Events


APR
18
Date:
Friday, 18 Apr 2025
Time:
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
303 International Center
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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During this session, we will go over a detailed guide for education abroad students with accessibility considerations featured front and center, as well as the existing process for supporting these students during MSU education abroad programs. Valuable for all faculty intending to lead a study abroad experience, or anyone hoping to understand the grey area of disability a little better.

Presenters:

  • Carly May Kalkauski, Student, James Madison College
  • Hailee Ridge, Program Coordinator, Office for Education Abroad 
  • Colleen Floyd, Access Specialist, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Date:
Friday, 18 Apr 2025
Time:
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Zoom (registration required)
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

  • Benefits of Education Abroad
  • Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
  • Program Types
  • Cost Factors and Program Fees
  • Scholarships and Funding
  • Navigating the Website
  • Searching for Programs
  • Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Date:
Friday, 18 Apr 2025
Time:
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
303 International Center
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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Never traveled before?  We've got you covered!

This workshop focuses on the basics from packing, flying, budgeting, communication, and more for students who have never traveled abroad. 

Gaby Baylor from the Office of Global Health, Safety and Security will also be on-hand to share health and safety information.

APR
21
Date:
Monday, 21 Apr 2025
Time:
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Zoom (registration required)
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

  • Benefits of Education Abroad
  • Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
  • Program Types
  • Cost Factors and Program Fees
  • Scholarships and Funding
  • Navigating the Website
  • Searching for Programs
  • Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

APR
25
Date:
Friday, 25 Apr 2025
Time:
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Zoom (registration required)
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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Education Abroad 101 (EA 101) is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! Topics covered include:

  • Benefits of Education Abroad
  • Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
  • Program Types
  • Cost Factors and Program Fees
  • Scholarships and Funding
  • Navigating the Website
  • Searching for Programs
  • Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

JUN
1
Date:
Sunday, 01 Jun 2025
Time:
All day
Location:
Online Submission Form
Department:
Office for Education Abroad
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To apply for an Office for Education Abroad Scholarship, all you have to do is apply for a program before the scholarship deadline. Within your Via Global application, mark the checkbox "YES" that you would like to be considered for a scholarship. This allows the Office for Education Abroad to access your financial aid record and consider you for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Nothing else is required.

The deadlines to apply for an Office for Education Abroad Scholarship are as follows:

  • First-Year Seminar Abroad programs: June 1
  • Winter Break and Spring programs: October 1
  • Spring Break programs: December 15
  • Summer programs: February 15
  • Fall and Academic Year programs: March 1

More information can be found on the Office for Education Abroad Scholarship webpage.

NOTE: These deadlines are only for the Office for Education Abroad Scholarship and do not apply to other MSU College, Department or Unit scholarships, or national scholarships.