Study Abroad Checklist

1. Research Study Abroad Opportunities On Your Own

   • Visit the Global Management Center to learn about Marriott School programs
   • Visit the Kennedy Center to learn about BYU programs
   • Read Study Abroad Guides
     • Books available for viewing in the Global Management Center but not to be checked out.
   • Conduct Research Online
     • www.petersons.com
     • www.studyabroad.com
     • www.iiepassport.org
     • www.studyabroadlinks.com

2. Attend A Business Study Abroad Information Session

   Asia, Europe, Italy, and Global Marketing Business Study Abroad Programs:

   Wednesday, 23 September 2009
   3–4 p.m., 130 TNRB
   
   Thursday, 15 October 2009
   11 a.m.–12 p.m., 130 TNRB
   
   Thursday, 19 November 2009
   1 p.m.–12 p.m., 130TNRB
   
   
   If you can’t attend an information session, please contact the director specific to your program of interest:

   Asia Study Abroad
   Bruce Money
   660A TNRB
   801-422-4367
   bruce_money@byu.edu

   Europe Study Abroad
   Mark Hansen
   773 TNRB
   801-422-4362
   mh_hansen@byu.edu

   Global Marketing Abroad
   Joseph Ogden
   490 TNRB
   801-422-8938
   joseph_ogden@byu.edu 
   
   Italy—CIMBA Abroad
   Brent Wilson
   460A TNRB
   801-422-5251
   brent_wilson@byu.edu

3. Contact Past Students Who Have Participated in Business Studies Abroad or in Other Study Abroad Programs.

   • Check our web site to contact students who have participated in business studies abroad in the past: Study Abroad Contact List
   • Use your connections: ask friends, family, classmates, professors
   • Ask about their experiences: What did they like and dislike? What would they have done differently? What advice do they have for you?

4. Assess your financial situation. Do you know about scholarships? Have you applied to them? Do you have personal resources?

   • Understand cost of study abroad programs. Costs vary by location, time, and program activities.
     • Programs through the Marriott School are usuall $4,500–$6,500, which includes tuition, airfare, house, and some meals.
     • Program fees at other school usually start at $5,600. Most don’t include airfare. Housing, meals, tuition, books, etc. are usually not included in program fees.
   • BYU scholarships
   • Kennedy Center Scholarships
   • Marriott School scholarships
   • Whitmore scholarships

5. Apply to your program of interest

   1. Apply online at kennedy.byu.edu/isp
   2. Obtain reference/recommendation letters that are required
   3. Complete application and pay ISP fee of $25 by 12 December 2009

6. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime