FAQ
What if I don’t speak another language? While learning the host language is useful, it’s not required for many study abroad programs. You can choose to study in English, or if you already speak or want to learn a second language, we have options for you, too!
How can I pay for study abroad?
When can I apply? While each application has a specific deadline, we do accept on a rolling basis so students are encouraged to apply early as programs may close before the listed deadline.
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Program prices and other estimated expenses can be found on our online program brochure, and with a little research and planning you will likely find that study abroad can be affordable. Students have funded study abroad through financial aid, personal savings and fundraising, family support, and scholarships. You can find out about these opportunities on our website, or stop into our office and speak to our trained advisers who can help you devise a study abroad financial strategy.
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The key to any conversation about study abroad is to come prepared with the facts. Let them know that studying abroad can set you apart from other graduates in the workplace, explain that you will be taking courses that directly satisfy your Rutgers requirements, and show them that you have thought about the finances and that you have a working plan in place to cover them.
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Whether you want to take courses in another language, learn a new language while taking classes in English, or study in an English-speaking environment, the options are plentiful. Some programs have a very specific regional focus while others offer a broad range of majors and courses. The best fit depends entirely on YOU. These programs begin as early as the fall semester of your second year all the way through the final semester of your fourth year.
Duration. Programs range between 3–5 months for
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Push the boundaries of what you know and who you are by living and studying abroad for a semester or year. Enjoy the flexibility and independence of choosing courses that will satisfy Rutgers requirements or allow you to sample new academic interests— instilling you with a fresh perspective to bring your greatest ideas to life.
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a semester program and 6–11 months with a break for a year-long program.
to make every decision on my own, “ andI wasI lovedable every minute of it. I am thankful to
have gained confidence and a tremendous amount of independence from this experience, something that I had anticipated, but certainly not to this extent. - Nicole communications major
SERVICE-LEARNING ABROAD
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Discover how communities throughout the world address human need and mobilize for grassroots social change. Whether you are interning with a local human rights organization or volunteering in a rural health clinic, you will be engaged with community members in collaborative service projects that bridge classroom knowledge and real-world experience.
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Yes! Our programs are designed with you in mind, covering all academic areas. When participating in a study abroad program, your grades will count and the credits will count towards your graduation total. Our advisers work with you to determine if certain courses count toward your major or minor requirements.
SEMESTER AND YEAR ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD
The service experience is directly related to the academic topic of each program. Course topics include transnational social justice movements, community-based health and care models, education reform, and women’s empowerment. You can begin contributing the summer after your first year.
2015-2016
Duration. Between 2–6 weeks throughout the
summer; however, some service-learning options are available for a full semester.
My service-learning experience dug deep into “systemic issues and helped open a discussion about its affects on our preconceived notions of how the world works. - Vanessa
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Will I still receive credit toward my major/minor When I go abroad?
Having a conversation with your boss about your academic enrichment doesn’t have to be difficult, and many of our study abroad returnees have already been through this. They’ve worked with their employers to make arrangements for their absence and set schedules for their return to work. Furthermore, many study abroad returnees find that their employers appreciate the new perspectives acquired by their staff.
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GPA requirements vary by program. They typically range from good academic standing on some short-term programs to 2.5–3.5 on semester programs. Contact us soon to see if your GPA meets Rutgers’ study abroad criteria.
I have a job or work study commitment. How do I talk to my employer about leaving to go abroad?
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Do I need a certain gpa to go abroad?
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Whichever revolutionary path you choose, some thoughtful planning and preparation will be necessary for you to successfully get on your way. Here’s how you can get started:
SHORT-TERM ABROAD
Discover Find a full list of program offerings related to your
Duration. Programs range between 2–8 weeks
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too many barriers on ourselves instead of living in a way that’s fulfilling to us. Just do it! - Alexandra
Personally. Discover new insights that continue to shape
you long after your return. Studying and living abroad can have profound effects on personal growth, and inspire confidence, independence, and lifelong learning.
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When you’re ready, look inside this brochure to learn how you can revolutionize your education through one of our more than 150 unique study abroad programs. The Center for Global Education at the GAIA Centers will be there to guide you at each step, but the choice to embark on the journey is ultimately yours to make.
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submitting the following application materials: $35 application fee, personal statement, recommendation(s) from your instructors, and your unofficial transcripts.
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component to your degree. In today’s workforce, employers in all fields look for candidates with broadened perspectives, problem-solving skills, and cross-cultural competencies.
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throughout the summer and winter break; embedded fall or spring break programs are approximately10 days.
abroad inspires bold thinking and can lend diverse perspectives to your understanding of your own academic interests. Many programs provide experiential forms of learning, taking you outside of the classroom into the world.
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campus or come in for a general advising session at the Center for Global Education at the Rutgers’ Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs (GAIA Centers).
advisers, study abroad returnees, and your academic advisors to develop your plans.
Programs may be led by a Rutgers faculty member or offered through one of our global partners. Most shortterm programs allow you to get your toes wet in your first year, which leaves plenty of time to go abroad again.
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Do you seek the unknown? Do you hunger for new knowledge and diverse perspectives? Are you interested in learning new languages? Then revolutionize your path at Rutgers through study abroad! Whether you are an experimenter, an activist, a pioneer, or all of the above, , study abroad prepares future leaders like you to engage in new ways with the world around you.
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major, minor, or topic of interest at globaleducation.rutgers.edu.
You know how to take ideas and bring them to life. Now take the next step and explore a new country and expand your knowledge of a specific subject area at the same time with a short, intensive study abroad program. Whether you want your classroom to be a performance hall, a museum, a field site, or a foreign cityscape, there are plenty of options to inspire you—and it begins with a conversation with our study abroad advisers.
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go forth and make holy the paths that you take the heartache and disappointment of once believing you could never bloom. what is a life to be lived? if not wondrous and gleeful. if not for rain in the twilight filling the empty spaces. if not for the dust of new sunsets painting you over. if not for the roses unseen that perfume your dreams. what is a life to be lived? without open seas to explore, and gorgeous souls to kiss. without exchanging manna and bliss for the death of ignorance. without moonlit trysts in the places unknown. what is a life to be lived without revolution? what is a life to be lived without the road? what is a life to be lived without leaving home? the only answer is ‘never know.’
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