and address their concerns.
Be sure to highlight this as an investment in your education at Rutgers, one with potentially long-term benefits.
How do I apply?
- Check Deadlines
- Application Fee
- Transcripts
- Academic recommendations
- Personal Essay
- Signed Participation Agreement
Deadlines to Keep in mind:
October 1st- Winter & Spring
March 1st- Summer and Fall
Application Materials:
1. Application Fee
2. Official Transcripts
3. Academic Recommendation
4. Personal Essay
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis (meaning applicants are not judged against each other, but against a standard set of eligibility reqs that vary by program).
Rutgers Global - Study Abroad
- General Advising | Mon- Fri | 12-3 pm
- Connect w/ a Global Ambassador
- Schedule a program specific advising appt
- 102 College Avenue
- studyabroad.rutgers.edu
Ways to get in touch with the Center for Global Education
Questions?
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