Study Abroad Assignment

Please complete the following questions in

complete sentences. Each answer should
be 2-3 sentences per question.

Utilize the Study Abroad website

(http://ncat.abroadoffice.net/howtochoose.ht
m l ) to assist you !

1. What requirements must you meet in order to study abroad? (i.e. GPA, etc.)

-Cumulative GPA of 2.75 for semester or year-long programs

-Cumulative GPA of 2.50 for summer programs
(GPA is at time of application and at time of departure)
-Must have at least sophomore standing during term abroad
-Must not be in final semester of degree program during period abroad

2. What are the three (3) different types of study abroad programs available to

students?

1. Exchange provides students an affordable way to participate in study abroad. These programs utilize an
established relationship between specific universities that exchange students with each other with each student
paying the tuition and fees at their home university and not at the host university;
2.
Direct Study abroad program is administered by an organization offering study abroad support services (i.e.
School for International Training (SIT); American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS); International Studies Abroad
(ISA).
3.
Faculty-Led - programs that are organized and/or accompanied by an NCAT faculty member, usually during the
summer.

3. What are the deadlines for applying for study abroad?

Study Tours 2016 Application Deadline: Friday, January 15th, 2016

Summer 2016-Early Application Deadline: Friday, January 15th, 2016

Summer 2016 (Regular Deadline) & Fall 2015 Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 22ed, 2016
4. What are three different ways that you can raise money to fund your trip?
Scholarships, Fellowships, Financial Aid
5. Name two (2) scholarships that can fund you for your trip and how you meet the

requirements?
Fund for Education Abroad, Marshall Scholarships
6. Where would you like to travel to for your study abroad experience and why?
 Italy, I want to go there because it would be a great learning experience and since
Im a barber most events are hosted there.

7. Does A&T offer this as an option? If not, then what would be your second choice

destination?
Yes.