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Paige Farrell Gilman Scholarship Follow-On Presentation

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This document provides information about studying abroad opportunities at the University of Arizona. It discusses the benefits of studying abroad based on quotes from past students who studied in Spain and Mexico. It then lists the different types of study abroad programs available and provides resources for financing a study abroad experience, including scholarships like the Gilman Scholarship. The document concludes by describing one student's upcoming geography study abroad program in South Africa and Swaziland as an example.

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Why Study Abroad? I was nervous I would never see Europe if I didnt take the opportunity to study abroad. I also wanted to explore my Spanish roots and have the adventure of a lifetime! Alex Rodriguez, Spain study abroad summer 2013 I wanted to learn more about the Mexican culture and further my Spanish skills outside the classroom. -Marisa Marsteller, Mexico language school & homestay summer 2012
Where to find Study Abroad Opportunities: http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/ Types of Study Abroad: UA- faculty led Exchange Direct Enroll Third-Party Provider Internships
How to Finance Scholarship Universe https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/ University Summer Grants Department Scholarships UA Travel Grant Gilman Scholarship
What is the Gilman Scholarship? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad.
What do they look for in applicants? Applicants choosing to study or intern in non-traditional locations, especially outside of Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. Applicants traditionally under-represented in education abroad (i.e. those with high financial needs, community college students, students in underrepresented fields, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities). Pell Grant Eligible
Awards Awards up to $5,000 Depends on cost of program, length of program, student need Additional award considerations for those studying Critical Needs Languages (up to $8,000) Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean, Russian, Swahili
My Program: Geography of Health and Development Field Based Course in South Africa/Swaziland dealing with interconnection of global economy, local social structures, development, and health 5 weeks 6 Direct UA Credits Lecture/Site Visits Service Project
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Questions? Contact me! paigefarrell@email.arizona.edu

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Paige Farrell Gilman Scholarship Follow-On Presentation

  • 1. Why Study Abroad? I was nervous I would never see Europe if I didnt take the opportunity to study abroad. I also wanted to explore my Spanish roots and have the adventure of a lifetime! Alex Rodriguez, Spain study abroad summer 2013 I wanted to learn more about the Mexican culture and further my Spanish skills outside the classroom. -Marisa Marsteller, Mexico language school & homestay summer 2012
  • 2. Where to find Study Abroad Opportunities: http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/ Types of Study Abroad: UA- faculty led Exchange Direct Enroll Third-Party Provider Internships
  • 3. How to Finance Scholarship Universe https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/ University Summer Grants Department Scholarships UA Travel Grant Gilman Scholarship
  • 4. What is the Gilman Scholarship? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad.
  • 5. What do they look for in applicants? Applicants choosing to study or intern in non-traditional locations, especially outside of Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. Applicants traditionally under-represented in education abroad (i.e. those with high financial needs, community college students, students in underrepresented fields, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities). Pell Grant Eligible
  • 6. Awards Awards up to $5,000 Depends on cost of program, length of program, student need Additional award considerations for those studying Critical Needs Languages (up to $8,000) Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean, Russian, Swahili
  • 7. My Program: Geography of Health and Development Field Based Course in South Africa/Swaziland dealing with interconnection of global economy, local social structures, development, and health 5 weeks 6 Direct UA Credits Lecture/Site Visits Service Project
  • 12. Questions? Contact me! paigefarrell@email.arizona.edu