HeadForTheHill From the Hilltop to the World Study Abroad Opportunities through WKU Brenna Sherrill Office of Study Abroad amp Global Learning WKU and Study Abroad Over 500 WKU students study abroad each year ID: 767825
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#HeadForTheHill From the Hilltop to the World ® ! Study Abroad Opportunities through WKUBrenna SherrillOffice of Study Abroad & Global Learning
WKU and Study Abroad Over 500 WKU students study abroad each yearWe invest in our students ScholarshipsAdvising supportMeet individual needs #HeadForTheHill
WHY Study Abroad? What is gained? Transferrable skills, hands-on experience, & exposure to diverse worldviews and cultures #HeadForTheHill Students who study abroad are more likely to: Have a higher GPA Graduate from college Get a job sooner after graduation Earn a higher starting salary
Study Abroad Myths: BUSTED! It CAN be affordableYou CAN use financial aid and scholarships NO foreign language is necessaryYou CAN study abroad at almost any point throughout college You CAN graduate on time You CAN study abroad nearly anywhere in the world#HeadForTheHill
Options for Studying Abroad Types of programs Academic Study Internships Service LearningResearchInternational Student Teaching Hundreds of options Any major can study abroad#HeadForTheHill
Featured Programs WKU Faculty-Led Programs Taught by WKU professorsShort-term – primarily summer and winter Numerous disciplines and destinations #HeadForTheHill
Featured Programs WKU Exchange Partners Partners in Europe, Asia, and Latin AmericaPay WKU in-state tuitionCourses taught in English Language courses (optional) #HeadForTheHill
Featured Programs Consortia Partners on WKU’s Campus #HeadForTheHill Kentucky Institute for International Studies Faculty-led program model WKU credit Primarily summer and winter programs
Featured Programs Semester at Sea Semester voyages around the world Variety of courses WKU students receive discounted rate #HeadForTheHill
Featured Programs Harlaxton College Semester program in a historic manor house 3.0 GPA requiredPrimarily general education courses #HeadForTheHill
Study abroad is a great way to gain global awareness and hands-on experience Numerous study abroad opportunities Funding available from a variety of sources #HeadforTheHill Key Takeaways
QUESTIONS? #HeadForTheHill Website: wku.edu/ studyabroad Connect with us on Social Media @ WKUStudyAbroad