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November 2023

Feeling Thankful for Study Abroad Opportunities

Welcome back from Fall Break! We hope you had a chance to recharge and are ready to finish out the semester. Already thinking about spring break, summer break or next fall? Now is the perfect time to start planning your study abroad opportunity! Applications are open or will be opening soon, so we recommend planning ahead. Tartans Abroad funds are available for short-term study abroad programs as well. Wherever your studies take you, we'll see you there!

Tartans Abroad Scholarship

Heads up, Tartans! The deadline to apply for the Tartans Abroad scholarship has been extended to Nov. 15 for winter study abroad. This scholarship funds study abroad opportunities over a break period. Be sure to check out both the individual and group funding opportunities if you are planning to study abroad. This scholarship will reopen in the spring for students studying abroad during summer 2024.

Make an appointment with your study abroad advisor to talk about your personal, academic and professional goals and what kinds of study abroad opportunities may work for you!

Where in the World are Tartans?

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Michael Lai, Colombia (top left); Helena Lent, Venice (top right); Iris Dong, Portugal (bottom left); Sam Rauch, New Zealand (bottom right).

Tartans are everywhere! CMU students have studied abroad in over 57 countries and on all seven continents! Students study in major cities across the globe, in environmental field stations, small towns in the world's most remote areas and everywhere in between.

Curious about study abroad but not sure where to start? For semester and year long programs, start by looking at our University Exchange Programs, Department Exchange Programs and Sponsored Programs List. Students can use federal, state and CMU scholarships and loans to pay for these programs or universities.

Sponsored Program Update

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The Sponsored Programs List is as dynamic as you, Tartans! We're pleased to announce a new Sponsored Program recently approved by the Study Abroad Advisory Board. The AIFS Athens Program is a semester-long study abroad program at the American College of Greece; on a campus with 2,900 students and over 1000 courses a year in a wide range of subjects. As CMU students and community members identify new study-abroad programs that fit the needs of our Tartan community, our list grows. We encourage students to check it often for new and exciting opportunities!

Summer 2024 Program Highlights

Excellence Research Internship Program

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Katherine Lu, SCS '24

The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers a wide variety of summer research opportunities. CMU students who choose to study abroad at EPFL for a semester or academic year are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Selected students will receive a stipend to help with living expenses. Applications are due Nov. 30, 2023. Learn more, including registration requirements and how to apply.

Study Spanish and Business in Chile

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Apacheta is a four-week Spanish language and cultural immersion experience that integrates an introductory Spanish course with 10 seminars about doing business in Latin America and intercultural mediation. Offered by UC Chile, a CMU University Exchange Partner, this course in Santiago runs from June 17 to July 12, 2024. Learn more about the program and application process.

Important Reminders and Upcoming Events

Winter Break and Spring 2024 Study Abroad Students:

Register now for a required Pre-Departure session. You can register by selecting your preferred session in the Study Abroad Calendar.

Interested in Studying Abroad Next Year?

Winter break is a good time to finalize applications for the summer or fall 2024 semesters or the 2024-25 academic year, as many of these applications are due in early 2024.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Nov. 6, 8, or 17 All students studying abroad during winter break or spring 2024 are required to attend one Pre-Departure Orientation (held on Nov. 6, 8 or 17). Sessions can be found on the Study Abroad calendar, and registration should be completed using TartanConnect.
Nov. 11 CMU required forms for students studying abroad spring 2024 are due in the Study Abroad Portal.
Nov. 14 Application deadline for the U.S. Department of State's 2024 Critical Language Scholarship program.
Nov. 15 The deadline for Tartan's Abroad Scholarships for winter break has been extended to Nov. 15.

Get Connected

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Associate Director Chris Menand (left), Assistant Director Cortney Seltman (center), and Study Abroad Advisor Emily Moran (right) are ready to help you plan a rewarding study abroad experience.

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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