1. Before you present
Use our website ( 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.

2. My Study Abroad Plans
By: (insert name here)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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! abroad/funding
(find specific info on the scholarships you’ve chosen as well as other funding options on our website)

10. 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
You can also find more information at Health, Safety & Security Abroad

11. 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:

12. Still have questions? Contact the Office of Study Abroad:
(319)
1111 University Capitol Centre
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8 AM-5 PM
Check out their social media!