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Study Abroad FAQs | Spring 2021 update | Novel coronavirus updates
With a diverse set of students and interests, the Department of English seeks to work with all Film and Media Studies students to create an international experience that meets their individual needs and goals. In addition to providing a once in a lifetime opportunity, study abroad programs also offer our students the chance to build their skills in a unique environment that stands out in the job market long after graduation. Study Abroad is also incredibly useful for those seeking the connections and experiences necessary to successfully move into the competitive entertainment industry.
In a study abroad experience, our students can:
“When I was college senior, I was given the chance to participate in a summer abroad program—three summer months in a tent in the Sinai desert excavating an Old Testament city—and the experience changed my life as my views began an expansion that continues to this day...Having experienced the benefits of such study and having seen the same expansion of view take hold in my own students, I remain committed to creating opportunities to enhance learning through the wider world and its diverse people.”
With advance planning, you should be able to fit study abroad within your four years at ASU. When and where you decide to study abroad will depend on your interests and individual goals. We look forward to working with all students to find the best fit possible.
Year | Term | Recommended Student Action |
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Year 1 |
Spring |
Begin thinking of study abroad possibilities such as:
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Year 2 Optimal year to study abroad |
Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer | Complete a summer study abroad program | |
Year 3 Optimal year to study abroad |
Fall - Spring |
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Summer | Complete a summer study abroad program | |
Year 4 | Fall - Spring |
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The Department of English assists students in preparing for their future career or graduate school experience by offering opportunities abroad. Students in Film and Media Studies might consider internships abroad, summer faculty-directed programs in Film. We have many opportunities for our ASU Online students as well. We recommend each student speak with advising about their needs and goals for study abroad in their first year to begin setting up the process for choosing the right program at the right time.
Peer Advisors are ASU students who have studied abroad on various types of programs and who are here to help you get started on a journey of your own! They are prepared to help you understand the different types of programs offered, narrow down your program options, guide you on the application process, discuss program costs, and speak about student life abroad.
No appointments are necessary to meet with a Peer Advisor.
Your International Coordinator can answer your questions about specific programs, can talk you through the application process, and can help you find funding resources for your particular program on the Study Abroad Office website. Your International Coordinator is happy to meet with you multiple times to answer your questions, and he/she would be glad to schedule meetings in person, by phone, or via Skype.
Studying abroad is an investment in your future. Like any other type of investment, it requires careful planning and management. However, the personal, academic, and professional rewards that you will gain from this experience will last a lifetime. You should carefully consider costs, budgets, and financing when selecting and preparing for your experience abroad.
You can find a link to your program’s Cost Sheet near the top of the Study Abroad Office webpage for your program. The Cost Sheet will highlight the costs that are billed to your student account as well as additional estimated costs that are not billed to your student account but that you might expect to spend while abroad. Be sure to note what expenses are included in the fees charged by the Study Abroad Office, and remember to budget additional money for airfare, passport and visa fees, and personal expenses since these are not included in any Program Fee.
Once you have reviewed the Cost Sheet for your program and are aware of the costs you might expect to spend on your program, you can begin to make a plan for financing your study abroad program. You can receive funding for studying abroad through financial aid, scholarships and grants, and community-based fundraising efforts. We encourage you to:
Financial Aid
We encourage you to speak to a Financial Aid Counselor, who can help you figure out how your financial aid might be applied to our study abroad program. Be sure to seek answers to the following questions from a Financial Aid Counselor:
Major-Specific Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers study abroad scholarships for which you may apply.
Community-Based Funding
Check out the Study Abroad Office website to learn more about community-based funding, including tips and tricks for crowd-source funding. There is funding out there… you just have to ask!
Would you like help learning about your financing options? We offer bi-weekly in-person and online Financing Your Study Abroad Workshops. Join us in the MU on Monday afternoons or log in through Adobe Connect (find login information here) on Thursdays to learn how to finance your study abroad program through financial aid, scholarships and grants, and community-based funding.
“Studying abroad in Italy was the most valuable educational experience I’ve ever had. I made lifelong friends and got to study art in the Uffizi museum and literature near Dante’s home in Florence. Years later, I look back to studying abroad as one of the best times of my life.”
- Mollie Connelly-MacNeill, BA English Literature
Although Film and Media Studies majors can participate in any ASU study abroad program, the Department of English recommends the following programs.
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