Study Abroad Checklist

  1. Did you attend the information meetings regarding business studies abroad hosted by BYU this year?

    Italy, Vienna and Europe Business Study Abroad Programs:

    Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 380 TNRB
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 380 TNRB

    Friday, Sept. 30, 2005
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 380 TNRB
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 380 TNRB

    If not, please contact the director specific to your program of interest:

    Italy Study Abroad
    Dr. Brooke Derr
    610 TNRB
    422-4867
    brooke_derr@byu.edu

    Vienna Study Abroad
    Dr. Hans Kelling
    3107 JFSB
    422-6225
    hans-wilhelm_kelling@byu.edu

    Europe Study Abroad
    Dr. Bruce Money
    617 TNRB
    422-4535
    moneyb@byu.edu
  2. Have you researched study abroad opportunities on your own? Some helpful resources include:

    • Study Abroad Guides
    • (books available for viewing in the Global Management Center but not to be checked out)
    • Study Abroad 2003 (610 Tanner Building)
    • Summer Study Abroad 2003 (610 Tanner Building)
    • Please note: Updated catalogs for the 2003-2004 school year are expected to be in by November!
  3. Have you contacted students who have done studies abroad similar to the region and/or curriculum you're interested in?


    • Check our web site to contact students who have participated in business studies abroad in the past: http://marriottschool.byu.edu/gmc/involvement/BStudyAbroadContact.cfm
    • 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. Have you met with Landes Holbrook in the Kennedy Center regarding questions about traveling internationally?


    • Visa Information
    • Receiving BYU credit hours
    • Contact info:
      204A HRCB
      378-4032
      landes_holbrook@byu.edu
  5. Have you assessed your financial situation? Do you know about scholarships? Have you applied to them? Do you have personal resources?


    • BYU scholarships
    • Kennedy Center scholarships
    • Marriott School scholarships
    • Costs vary by location, time, and program activities.
      • Programs through the Marriott school are usually $2500-$3800, which includes housing, airfare, some meals
      • Program fees of other programs start at $1900. One semester is typically $3995-4500. Most don't include airfare. Housing, meals, tuition, books, etc. are not always included in program fees.