Northwestern Oklahoma State University

2009 Study AbroadSummer Interim Session-May

Are you ready---for the educational experience

of a LIFETIME?

What is “study abroad”?

Studying Abroad:

“the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a

foreign country.”

Source: wikipedia

Learning takes place in fun settings!

What is the Value of Studying Abroad?

Reflective thought (the skill most called upon after college)

Global perspective Cross-cultural understanding Self development Application of textbook theory to practice International experience when seeking

employment

Why Should I Study Abroad?

Build your resume Enhance job opportunitiesDevelop a networkAugment your academic

programCreate lifetime memoriesFun way to learn!

2004

Ireland & England

2006

Spain

Students Enjoy Studying Abroad

“Studying abroad in Costa Rica was nineteen of the most amazing memorable days of my life.” Mandy Campbell, Jet, NWOSU graduate student in Management and Marketing

2007 Costa Rica

2008 Costa Rica

2009 Destination- China

One of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, dating back more than 6,000 years

Population: 1.3 BillionEmerging world economic powerAlso known as the Middle

Kingdom

BeijingCapital of the People’s

Republic of ChinaPopulation: 13 millionChina’s 2nd largest cityHost city for 2008

Olympic Games

Beijing Itinerary: Great Wall

Beijing Itinerary: Temple of Heaven

Beijing Itinerary: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

Sias UniversityVisit birth place of first Chinese EmperorVisit Yutong Bus FactoryVisit Shaolin TempleClasses in Chinese language, Chinese

customs, Chinese history, martial arts

Shanghai ItineraryYu Yuan Garden Nanjing Road

Huangpu River cruise

Courses Available for Study Abroad

HumanitiesBusinessContinuing Education – Non

Credit

China Study Abroad

Costs

$2850 – A real value for 14 days!Includes:

AirfareAccommodationsScheduled Group Activities/Tours/ExcursionsMost Meals

Tuition for Course Credit*Financial aid may apply*Continuing education fee for non-credit

Current Passport & Chinese VisaRecommended Immunizations for Hepatitis

A&B and TetanusPersonal Expenses for Souvenirs, Etc.

Deadline / Schedule

Program Fee- $2850 USD

Today! Apply for NWOSU study abroad program. January 15 – Apply for US passport (if participant does not

currently have one). February 15 – 1st Installment - $950, includes $100 non-

refundable deposit March 1 – Passports mailed to US Embassy by NWOSU officials March 15 – 2nd Installment - $950 April 30 – 3rd Installment - $950 for Full Payment Payable to NWOSU Business Office-Study Abroad Financial aid may apply for tuition (Student must be enrolled in

credit class(es) prior to departure.)

Dr. Patti WilberStudy Abroad CoordinatorShockley Hall 19580-327-8506plwilber@nwosu.edu

For More Information and Application

Contact:

Dr. Mike KnedlerDean of School of Arts & SciencesFine Arts 211580-327-8590jmknedler@nwosu.edu

Apply Now!!!

A lifetime experience awaits YOU!