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Study Abroad Srta/Frau Rennhoff

Study Abroad Srta/Frau Rennhoff. Studying Abroad. Why study abroad? Improve language skills! Try out your foreign language knowledge! Learn more about the culture of another country! More marketable – looks great on resume! It’s affordable! Travel to other countries as well!.

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Study Abroad Srta/Frau Rennhoff

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  1. Study AbroadSrta/Frau Rennhoff

  2. Studying Abroad • Why study abroad? • Improve language skills! • Try out your foreign language knowledge! • Learn more about the culture of another country! • More marketable – looks great on resume! • It’s affordable! • Travel to other countries as well!

  3. My experiences abroad: Studied abroad in: • Valencia, Spain • Freiburg, Germany Fulbright Grant in: Koblenz, Germany

  4. Things to consider when choosing a study abroad program: • Cost of program • Location – country & city • Weather/climate • Population • Ease of travel to other places • Housing – living in a dorm or with a native family(?)

  5. Study abroad in Valencia, Spain • Program through Univ. of Virginia • University tuition cost – same • Classes 8am – 1:00pm • Housing with Spanish family • Optional weekend trips: Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza • Social activities: Soccer game, bullfight, dance clubs, welcome & closing parties, beach time • More info found at www.virginia.edu

  6. Study Abroad in Freiburg, Germany • Program through Goethe Institut • Meet students from all over the world! • Classes from 8am – 1pm • Dorm/apartment style housing • Food – cook in kitchen or eat in cafeteria at University of Freiburg • Student town • Internationally recognized certificate • Receive more info at www.goethe.de

  7. Fulbright Grant • Two types: • Research grants • T.A. grants • Teach English 12 hours a week in another country

  8. Why do the Fulbright??? • Government pays for roundtrip flight • Monthly stipend 750 Euros • Free private health insurance • Discount on train card • Meet other individuals interested in traveling and learning about foreign languages and cultures • See other countries – travel on weekends! • Free week in Berlin (paid hotel & food)

  9. More info found at: • http://www.cies.org/

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