Before you present Use our website (https://international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad) for sources on: Specific program info Major Advising Pages (MAPs) Costs and funding options Health and safety abroad Contact info for staff and faculty Be enthusiastic! This will help drive your points home.

My Study Abroad Plans By: (insert name here)

What is Study Abroad? I will earn academic credit towards my: Select all that apply (major, minor, certificate, gen-ed’s electives) This will help me stay on track to graduate! I can take classes that aren’t offered at UI I will engage in experiential learning by (interning, volunteering, independent research)

Where am I going? After doing much research, I have decided I would like to study abroad (Insert city, country, and provider) Program details: Duration Living arrangements (host family/apartment/dorm) Language of instruction Academics (possible classes, University, credits)

Insert pictures from your own research here! (City, Country) Insert pictures from your own research here! Food Landscape Things to do Landmarks Transportation Local university Cultural events

Why do I want to Study Abroad? My goals for study abroad are: (list at least 3) Examples: Become fluent in another language to expand career options after graduation Take courses that will give me better context for my degree, therefore gaining more knowledge in my field Become immersed in a new culture to deepen my worldview and become a global citizen Gain independence

Future benefits to Studying Abroad It is an investment in my future Stand out to future employers upon graduation Research shows that 32% of the most prominent executives in the business world chose to spend at least one semester abroad during college. 97% of study abroad students find employment within 12 months of graduation, whereas only 49% of all students find employment within the same period. 78% of employers say they value intercultural skills and consider it important for recruitment.

How will I be able to afford this? Scholarships are available through: Office of Study Abroad (choose which ones you’re interested in applying for) Need Based Merit Based (3.33 GPA for semester and academic year only) Diversity Ambassador Provider scholarships UI Colleges (choose your college(s) ) Tippie College of Business College of Engineering College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Nursing College of Public Health My UI tuition scholarships are applicable to study abroad a semester or academic year in most cases Federal Financial Aid can also apply to study abroad

How will I be able to afford this? More scholarships and grants available through: Other UI awards (choose which ones you’re interested in applying for) Iowa Abroad Bijou Horizons External awards (choose which ones you’re interested in applying for) Gilman Rotary Club Diversity Abroad.com Boren There’s more! https://international.uiowa.edu/study- abroad/funding (find specific info on the scholarships you’ve chosen as well as other funding options on our website)

Health & Safety The University of Iowa has dedicated staff that can help me identify, consider and plan for known health, safety and security risks while I am abroad. My program is vetted and monitored by the study abroad office UI also works with a 3rd party provider to make sure plans and procedures are in place if an emergency arises Mandatory health insurance coverage 24/7 emergency contact if help is needed If you have questions you are welcome to direct them to safety-abroad@uiowa.edu You can also find more information at Health, Safety & Security Abroad

Summary of my plans Where: When: (semester/academic year/summer,winter,spring break) How long: (duration of program) Scholarships I can apply for: My goals:

Still have questions? Contact the Office of Study Abroad: (319)-335-0353 study-abroad@uiowa.edu 1111 University Capitol Centre Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Check out their social media! (@uiabroad)