Study Abroad
Where
AMERICAN INSTITUTE for FOREIGN STUDY (AIFS): Travel to many different countries (England, Spain, Italy, etc.). Each country has different course offerings. You can take courses in your major, work on a minor, or finish off your General Studies requirements. Many courses are taught in English, and there are different language levels and requirements for each country.
For more information visit about BorderLinks, click on the AIFS logo.
Share in the Experience
Check out Photos & Comments of Fellow Mount Students Studying Abroad
WASHINGTON SEMESTER PROGRAM: Internship semester in Washington D.C. or World Capitals Program (Internships in other countries). There are many different programs in D.C. including Politics, Business, Journalism, and more.
There is Scholarship money available for this program...so Apply Today For more information and deadline dates, click American Univerity image.
CSJ EXCHANGE: The Association of Colleges of Sisters of Saint Joseph (ACSSJ) offers an exchange program to all students enrolled at member institutions. Students may travel to another part of the country and attend another college for a semester or a year while leaving most of their financial aid package intact on the home campus. There are 7 othersister schools in varieslocations (Boston, New York, Philadelphia)which offer a variety ofclasses.
ACSSJ Institutes:
- Avila University - www.avila.edu
- Chestnut Hill College - www.chc.edu
- Fontbonne University - www.fontbonne.edu
- Elms College - www.elms.edu
- Regis College - www.regiscollege.edu
- The College of St. Catherine - www.stkate.edu
- The College of Saint Rose - www.strose.edu
BORDERLINKS: This is a semester on the border program. Students spend half of the semester on the U.S. side of the border, and half of the semester on the Mexico side. A dynamic academic and experiential learning opportunity.
For more information visit about BorderLinks, click on the image to the left.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of eighteen institutions. Today, HACU represents nearly 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
For more information regarding HACU scholarships and how to apply please visit their website: http://www.hacu.net
125 scholarships will be awarded to students studying abroad during the summer of 2010. These awards will be up to $5,000 with an average award of $3,000. To be eligible applicants must be majoring in a Science, Technology, and Engineering or Math (STEM) field. Click the logo to view the 2010 Award Cycle Fact Sheet and Apply!.
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Study Abroad Term |
Summer 2010 |
Fall 2010 |
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Online Application Opens |
August 2009 and February 2010 |
February 2010 |
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Applications Due |
October 6, 2009 and April 6, 2010 |
April 6, 2010 |
For more information on the Gilman Scholarship other study abroad programs, living tips and scholarship opportunities please visit: www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html.
Friends and alums of Mount St. Mary's College - who are themselves veterans of international travel - have set aside $1,500 to fund the Globetrotter Grant for MSMC. The purpose is to facilitate foreign travel by a student at the Chalon Campus of the college. The Grant may be used to provide seed money for a trip or it can be used to subsidize a planned trip. The Board of the Globetrotter Grant stronly encourages innovative and creative proposals covering a wide range of travel.The Globetrotter Grant is open to all Chalon students. While the award is based ONLY on the personal travel described in the application, the personal trip maybe be combined with a study abroad program.
Applications Accepted Beginning: January 25, 2010
Application Deadline: Midnight, February 11, 2010
For more information on the Globetrotter Grant, to apply, and to ready about the exciting trips of previous winners, please visit the Globetrotter Grant website: www.GlobetrotterGrant.com.
When
You must attend in your Junior or Senior year for most majors. Liberal Studies and Science majors may go 2nd semester of Sophomore year. Doheny transfer students must complete one semester at Chalon and attend in your Junior year.
Other Requirements
Must have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA.
This is a Mount requirement; NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ON THIS REQUIREMENT. American University applicants must get a nomination from a full-time faculty member in their major.
Deadlines
- For Spring semester: November 1
- For Fall semester: April 1
MSMC TRAVEL AWARD
$500 MSMC TRAVEL AWARD – APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR FALL 2010. DUE APRIL 5, 2010.
For more information and downloadable forms read the Travel Award Purpose information.
Forms
Exchange Applications
- Transfer of Credit
- Study Abroad Application (signed by the Chalon Advisement Center).
- Washington Semester Program application
- CSJ application
Online Resources
STUDENTS ABROAD: Your one stop site of information on all you need to know before studying abroad.
Find out more about:
- Travel documents you may need
- Finding your nearest ambassy
- What to do in an emergency
- Current travel warnings
- Traveling with insurance
- And generally how NOT to make a spectacle of yourself.
Other Information
- Study Abroad Scholarship Search (GoAbroad.com): http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/scholarship/index.cfm
- 10 Reasons for African Americans to Study Abroad: http://www.blackcollegian.com/international/plato_10_reasons_0806.htm
Anyone planning to study away must meet with the Chalon Advisement Center
H401 / x4070
Advisement@msmc.la.edu