By: Madison, Vivian, Katie

1. Communications:
Studying Abroad
Madison McQuiston
Katherine Youlios
Vivian Senaya

2. What is a Communications
Major?
• The study of how
we communicate.
• Verbal and
Nonverbal
messages
"The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within
and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field promotes the effective and
ethical practice of human communication".
(http://web.olivetcollege.edu/careerdev/communication.htm)

3. What kind of classes does a
communications major take?
• Introduction to Human
Communications 101
• Writing for Media
• Interpersonal Conflict
• Rhetoric and Public
Presentation
• Introduction to Mass
Media

4. Why should YOU become
a Communications Major?
• Better People Skills
• Better Writing and Public Speaking skills
• Understanding Emotions better
• Learning Non-verbal cues
• Marketing and Promoting Ideas

5. What kind of job can you
obtain?
• Public Relations Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Journalist
• Hospitality Communications
• Editorial Assistant
• Announcer/Broadcaster
• Event Planner

6. How to be an effective
intercultural communicator
 Being able to recognize cultural variables
 Being able to maximize intercultural
communication strengths and minimize potential
difficulties
 Increasing cultural sensitivity

7. Requirements to qualify for
Program
 GPA of 2.5 or higher
 Unofficial transcript
 Completed faculty recommendation form from a
faculty member who knows the student well

8. Study Abroad Benefits
 Improve communication skills
 Travel while earning college credits
 Learn a new language, or put a second language to
use.
 Looks good on a resume

9. Study Abroad Benefits Cont.
% %
% Full % Fall
Survey Item Spring Summer % Total
Year Semester
Semester
Personal Development
Increased self-
98% 95% 96% 97% 96%
confidence
Served as a
catalyst for
98% 97% 97% 95% 97%
increased
maturity
Has had a
lasting impact 97% 95% 94% 92% 95%
on world view
Career development
Acquired skill
82% 73% 74% 71% 76%
for career path
Interest in a
career after the 70% 57% 59% 59% 62%
experience

10. Places to Study
Abroad
• Ecuador- International
communication
• France-Business Program
• Scotland-Communication
• India- Bollywood and beyond
• Italy- Creative Arts

11. Common places to Study
abroad for CMAT Majors
 Czech Republic
 Germany
 China
 Scotland
 Costa Rica

12. Estimated Cost
 Cost includes:
 Tuition, boo
ks and any
personal
wants/needs
 6-10 Thousand
dollars!

13. $cholarships
 Apply for scholarships to save money!
- Merit based
-Student Specific
-Destination Specific
-Program Specific
-Subject specific
 http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx

14. Internships
 Advantages!
 Learn different
languages and
cultures

15. Communication Everyday
 Experience study abroad! It may change your
life!
 Could lead to greatness!

16. Closing Remarks
Think about it… Where would you
want to study abroad?!

17. Works Cited
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http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml.
 Hoffa, Bill. "Study Abroad Parent Guide - Reasons to Study Abroad - SA - Find a Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com." Find a
Study Abroad Program with StudyAbroad.com. EducationDynamics, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.
http://www.studyabroad.com/pages/sitecontent/parent_guide_reasons.aspx.
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<http://www.braintrack.com/study-abroad/articles/study-abroad-pros-cons>.
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 “Top 5 Study Abroad Programs for Communications Majors." Yahoo! Contributor Network. Tammy Blythe Goodman, n.d. Web. 31 July 2012.
<http://voices.yahoo.com/top-5-study-abroad-programs-communications-majors-7569452.html>.
 Unigo. "What Should Students Know About Studying Abroad?" US News. U.S.News & World Report, 28 Sept. 2011. Web. 01 Aug. 2012.
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