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“Studying abroad is a great time for self-reflection.

You realize what’s important to you, what isn’t important to you, and what you want to gain in life.”

- Kendall Tilton | Business in Prague

About CGE The Center for Global Engagement exclusively serves Rawls College of Business students, providing academically well-matched, immersive experiences abroad. Our primary goal is to develop and administer study abroad programs that enhance intercultural learning for students.

By studying abroad, Rawls students gain the advantage of an enhanced academic background with an international dimension, opening the door to exciting opportunities: both personally and professionally.

STUDY ABROAD CHECKLIST Attend a Rawls CGE First Step Session.

– Held every Monday and Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m. in BA126.

Schedule an appointment with a CGE Advisor.

– NW102 or at appointment.ttu.edu Explore your study abroad options and choose the right program for you.

Meet with your CGE Advisor to start appropriate applications.

– Faculty-Led students – you must meet with a CGE advisor in order to begin a TTU Study Abroad online application.

– Affiliate/Exchange students – you must meet with TTU Study Abroad Advisor at the International Cultural Center (ICC). You will work with CGE and TTU Study Abroad advisors to complete program provider application(s).

Check out our detailed Study Abroad Checklist on RawlsAbroad.com for next steps.

STUDY ABROAD AND BUILD YOUR INTERNATIONAL RESUME IN ROME, ITALY • FALL SEMESTER • SPRING SEMESTER • SUMMER SESSIONS

Piazza Giuseppe Gioacchino Belli, 11 00153 Rome, Italy

www.johncabot.edu studyabroad@johncabot.edu Toll free: 1-855-JCU-ROMA

WHY STUDY ABROAD? •

Being immersed in a new culture will quickly help you discover your strengths and s�mulate growth. You will get the opportunity to conquer new challenges, think outside the box, plan your own adventures, and solve new problems that arise in the windfall of travelling overseas.

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While exploring new cultures you will become a smart and savvy traveler, learning how to budget and navigate your way through different ci�es. You may even discover new passions or hobbies such as photography or hiking.

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Tired of the same old foods? Studying abroad will expose you to a whole new world of food. From the crepes in France, to the goulash in the Czech Republic, to the Tim-Tam Slam in Australia, to the fresh pizza in Italy, each loca�on will have its own food iden�ty for you to explore and love.

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You will learn worldly skills that a classroom se�ng simply cannot provide such as understanding cultural difference and beliefs.

Students typically return home with an informed and much less biased perspec�ve toward other cultures.

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Upon returning to TTU, you will find that you have developed valuable rela�onships and friendships with people across the globe.

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American countries are increasingly inves�ng dollars abroad, and companies around the world con�nue to invest in the interna�onal market, yet only 4% of U.S. undergraduates are exposed to other cultures through study abroad. A student’s experience living and studying in a foreign country, naviga�ng another culture, and possibly acquiring another language can help set you apart from other job applicants.

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No ma�er where you decide to study abroad, through the Rawls College you can take business courses in English that apply directly towards your degree and will help keep you on track for gradua�on.

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PROGRAM TYPES

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS Are you looking to take courses abroad with other students from Rawls? Our faculty-led experiences are taught by Rawls faculty and allow students to take short-term courses alongside other Rawls students. Grades for these courses are factored directly into your TTU GPA. Students pay Texas Tech tui�on plus an addi�onal program fee to cover housing accommoda�ons, excursions, professor expenses, etc. Students are also responsible for airfare and personal expenses such as food, shopping, passport/visa, etc.

Intersession Management in Europe – MGT 4383 | Global Energy Perspec�ves – ENCO 4325

Maymester Accoun�ng in Rome – ACCT 2301

Summer I Business Law in Italy – BLAW 3391 | Business in Norway – MKT 4358/MGT 4375 | Business in Prague – ACCT 3307 | Business in Ireland – MKT 4354/MGT 3376 | Finance Scholars Program – FIN 3323

Summer II Finance in Barcelona – FIN 3320 | Business Economics in Europe – BECO 4310

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Are you interested in taking courses at a foreign university taught directly by their faculty? The most independent study abroad experience, our exchange program, allows students to immerse themselves in the culture and courses of a foreign university while s�ll receiving TTU credit. Students can take classes alongside interna�onal students and other study abroad students from across the United States for a semester, or even an academic year. Regardless of the ins�tu�on, students will pay TTU tui�on and separate housing costs. Students are also responsible for airfare and personal expenses such as food, shopping, passport/visa, etc.

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Reykjavik University – Reykjavik, Iceland VU University – Amsterdam, The Netherlands Athens University of Economics and Business – Athens, Greece University College of Southeast Norway – Honefoss, Norway Northumbria University – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK NOVA School of Business and Economics – Lisbon, Portugal University of New York in Prague – Prague, Czech Republic

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Ro�erdam School of Management – Ro�erdam, Netherlands Stockholm Business School – Stockholm, Sweden University of Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia Zagreb School of Economics and Management – Zagreb, Croa�a University of New South Wales – Sydney, Australia (non-business exclusive)

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS Are you interested in taking courses at a foreign university for TTU transfer credit that will not directly affect your TTU GPA? Our affiliate programs, offered in summer, semester, or academic year, allow students to take classes alongside other students from the U.S. and pay tui�on directly to the foreign university. Students are responsible for airfare and personal expenses such as food, shopping, passport/visa, etc.

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John Cabot University – Rome, Italy Lorenzo de Medici – Florence, Italy Autonomous University – Barcelona, Spain Semester at Sea – Various Richmond College – London, United Kingdom City University – London, United Kingdom

Accounting in Rome

Business Law in Florence

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University College Dublin – Dublin, Ireland American Business School in Paris – Paris, France Sophia University - Tokyo, Japan Auckland University of Technology – Auckland, New Zealand Shanghai University of Finance and Economics – Shanghai, China Management in London

HOW CAN STUDY ABROAD STRENGTHEN EMPLOYABILITY?

Business Economics in London Study abroad is one of the best ways students can acquire global skills and open up personal and professional opportuni�es. In today’s globalized marketplace, nearly every organiza�on has an interna�onal component. Employers increasingly expect candidates to demonstrate exposure to widely diverse people, cultures, ideas and viewpoints.

Learning abroad is one of the best ways to gain this experience and differen�ate yourself from others.

Skills learned from studying abroad that employers seek: • • • •

Ability to work in a team Effec�ve interpersonal communica�on Ability to learn new ideas quickly Ability to embrace differences

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Professionalism Ability to iden�fy, define and solve problems Increased independence

“Studying abroad gave me insight into many different cultures and allowed me to make new experiences outside of my zone of comfort and familiarity. My experiences in Spain challenged my beliefs and thoughts, forced me to become more understanding and tolerant of other belief-systems, and gave me a new perspective on the world outside of the United States, while learning about the Spanish language and culture.�

- Veronica Breitkreutz | Semester in Seville, Spain

THE RAWLS DIPLOMATS Accounting in Rome

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“Engaging with others in my field of study from an international perspective allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the global role of finance.

I am confident that the networking skills, newfound independence, and knowledge of other cultures that I acquired while abroad will propel me in my future professional endeavors.�

- Madeline Diana | Semester in London, UK

The Rawls Diplomats are a student organization comprised of Rawls College of Business study abroad alumni.

The Rawls Diplomats organization is a great way to utilize skills learned from abroad and to support and inspire a future generation of Red Raiders to study abroad. This organization provides academic support, fellowship, and community for students who plan to study abroad, are studying abroad, and have previously studied abroad. This organization also aims to establish a leadership role on campus as well as the community through working with international students in the business college studying abroad in Lubbock.

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IS IT SAFE?

For many students study abroad opportuni�es are a once in a life�me learning and travel experience, but for some parents the thought of the students venturing to another country might be a bit daun�ng. Student safety is our top priority. Texas Tech University closely monitors global events and news, offering opportuni�es in only well researched ci�es. Prior to departure, we inform students of health and safety issues and provide strict guidelines to ensure student safety.

Safety Tips for Students and Parents 1. Learn about the host country.

Familiarize yourself with laws, news, emergency protocols and embassy loca�ons.

2. Take cau�on when carrying valuables and money.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not carry unnecessary valuables or excessive amounts of cash.

3. Be prepared for medical situa�ons.

Don’t forget to pack any necessary prescrip�ons along with a copy of the prescrip�on in case of lost medica�ons. Students should also always carry a copy of their medical insurance.

4. Both students and parents should have a copy of all important documents and contact informa�on.

Copies of passports, iden�fica�on cards, and banking informa�on can be par�cularly useful during an emergency.

5. Develop a communica�on plan with family and friends.

Interna�onal communica�on is easier than ever with things such as interna�onal phone plans, Skype, and even social media.

For the latest safety alert information on a specific location, visit http://travel.state.gov and select the country of interest from the alphabetical listing.

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