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Faculty support education abroad Q & A By Olivia Fowler Olivia Fowler spoke with faculty who have been abroad as students and as faculty members. She asked them questions how their experiences and why they believe it’s important for students to study abroad. Among those faculty members who participated in this questionnaire are Michelle Santiago, Faculty Director for the Hutson School of Agriculture’s summer Ireland and winter Australia programs, Dana Manley, Faculty Co-Director with Dina Byers of the Nursing Belize summer program, Jim Bryant, Faculty Director of the Discover China summer program and John Griffin, Resident Director of the semester program in Regensberg, Germany.
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Q: Did you study abroad as a college student? A: Michelle Santiago: “Yes, absolutely! I studied abroad in Costa Rica the summer between my sophomore and junior undergraduate years. It was a faculty-led program over 7 weeks and it completely changed the direction of my studies and the course of my life. The following summer I was an international intern with the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. That internship helped me secure a graduate assistantship, which led me on the academic career path I am today.”
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Q: Why did you create your program? A: Dana Manley: “Nursing students have limited study abroad opportunities that are truly experiential leaning. This course was designed to provide a more experiential learning environment that impacted the students and helped the country too.” Q: What about your study abroad program is experiential? A: MS: “Students have to set goals for their own experience(s) and will then continually self-reflect on the activities and opportunities around them. We try to challenge our students to break open their paradigms about agriculture and life in the United States and take away an opportunity from each site visit we have. When our students are picking pineapples in the fields with farm hands are they thinking about the production process, the labor relations, the safety regulations, or the ways to mechanically improve harvest? How are they connecting that back
John Griffin
Q: What is the biggest benefit that study abroad provides for students? A: JG: “Students begin to realize that our way of life, while similar in many ways to what is experienced in Europe, really is one of many ways. Our way of life has its advantages yet also can still learn from other cultures. Most students pick up on this & begin to make more informed value judgments & allow their understanding of the world to expand.” MS: “There are so many benefits to study abroad but if I have to give ONE, I think the biggest would have to be a student’s self-realization. A student that is truly interested in studying abroad receives the ability to know himself/herself more/better/ deeper through learning of other cultures, beliefs, business practices, food, etc. Self-realization is a powerful thing for anyone, students, faculty or staff alike.”
Q: Why do you think students don’t study abroad? A: JB: “Maybe the same reason I didn’t. They just don’t know. They assume it’s more expensive than it is. They don’t know that they can get help. And maybe, they’re afraid. It takes a lot of bravery to leave the country for the first time, especially when so much of the news is negative. I have Photos Courtesy of the Education Abroad offce had many students who are getting on an airplane for the first time and flying products but what is the same, dif- to China. ferent, better or more efficient about That takes an enormous amount of those operations we see abroad?” courage. And for every student who has that much courage I suspect there Q: Why do you think it’s important for are many more who do not have it.”
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to the experience of buying pineapple in the grocery store or eating a dish of it at Winslow? Hutson School of Ag students inherently understand the growing process for food and fiber
students to study abroad? A: Jim Bryant: “It expands and shapes their world view. After sharing a meal with a person who has spent their entire life on the other side of the globe, a student’s opinions about the world change. They grow a deeper understanding for the way people live, and typically the student will develop an appreciation for things that are different than what they had understood previously. And it’s fun.” John Griffin: “Not only do students immerse themselves in another culture & begin to learn to take care of themselves, to handle day-to-day needs, to make travel arrangements, to become acquainted with others from different cultures, they also gain an increased level of maturity & self-confidence (usually) even if they are not aware of it happening.”
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MYTH You have to study abroad for a long period of time.
FACT You can study abroad for as little as a week or as long as a full academic year.
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Students can travel with other students and faculty. There is also always a contact on site if you are in an exchange program. You don’t have to be alone when you study abroad, unless you want to be.
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FACT When you travel with other Murray State students, you travel as a group with the Director and Professors. But…that’s what maps are for. Your smart phone is a great resource for exploring new places with free map and language apps at your fingertips. Get lost abroad. It’s worth it!
It’s scary because you’ve never flown.
FACT Murray State has financial aid staff that can help you develop a plan to save money, apply for student aid or apply for study abroad scholarships.
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It’s not safe.
You have to speak a foreign language.
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It is safe and Murray State takes all provisions to keep its students safe, staying in touch with the US Department of State and Consular offices abroad. You are also required to have study abroad insurance that provides support if you get sick or injured.
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You won’t know where you’re going.
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You can’t afford it.
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There are often guides on site to help translate. You can also choose a language immersion program and begin at any level, from beginner to advanced.
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Many people who study abroad have never flown before. If you opt to study abroad with Murray State and use their group flight, you will most likely even sit with Murray State students.
MYTH It won’t fit in your major.
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Many classes count as University Studies credit, and there are programs specifically for students to take those classes. More upper level classes are offered across majors, too, so study abroad really can be achieved by anyone.
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Long-term program makes dreams reality By Kiaya Young Living abroad was always on my bucket list. I didn’t want to just visit a country but wanted to live in a foreign country. This was an idea that was fascinating to me, and I felt I had to do it at least once in my life. Through MSU Education Abroad, I was able to make that dream a reality through the Regensburg, Germany program. Living abroad on a long term program allows you to immerse yourself in the culture. You aren’t just walking by and seeing a culture as a tourist, but you’re truly living it. The way the bus system works, how people interact in restaurants, or the proper way to cross the street all give you insights into the culture. You would never expect to find such large differences in these small things but they are huge. For example in American restaurants it is well known that once the bill arrives it is expected that you should
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leave soon. This is because the waiters are working on tips and they need the table to be able to make more money. In Germany, however, you are welcome to sit and stay for a while. There is no rush to leave because the waiters aren’t relying on tips to make money. Studying abroad on a long term program gives you the ability to recognize these cultural differences by actually living through them.
Long term programs also allow you to meet new people. The Regensburg program was a fantastic combination of having the security of being around Murray State students, while also having the opportunity to meet new people. I was able to meet a great group of people while I was abroad! I was able to make connections with new people and through them I was able to learn new things about the
places I lived. Making connections is another benefit of long term study abroad. A long term program also helps you become independent. Having grown up in Kentucky, I had never used public transportation. That was one of the most nerve wracking things before I moved abroad. Now I feel confident that I can go to any city in the world and find my way around. Living on my own and not being able to have my family to walk me through new things was a huge eye opener. Being able to figure things out on my own, making decisions and problem solving were all skills that I learned while abroad. Immersing yourself in a new country for a long term study abroad program helps you grow. The longer you stay in the country, the deeper your connection to the area is. Through study abroad you don’t just learn from a textbook but you learn throughout your day to day life in the country you are studying.
Short-term program offers intensive experience By Rebecca Schreiber I have always wanted to travel abroad, and my list of dream destinations is extensive. Through Murray State Education Abroad, I was able to check one of these destinations off the list. I had never imagined I would actually have the opportunity to travel to China, but the two-week Discover China program in the summer of 2014 changed my life. Some students may wonder how much they can actually gain from a study abroad program that is only two to four weeks long. The truth is, they can gain a great deal more than they expect. Most short programs are supplemented by classes during the second half of the semester prior to the study abroad program. This allows for students to experience the classroom with the professor and experience the on-site excursions with ease. Students can begin to learn about the sites and culture of the country they will be visiting sooner rather than later. They can also begin to become acquainted with each other and the profes-
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sor before the study abroad program begins. Through this method, students learn a greater amount of information beforehand. Then, when they arrive at their study abroad destination, they can fully experience the many activities that are packed into the two to four weeks. The short study abroad programs are ideal for people who may be concerned about being away from home for a long period of time. Many people worry they will feel
too uncomfortable in a foreign country or experience homesickness. These fears may be strong enough to deter students from studying abroad. With the short study abroad programs, students can experience the excitement of traveling without the concern. Spending a short amount of time abroad also gives students more time to participate in other activities over their breaks. University students may be busy with jobs and internships or
other plans, such as family vacations. Short programs abroad allow students to earn credit and experience the wonder of traveling abroad, while still having the opportunity to fulfill their other goals and obligations. Short study abroad programs are also ideal for people with demanding degree programs. While there is a wide variety of courses offered, including many required university studies, not all students are able to spend an entire semester abroad and still be able to stay on track within their degree program. Short programs give these students the opportunity to experience education abroad without getting off their degree plan. Students can discover a life-changing experience by participating in a short-term program. Students who would otherwise be unable to study abroad can learn about themselves and a new culture while earning university credit for a week or a month. Opportunities abound for short study abroad programs in which students can learn and grow in a safe, convenient, and fun manner.
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Immersion program offers different opportunity By Kayla Harbin Standing at the base of an immense mountain range in Patagonia, situated in the heart of southern Chile, I realized just how vast and absolutely breathtaking our world is. This past May, I boarded a plane by myself for the first time and set off for a foreign country. I dreamed it to be a magical and mysterious place full of endless adventure waiting for me. Although I knew that my study abroad program would be beneficial for my academic studies and hopefully for my Spanish speaking skills, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would gain so much from my experience. Not only did I finish my minor and tremendously enhance my Spanish speaking skills, I also grew as a person in ways that I never expected. My program was unique, as it was a true immersion experience. In Chile, I lived with a loving family, who I still keep in contact with. I woke up and was greeted by my “mamita” who had
breakfast waiting for me everyday and two children who begged to play until I had to leave for school. After class, I spent my afternoons wandering around this foreign place that I soon came to see as home, and my evenings were filled with countless conversations, laughter, and baking as
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own children. These people taught me more about the Chilean culture and the Spanish language than I ever would have learned sitting in a classroom in Murray, Kentucky. I learned to be aware of my surroundings, but also to trust others, as we are
These people taught me more about the Chilean culture and the Spanish language than I ever would have learned sitting in a classroom.
I truly became a part of the family. From the time that I was dropped off to survive on my own with my new family, until the night that I was tearfully dropped off at the airport to return home, I was thrust into speaking Spanish. Little did I know, I was never really trying to survive on my own. I was immersed in a culture that accepted me as one of their own and became part of a family who supported and cared for me like they did their
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all human, no matter how different we may look from one another. I learned to work well in groups in order to survive, but also to have confidence in myself, my decisions, and my abilities to thrive in a foreign environment. I learned that I love the United States and developed a new appreciation for being on American soil, but also that other places do things differently and that their way is sometimes the better way.
Azar Nafisi once said, “you get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place. Like you’ll not only miss the people you love, but you’ll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you’ll never be this way ever again.” Before I lived in Chile this past summer, this quote never made too much sense to me. However, the morning that I was packing up my room, I stumbled across this quote again, and it has been stuck in my mind ever since. The feeling described here is one of nostalgia, excitement, and a pit in your stomach all at once. At this moment, I realized just how much being immersed in the relaxed Chilean lifestyle allowed me to spread my wings and change me for the better. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and forget that there is a huge world out there just waiting for you to explore its nooks and crannies and reveal things about yourself that you never would have thought to be true.
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Building blocks of education Two weeks abroad turns into a graduate degree Rachel Clifford When I was seven years old, I found a photo album that belonged to my mom, containing dozens of photos from her study abroad in London. I told her then that I wanted to visit one day. As I learned more about the city, its history, and its culture, that desire only grew. I was determined to get to England one day, to see everything my mother had seen and more. All I needed was an opportunity. That opportunity came in 2012, in the form of Literary London, a two week winter study abroad course. As part of the Honors Program, I was required to study abroad. This not only met the requirement, but satisfied a dream I had held onto for twelve years—or so I thought. The two weeks spent in London were packed with activity. We did all the tourist-y things, like going to the British Museum and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, but we also took several day trips to places like Stonehenge, Dover, Bath and Canterbury. Everything was new and exciting. London was my oyster. But the closer it got to the end of the program, the more I found I didn’t want to leave. This was supposed to satisfy my dream. Instead, it had only made me want to come back, for a longer period of time. Before ever leaving London, I started researching semester-long options for studying abroad in England. I came up with Kingston University, twenty minutes outside of London and across the Thames from Hampton Court. Over the next year and a half, I finalized plans, and in September of 2014, I left the US for England a second time. This experience was different from the first in almost every way. During my first study abroad experience, I felt more like a tourist, taking in the sights without meeting any people. This time, I felt like I fit in. That isn’t to say that it was all perfect. At the beginning, I missed things I had taken for granted, like driving or my family. But the more I explored and the longer I stayed, the more England felt like home. I got used to walking ten minutes to Sainsbury’s when I needed to buy groceries, and
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I was able to video chat with my parents anytime. Possibly the most difficult thing to get used to, though, was the “study” part of study abroad. I was used to having the same classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every Tuesday and Thursday. Instead, classes were divided into lectures and seminars and were held one day a week. In addition, grading
methods were different. Rather than having three tests, a paper, and an attendance portion which all factored into my grade for a class, I had, at most, two papers per class that decided my grade. Most coursework was done outside the classroom—reading lists for each of my classes made up a page in each syllabus. Instead of working on several small projects throughout the semester, I had to
work on one major project per class over the course of three months. I had to adapt to different teaching and assessment methods, and those differences helped me grow as a student. One of the four classes I took was Narrative Techniques in Popular Fiction, taught by mystery author Adam Baron. It was through him that I discovered that Kingston offered an MA program in publishing. Up until that semester, I had looked into graduate programs in the United States. Since I want to go into the publishing industry, establishing connections is key, and graduate school helps with networking. Adam introduced me to the director of the Publishing MA program, Alison Baverstock, who literally wrote the books on marketing in publishing. She gave me the overview of the program and explained that they host a series of lectures and events to facilitate networking between industry professionals and students. Publishing is a difficult field to break into, but the program helps make that possible through work experience and networking. The more I looked into the program, the more I knew that this was the one I wanted to apply to. So I did. I was accepted two weeks later. Looking back, I see now that my dream wasn’t realized when I went to England the first time, or even the second time. My dream has evolved and grown, just as I have. Without my study abroad experiences, this never would have happened. If I hadn’t gone for two weeks, I never would have realized that I was fully capable of taking care of myself in another country, and I never would have applied for a semester program. Without the semester program, I never would have made the contacts I needed to get into a fantastic graduate program. Not only that, but I would have thought it was impossible to spend an entire year without my family and friends, or the comforts of home. Each study abroad program was a building block, preparing me for the next step in life, and my degree abroad will only serve as the next, and the largest, building block to date.
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Study abroad in 2015-16 on one of these incredible opportunities WINTER 2015-16
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• Agriculture in Australia: AGR 200 International Agricultural Experience, AGR 533/AGR 636: Seminar in International Agricultural Systems, Michelle Santiago & Rhea Ann Wright Holland • Visual Travel Journal in London, Nicole Hand • Education in India: SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities, Ajay Das • Humanities in Italy: HUM 211 Places, Spaces, & Faces in Italy, Bernard Lewis • International Business Seminar in Europe: BUS 396/696, Heath Keller • Journalism in London: Abbey Road to Downton Abbey: The British Invasion as U.S. Media Phenomenon, Marcie Hinton • Music in Italy: MUS 431/105 Exploring Sounds in Ancient Grounds, Tana Field Bartholomew • Nursing in India: NUR 409 Issues in Health Care Delivery, Kathy Farrell • OSH in Argentina: OSH 330/630 Global Issues in Occupational Safety & Health, Gary Morris
• CIV 202/HON 202 World Civilizations II: London as an Imperial City, Kathy Callahan • COM 340 Intercultural Communication, Patty Parish • EDU 370 Expanding Educational Horizons through International Travel, Tina Grant & Pam Matlock • ENG 334 Shakespeare, Rusty Jones • HIS 409/609 Tudor Stuart England, Kathy Callahan • INF 101 Research in the Information Age, Ashley Ireland • ITD 388 International Experience in Interior Design: Historic Interiors, Carrie Cox • SWK 435 Human Rights, Jeff Wylie
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• Semester in Regensburg, Germany: Accounting, Business, CIV, German Language, History, Humanities and Nursing with Fred Miller, Tommy Stambaugh, Marjorie Hilston and Tonia Mailow
• Agriculture in Hungary: AGR 200 International Agricultural Experience, AGR 533/AGR 636: Seminar in International Agricultural Systems, Bill Payne • Non-Profit Leadership in Austria: The Salzburg Seminar, NLS 351 Leadership & Support Systems in Nonprofit Organizations, & NLS 580 Special Problems: Emphasis on Global Leadership, Aaron Dail & Robin Esau – Includes a 1-week service project! • Nursing in Belize: NUR 370 An Examination of Health Care Delivery Abroad, Dana Manley & Dina Byers • Education in Ireland: EDU 370 Expanding Educational Horizons through International Travel in Ireland, Pam Matlock – Includes a 1-week practicum in Dublin schools! • Engineering in Germany: EGR 388 International Experience in Engineering, Jamie Rogers & Jake Hildebrant • Healthcare at Harlaxton, England: HSA 499/599 The British & US Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Study, Janice Thurmond & Kathy Farrell • Literature in Ireland: Modern & Contemporary Irish Literature in Context: ENG 214, 330, 614, HUM 205, HON 251, Ann Neelon, Mike Morgan, & Peter Murphy • Science in Belize: BIO 387 International Experience in Biological Sciences & GSC 388 International Experience in Geosciences, Terry Derting & Michael Flinn
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• Belize International Teaching Experience: EDU 423, Bonnie Higginson
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Exchange & Immersion Summer Programs SUMMER • Chile: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso: 5-week sessions, Spanish language and Latin Studies, homestay • France: Internship/Volunteer in local schools, directed study credit • Scotland: Experience Scotland: Advertising, Archaeology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Gender Studies, History, Literature, Photography, Writing • South Korea: Chonnam National University: 4-5 week summer sessions in June and July, $450 + flight for the full program! Courses in Business, Sociology, Literature, Agriculture, Teaching English, Engineering, Korean language • South Korea: Pusan National University: 2-week and 4-week options under $1000 + flight, courses in International Relations and East Asian Studies • South Korea: Korea University: 6-week summer campus in July, $1200 + flight, courses in various fields of study
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• Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile: Spanish language, Latin-American studies • Qingdao Agricultural University, China: Chinese language • Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland: Economics, Finance, Business, Telecommunications • Tampere University of Technology, Finland: Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics • EMLYON Business School, France: French, Business • Regensburg, Germany Fall: Accounting, Business, CIV, German Language, History, Humanities, Nursing • Regensburg, Germany Spring: Language, Culture, Business courses • Szent Istvan Egyetem, Hungary: Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems • Kansai Gaidai University, Japan: Anime, Advertising, Art, Asian studies, Business, Film, History, Japanese language and culture, Literature, Political Science, Religious Studies • Tenri University, Japan: Japanese language and culture • Experience Scotland: Culture, English & Philosophy, History, Organizational Communication, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology • Daegu University, South Korea: Asian Studies, Korean Language • Korea University, South Korea: Full university curriculum • Barcelona, Spain Spring: Language, Culture courses
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Is a foreign language required?
By Rebecca Schreiber How will I be able to live in a different country for weeks, or months, if I can’t understand the people around me? How will I learn if I can’t speak the country’s language? Some programs, such as the semester in Regensburg, will offer language courses. You can begin to learn a new language while abroad, but you do not necessarily need prior experience with the language. Other programs are specifically designed for students earning foreign language credit, such as the Chile exchange program. In these programs, courses will be taught in the foreign language. Students who have already studied a foreign language can continue to learn abroad among people who speak that language fluently. Immersion programs can be a great experience for these students seeking to become more fluent. But if language concerns are preventing you from studying abroad, you don’t have to worry. Contrary to popular belief, most study abroad programs do not have any language require-
ments. In fact, courses are typically taught in English. You and your group of peers is often accompanied by faculty or tour guides who speak both English and the country’s language, translating whenever necessary. You will likely begin to understand some basic phrases and words simply by being exposed to and immersed in the foreign culture, without needing to study language in a formal class setting. I participated in the Discover China program, which exposed me to an extremely unfamiliar language. However, our guides spoke English and our director, Jim Bryant, was quite knowledgeable. We began to speak basic phrases when ordering food and drinks, as well as “Hello” and “Thank you.” We also began to understand others saying, “Americans” as we walked through crowds; it was rather exciting to realize we understood people talking about us in Chinese. So whether you have no foreign language experience or you have studied a language and seek more extensive experience, there are plenty of study abroad opportunities for you!
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2014-15 Participation of MSU students by college 7% School of Nursing and Health Professions 10% Hutson School of Agriculture 22% Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology 29% College of Humanities and Fine Arts 21 % College of Education and Human Services 11% Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
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Number of MSU students that studied abroad in 2014-15 200 studied abroad in Summer 2014 22 studied abroad spring break 2015 19 studied abroad in spring 2015 42 studied abroad in winter 2014-15 2 studied abroad for a full year 2014-15 37 studied abroad in fall 2014
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Funding your abroad program With help from the Education Abroad office, financing a program is easy
By Rebecca Wylie We all know that money is hard to come by when you’re in college. All the money you earn at your job goes to paying for classes, textbooks, food, bills... So when it comes studying abroad many students don’t even think twice because they think they can’t afford it. Sure, some of these programs are pricey but there are so many ways that you can earn funding toward your program. Kayla Harbin, a senior organizational communication major and Spanish minor, was awarded the National Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship and received $2,500 for her summer program to Chile. In addition she was awarded an MSU study abroad scholarship from the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business for $750. When I asked her what she had to do to apply for this scholarship, her answer was simple. “I went onto the study abroad webpage and found a list of scholarships that were available and just started applying to all that I was eligible for.” Since Harbin is getting a degree involving the Spanish language it was extremely important to her
that she be able to have an experience in a Spanish speaking country. Her 5-week Chile program counted for six hours toward her minor. Harbin took Spanish classes at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso in Chile and lived with a host family. “It helped me in ways I never thought
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be found at murraystate.edu/studyabroad. The Education Abroad Advisors are extremely helpful in this process and there to assist you choosing scholarships or even proofing essays for national awards. Students are also often able to utilize federal
I went onto the study abroad page and found a list of scholarships that were available and just started applying to all that I was eligible for.
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it would. It helped my Spanish skills, of course, but it also helped my interpersonal skills.” At the end of her program, in order to fulfill the requirements of the Gilman scholarship, Harbin put together a project of pictures and slides of her experience to share with classmates. The Education Abroad Office webpage dedicated to both institutional and national scholarships can
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and state grants and loans as well as university merit scholarships. For help with how you can utilize your current aid package, contact the Financial Aid Office at msu.sfa@murraystate.edu, (270) 809-2546, or visit them in 500 Sparks Hall OR the Scholarship Office at msu.scholarships@ murraystate.edu, (270) 809.2266, or visit them at 102 Curris Center.
Chelsea, We are very proud of your many accomplishments!Enjoy the rest of your student teaching in Belize! Love, Mom, Dad and Courtney
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Kelsey Randolph “I’d like to say Thank You to Kyser Lough for inspiring me to think outside the box, pursue my curiosities and study abroad once more.”
Rebecca Wylie “I would like to thank Dr. David Pizzo, without whom I would never have discovered my passion and love for traveling. I was able to be a part of two amazing study abroad programs that changed my life all thanks to you and your passion for the world. Thank you!!”
Kayla Harbin “Coming into college, I knew that I wanted to study abroad. However, Dr. Bodevin in the Spanish department really helped me to solidify this dream of mine into reality by encouraging me to study abroad in his home country of Chile on an independent program. Through his descriptions of the cities that he grew up in and teaching my class about the history and culture of Chile, I quickly began to fall in love with the country and could never thank him enough for opening my eyes to all of the wonder that Chile has to offer, as I only further fell in love with the country and its’ people during my time abroad. Along with the help of the stellar advisors in the Education Abroad and Dr. Bodevin, my study abroad dreams came true and I could never thank them enough for their guidance and encouragement along the way!”
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Thanks from us ... Kiaya Young “I always knew I wanted to study abroad and explore the world. My arrival to Regensburg, Germany was filled with excitement and nausea, but I was ready for the journey ahead of me. I expected to make friends and try new things, but I never expected to meet such a fantastic mentor. John Griffin, you helped make the Regensburg program so special from the bike rides to letting me borrow your coat in the rain. Even after the program ended and I was back in Murray you’ve assisted me on every step of my new journey and fore that I will always be thankful. Thank you for all you have given the Regensburg program.”
Olivia Fowler “Pam Matlock truly made my study abroad program unforgettable. Throughout my time spend in Ireland, Pam readily shared her acquired knowledge of Irish history and educational information gained over the years and through her frequent programs to Ireland freely. This made for an experience unlike any other. I gained more than I could ever imagine from my program to Ireland and one of the many reasons this is so is because of Pam Matlock. Thank you Pam.”
Education Abroad Office 179 Woods Hall 270-809-2277
Rebecca Schreiber “Thanks to Professor Jim Bryant for the incredible experience of Discover China 2014! Studying abroad in China was life-changing, and I am so grateful to you for making this program possible. Thank you so much for all of the exciting opportunities, knowledge, and memories!”
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