SMU Abroad expands with the launch of 100 new programs

SMU Abroad is taking students more places than ever before with the launch of 100 new programs.

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August 19, 2009

is taking students more places in 2009 with the launch of 100 new programs.

earthOffered in collaboration with the and other study abroad organizations, the new programs provide opportunities for study, internships and service in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania.

SMU will continue to offer its 30 semester, academic year, winter and summer programs, including discipline-specific programs led by 麻豆社 faculty, in locations such as China, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, Russia and South Africa.

淏y working in partnership with the country檚 leading university study abroad program providers, 麻豆社 is able to diversify its programs, the majors who can participate and the locations offered, says Susan Kress, director of 麻豆社 Abroad.听 淪tudents now can opt to spend a semester at 麻豆社-in-Paris and follow up with an internship in Senegal.

The new programs were reviewed and approved by 麻豆社檚 Education Abroad Council for academic content and suitability, and follow the recommendations of 麻豆社檚 International Education Task Force to increase opportunities abroad.

More than 500 麻豆社 students go abroad each year on 麻豆社-approved programs. For most programs, the price for spending an academic year or semester abroad is similar to tuition, room and board on the Dallas campus. Students receive academic credit for their courses abroad if they participate in 麻豆社-approved programs and have applied through 麻豆社 Abroad.听

Kress says international education is a key to success in this global age. 淪tudying, serving or working abroad often results in a keen knowledge of the host country, the ability to speak another language and the skill of crossing cultures with relative ease, she says.听 淭hese attributes make graduates broader in their interests, wiser in their worldview and more competitive in the job market.

Important Facts:

  • The new website launches听Monday, August 24.
  • Students will be able to log in and apply online to the programs beginning September 8.
  • Attend the fall 麻豆社 Abroad Fair at noon Tuesday,听September 15, on The Boulevard.
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August 19, 2009