March 2024
Spring into Adventure!
We hope your spring break was filled with adventure and unforgettable memories! Whether you took part in a short-term study abroad experience over the break or are preparing to set off on your summer abroad, we're here to help. So pack your curiosity, grab your passport, and let's get ready for your next adventure. Wherever your studies take you, we'll see you there!Make an IMPAQT
Over spring break, ten students from Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus traveled to CMU-Qatar as part of the IMPAQT exchange! Just before the break, we welcomed CMU-Qatar students to our Pittsburgh campus as well. IMPAQT's goal is to deepen the connections between Tartans studying in Pittsburgh and Qatar and promote intercultural understanding. It is also a great opportunity for you to visit our global campuses! Interested in taking part? Set up an appointment to find out how to get involved!
Greetings from Florence
Ever wonder about a day in the life of a Tartan abroad? Join Jennifer Bortner for a day in Florence, Italy, and get a glimpse of her daily routine. And yes, the literary cafes and pasta are just as amazing as you've always imagined. Check out her latest diary entry in The Tartan.
Thinking Of Scotland?
Jocelyn Morningstar, an Information Systems major, spent the fall semester of her third year studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh through IFSA Butler. We caught up with her on her experience abroad:
What was your favorite class abroad?
I took a course called Understanding Gender in the Contemporary World. We learned all about gender stereotypes, how they impact all areas of the world, and how they are connected to much larger issues. It gave me a new perspective on how to look at the world and showed me that gender biases are everywhere. One of the learning objectives of the course was to see the world in its gendered ways so that we can start to make changes in a more equitable direction.
What was your favorite thing you did outside of the classroom?
The program I studied abroad through set up a lot of fun activities for us to do if we wanted. Some of my favorite activities were taking a weekend trip to the Highlands, doing a boat tour of Lochness, seeing a professional women's soccer game, and attending a traditional Scottish Ceilidh. Through this program I got to meet a lot of other students studying abroad and making amazing friendships.
Any travel tips or advice for Tartans thinking of studying abroad?
Studying abroad is definitely intimidating and takes a lot of preparation, but it is entirely worth it. Getting to live in a different country and experience another university was such an eye-opening experience for me. While abroad, don't be afraid to try new things and ask as many questions as you can because, at the end of it all, if you embarrass yourself, you are never going to see those people again if you don't want to.
Reminders & Events
Summer, Fall 2024 and Academic Year 24-25 Study Abroad Students:
Be sure to register for a required Pre-Departure session. You can register on Tartan Connect by clicking on your preferred session in the Study Abroad Calendar.
Plus, it's a great time to apply for scholarships! Read our recent news article about upcoming scholarship deadlines, and you can also find information about funding and scholarships on our Study Abroad Funding page.
Returned Study Abroad Students:
Did you recently return from study abroad? Please be sure you've sent your transcripts to the University Registrar's Office. Find out more information about how to send your transcripts.
If you want to be featured in a future newsletter, on our instagram, or serve as an E-Peer Ambassador for future CMU study abroad students, email us at goabroad@andrew.cmu.edu to let us know!
Study Abroad Alumni graduating in May can order international stoles online until April 12. International stoles are only available online, they are not available in the University Store. All regalia can also be ordered from this site and shipped together with the international stole if you prefer.
| ASAP | Apply now for fall 2024 and 2024-2025 academic year Sponsored and External Study Abroad Programs. While these programs generally admit students on a rolling basis, we recommend applying early! |
| March 14 | Study Abroad Coffee Hour in the CUC! Come chat about all things study abroad from 2 to 3 p.m. Advisors will be sitting in Skibo Cafe, come find us! |
| March 26 - April 4 | All students studying abroad during fall 2024 or academic year 24-25 are required to attend one Pre-Departure Orientation (held on March 26, 27, April 3 and 4). You can register on Tartan Connect by clicking on your preferred session in the Study Abroad Calendar. |
| March 31 | Application deadline for Tartan's Abroad Scholarship for summer 2024. |
| April 1 | Application deadline for the EuroScholars Program. |
| April 10 | Deadline to submit CMU forms for any student studying abroad in summer 2024, fall 2024, and academic year 2024-25. |
Get Connected
We're always here to help and advise you on study abroad options! Check out our Instagram for our staff profiles, or schedule an appointment online or in person to learn more about study abroad at CMU and to ask questions throughout the process. We look forward to hearing from you!
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