Why Should I Study Abroad?

One of life's great opportunities is to study abroad. It will add immensely to your formal education as you will gain new insight into your major. You will also begin to understand the complexities of communicating and working with peoples of other cultures. Moreover, you will learn how to cope with new and different situations. This will make you a much stronger individual. Finally, in today's world, international experience is a much desired quality. When it comes to applying for jobs, you will have an advantage.

What Else Should I Know?

In all programs except the one in England academic credit is available.
Contact the Director of Study Abroad for additional information and assistance.

Foreign Entry And Visa Requirements For US Citizens

http://www.travel.state.gov/

US State Department Study Abroad Page

http://studentsabroad.state.gov/

Safety And International Travel

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html

Troy Abroad Manual

Troy Study Abroad Manual - Faculty.pdf

Mr. John Grice
Director of Study Abroad
123 Center for International Programs
Telephone: 334-808-6128
Fax: 334-670-3735
studyabroad@troy.edu

Several Study Abroad Scholarship Options Are Listed Below:

Freeman Asia Undergraduate Awards for Study in East Asia

http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/

Clinton Foundation Scholarship Program for the American University in Dubai

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/pdf/clintonscholarship-040605.pdf

Gilman Scholarship Programs (Compliments the Pell Grant)

http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/overview/overview.html

Phi Kappa Phi (National Honor Society Annual Scholarship Program)

http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/

Rotary Club International Ambassadorial Scholarship Program

http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

Study Abroad Funding

http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/

http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/international/CoursesandSchedules/Major_Online_Information/UsefulWebsites.pdf

Internships Abroad

Summer Leadership Initiative Internship Program at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary

http://ceu.bard.edu/summerinternship/index.shtml

2007 US Department of State Internship Program

http://careers.state.gov

Transitions Abroad Listing for Internships in Latin America

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/internships/latinamerica.shtml

Career Resources

http://www.crc.ufl.edu/international/studentsabroad/careerlinks.php

The Center for International Programs at Troy University Offers you study abroad opportunities at the following locations:

Note: All programs carry full academic credit unless indicated.

Ghent, Belgium

• One semester program in English focused on international business and politics.
• Costs: normal TROY tuition plus airfare - financial aid & scholarships apply.
• Dates: Early October until January, February through June.
• http://international.hogent.be/

Halmstad, Sweden

• One semester or one year program in English on international business, computer science, math, information systems, e-commerce and/or Scandinavian Culture.
• Costs: normal TROY tuition plus airfare - financial aid & scholarships apply.
• Dates: Fall &/or Spring Semester.
• http://www.hh.se/home/international
  
  

Rotterdam, Netherlands

• One semester or one year program in English.
• Costs: normal TROY tuition plus airfare - financial aid &  scholarships apply.
• Dates: Early October until Christmas
• http://www.inholland.nl/inhollandcom/

Kirov, Russia

• Linguistics, Russian language and culture.
• Costs: normal TROY tuition plus airfare - financial aid &  scholarships apply.
• Dates: Early October until Christmas.
• Credit TBA.
• http://www.vspu.kirov.ru/

Germany

• Study in a German university for one year on German - American Friendship Exchange. German language competence is required. Open to all fields of study at several different universities.
• Duration: One academic year.
• Stipend provided.
• Cost: normal TROY tuition plus airfare.
• http://www.vdac.de/

Zaragoza, Spain

• Various disciplines, Spanish language and culture
• Costs: normal Troy tuition plus airfare - financial aid & scholarships apply
• Dates: Early September until Christmas
• Credit: TBA
• http://wzar.unizar.es/servicios/ingles/prese.htm

Malacca, Malaysia

• Study English language courses at our partner university in Malaysia and earn academic credit towards these degree programs. A tuition waiver will apply for Troy students.
• Associate of Science in Business Administration
• Associate of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• http://www.iputra.edu.my/general/scholar.htm