Study Abroad at CSUSM
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Common
Misconceptions
I can’t afford it
I don’t know how to
speak a foreign
language
It will delay my
graduation
Turkey
I can only go abroad
my Junior year
I need to fulfill my
major/minor/GE
requirements here at
CSUSM
I can’t go for an entire
year
The Basics
19 countries – over 50
institutions!
Go abroad as early as
the summer following
your freshman year or
as late as your senior
year
Duration:
Summer (2-12 weeks)
Semester (16 weeks)
Year (9-12 months)
Breakdown of
programs:
Immersion
Non-Immersion
Special Focus
Language & Culture
Hungary
Program Requirements
Must be enrolled as a
CSUSM student
Cumulative GPA
Most programs require a
2.75 GPA, some a 3.0
Good Academic Standing
through semester prior to
departure
Pre-requisites met
Language GPA (if
applicable)
Thailand
Academics
Can take classes to
fulfill major, minor,
GE or language
requirements
Receive CSU resident
credit for courses
taken on exchange &
IP, otherwise transfer
Will be required to
take a full-time course
load while abroad,
currently 15 semester
units
Singapore
Faculty-led
Summer Programs
Usually intensive language & culture
Valladolid, Spain—Spanish L & C
San Jose, Costa Rica—Spanish L & C
Possible Rome, Italy for History/Classical
Studies
Possible Taipei, Taiwan for Adv. Business
Other destinations according to faculty interest
Exchange Programs…
11 countries (more to come!)
Semester or Year options
Must have 60+ semester units
2.75 GPA (3.0 for Japan, Taiwan)
Can accommodate most majors
CSU resident credit
Applications due for fall semester study:
April-May, for spring semester, October
www.csusm.edu/global
CSU International
Programs
CSU system-wide study abroad program
19 countries, many prestigious institutions
Year-long study only
Learn Language programs in China, France,
Germany & Mexico are open to
sophomores
Applications due February 1 and May 1 (for
Australia, NZ, & S. Africa only)
www.calstate.edu/ip
Outside Programs…
If we don’t offer a country you’re interested
in, you can study abroad through a third
party provider, either a business for study
abroad or another university open to
enrollment by outside students
www.goabroad.com/
If you go through a provider, you cannot
take upper-division GE and will earn
transfer credit for all course work
Limited financial aid does apply
Where will I live
when I study abroad?
Dorms/Residence Halls
Apartments (University Owned & Private)
Homestay
Private Homes
I don’t have a friend to go with.
Won’t I be lonely?
The majority of students don’t go with a friend.
Most students make friendships with
classmates. You’ll also have a chance to meet
other CSU students who are going on your
program before departure.
Even those who are shy learn to branch out and
befriend at least a few around them. The more
friendly and willing to interact you are, the
faster you’ll get to know and get to like people,
just like here.
Homestays, dorms, and apartments are all quite
social in their own ways and yet another venue
to find a friend.
Will I have any time to travel?
This will be the freest time of your life!
Many students travel in country on weekends and
during longer breaks, between countries
STA Travel has some very good short trips/tours
for many popular destinations at a very good price
Cheap airfare: www.easyjet.com/
www.ryanair.com/
Most students travel by rail. Your school will tell
you about student discounts
Funding Study Abroad
Not necessarily more
expensive than CSU to
study abroad
Some programs are
very inexpensive:
Korea, Hong Kong
Financial Aid goes
with you
Many scholarship
opportunities available
for students who study
abroad
Gilman
General CSUSM
scholarship
Egypt
Benefits of Study Abroad
TRAVEL!
Continue to make
progress towards your
degree
Learn a new language
Make friends from all
over the world!
Vietnam
Internship
opportunities available
in certain countries
Gain international
work experience!
Get a competitive edge
for jobs and/or
graduate schools
Gain a greater
appreciation for
culture & diversity
Final Words
Apply EARLY!
Better to go abroad
early on in your
academic career
India
• More flexibility!
• More opportunities to
participate in multiple
programs!
If you wait until your
senior year, you could
encounter issues with:
Senior residency
requirement
Exceeding the number
of graduation units
Returning in time for
commencement
Check Us Out!
Come see us in the Office of Global
Education, Craven 3200
Email tgabbard@csusm.edu to set up an
advising session & talk about your
options
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! We’re
here to help!
Thanks for coming!