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Study Abroad 101 for Parents Monmouth Global Programs Study • Intern • Serve WHY Study Abroad with Monmouth? HOW Can Students Go Abroad?

• Monmouth Global Programs – Semester and summer credit-bearing programs sponsored by Monmouth University and delivered with the assistance of partner institutions abroad • Monmouth Global Seminars – Faculty-led credit- bearing programs taught by MU faculty overseas • Monmouth Global Experiences – Faculty- and Staff-led programs conducted overseas that do not bear academic credit, often with an orientation toward service WHO is Eligible for Semester/Summer Programs? Study Abroad Eligibility: .2.75 GPA, enrolled in any major course of study .Completed 29 credits (sophomore status) .No Judicial or Academic Probation .Faculty or Monmouth employee reference .Submit your application on StudyAbroad.Monmouth.edu First Things First: Finances . Program Fee = MU Tuition + Housing Fee . $250 administration fee for semester programs . $125 administration fee for summer programs . ALL MU Financial Aid travels with you . Athletic Scholarships and tuition remission do not apply. . Be sure to fill out the FAFSA/MU’s Summer Financial aid application! . Program Fee Inclusions . Health insurance . Airport Pickup . In-city excursions, events and cultural sites . Weekend, day trips and/or multiday excursions . Housing (homestay, dorm, apartment) . Partial, full board, or kitchen supplies . Visa Application Assistance . On-site Orientations and Welcome Events Additional Semester Program Finances

. Additional Costs: . Airfare . Some meals . Passport/visa fees . Independent travel . Cell phone (mandatory!) . Personal Items: laundry, toiletries etc… . Competitive Scholarships . Well known: Gilman, Boren..up to $5000 . Not well known: Ritchie-Jennings Memorial, Internet Marketing Scholarship . Many other on our Website! . MU Financial Advisors . Make an appointment with Nancy Hanson, in the Financial Aid Office to work out your plan today! 732.571.3463; [email protected] The MU Support System: Preparation and Academics The MU Support System

• Academic and Advising Support All students meet with their Dept. Academic Advisor AND their GEO Academic Advisor to choose the best program for their goals & continue check-ins while abroad.

• Emergency Support here and abroad Coordinated emergency plans are in place here and with our Partners abroad. • 24/7 On-Call Emergency Contacts here are abroad • 24/7 Counseling Help - My Student Support System • STEP & OSAC coordination – AIG Insurance • Student personal travel plans & cell #’s updated

• The Pre-departure Programs Parent & Student Preparations are not just about Logistics. • Parent Sessions with MU experts • Intercultural Competence Program for Students • Mentor/Mentee Meetings • On-site Orientations ( – MU only) Safety Abroad: YOU Prepare How can Families Prepare? • Research Study & Travel Locations—Including Independent Travel Locations—as a Family: Check reliable resources to learn more, like the U.S. Department of State, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), and the Centers for Disease Control, for safety, health, weather, and other important details. Make sure that you and your family are comfortable with the risks associated with any planned activities. • studentsabroad.state.gov • travel.state.gov • www.osac.gov • www.cdc.gov

• Make a Communication Plan: What’s your current communication plan in normal times or in the event of an emergency? Start looking at International Phone Plans/options – it’s mandatory for your student! Students must disclose their phone number—and independent travel plans—to you and to their local team abroad.

• Ensure Your Student Fulfills Program Requirements: Submit forms such as emergency contact info, flight details, International Cell phone and International Travel Plans to GEO and abroad to help local teams connect with your students seamlessly. Monmouth Global Programs

Live and learn …

• Summer: or Germany for 4- weeks, Spain for 6-weeks while completing 6-credits; or School for Field Studies

• Fall Semester: Italy, England, Argentina, Germany, Australia, or School for Field Studies

• Spring Semester: Argentina, Germany, England, Australia, or School for Field Studies Buenos Aires, Argentina

All majors may apply • Great for Business and Spanish majors, but all students may find useful courses for gen ed. • Take culturally focused marketing, language, health, and history courses • Internships are available • Develop language skills and global literacy by living in a homestay • Two meals a day included Buenos Aires, Argentina Excursions • Take a trip to del Sacramento, Uruguay • Visit the Iguazu Falls and Tigre Delta • Tango Dinner Show • Watch an Argentinian Futbol Match Heidelberg, Germany All majors may apply • Best for Business and Liberal Arts majors, with general education courses available with a European focus • NEW! Summer Accounting Course! • Gain career credentials by participating in International Symposium and three- part career development workshop • Live in the European Study Center • Double suites • Linens are provided • Fully furnished, plus a small refrigerator Heidelberg, Germany Excursions • International Symposium in Strasbourg, France • Visit Stock Exchange in Frankfurt • Trips to John Deere and Capri Sun • Weekend in Berlin • Many afternoon excursions in the Heidelberg area Florence, Italy All majors may apply • Special opportunities for Art, Business, and History majors, but there are great courses available in many majors • Four weeks in summer and full semester in fall • Internships are available • Courses are hands-on in kitchens, art studios, and museums • 3-bedroom apartment accommodations with shared common areas (kitchen, living room) • On-Site multi-day Pre-Orientation led by MU & LDM Faculty & Admin! Florence, Italy Excursions Choice of Field Trips led by LdM Faculty • • and the Vatican • Alps and the Garda lake • Sorrento, , and Capri • St. Moritz, Switzerland • and Portofino • Monte Carlo, Monaco, and the Italian Riviera Cádiz, Spain

Spanish majors/minors, heritage speakers and complete beginners may apply! • 6-week summer program • Quickly develop your language and cultural proficiencies in Spanish by living with a host family and taking two courses in Spanish at the University of Cádiz! • Service Learning at 300-level • Laundry service • Two meals a day Cádiz, Spain Excursions • Four-day trip to Seville and Granada • Visit the pueblos blancos and pre- historic caves • Visit the castle and winery of El Puerto de Santa Maria • Surf lesson • Flamenco and Salsa lesson • Andalusian cooking lesson • Professional Flamenco Show London, England

All majors may apply • Regent’s has strengths in the liberal arts, communications, and theatre, but all students can benefit from a semester in London • Take courses like “Theatre in London: From Shakespeare’s Globe to the West End,” “International Political Economy,” “London’s Literature,” “Media and Ethics,” and more • Accommodations in student residence halls with 24/7 security London, England Excursions • Red Bus Tour of London • “The Great London Treasure Hunt” • Student Union BBQ & Social Event • Session Fair (Vendor fair of local businesses) • Tour and Explore: list of activities to do in your free time Sydney, Australia Special opportunities for Business and Liberal Arts majors, but all students can benefit from a semester in Sydney Housing at Robert Menzies College and offers: • Meal Plan • RA’s • Social Events • Academic Tutoring • Gym membership • 15 min walk to center of campus Academic Highlights: • Business Internships Program • Global Leadership Certificate Program Sydney, Australia Excursions • Orientation trip to the Blue Mountains • Harbor Bridge Climb School For Field Studies: MU’s Science, Bio & Environmental Programs

• s • Field-Based Learning and Research • Interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues • 10 centers around the globe including: Australia Costa Rica Panama Tanzania Turks & Caicos Island “Students are out in diverse and incredible ecosystems, participating in ground breaking research and translating what you’ve learned into impactful action.” Global Seminars: Faculty Led Programs 2020/21 Programs Education and Culture: Hong Kong & Beijing Course: ED 300 Spring 2020 with travel during Winter Break (12/28 – 1/12) Dr. Bragen, Jr. Ed.D and Dr. Mulvaney

Transformational Travel in Counseling: India Course: PC598 Spring 2020 with travel during Winter Break Review all Global Seminars: Joanne Jodry, Ed.D., D.M.H. studyabroad.Monmouth.edu Public Health: Guatemala Course: HE-276 Spring 2020 with travel during spring break Christopher Hirschler, Ph.D. Speak to the Faculty Director & Apply!

International Outdoor Adventure Education: Costa Rica Course: PE222 Spring 2020 with travel during Spring Break

Summer in Sorrento: Sorrento, Italy Summer 2020 Nicholas Messina

International Policing and Public Safety Leadership in Criminal Justice: England Summer 2020 Douglas Collier, M.A. and Brian Lockwood, Ph.D.

Telling Tales from London to Canterbury: England Course: EN398 or EN599 Heide Estes along with Dr. Sue Starke during Summer Learn More & Apply Today! Go to: StudyAbroad.Monmouth.edu Questions?...Contact Us! Global Education Office (GEO) Student Center, 1st Floor 732.923.4768 [email protected] Monmouth.edu/StudyAbroad