2. Introduction  College of Business  Accepted Fall 2006  International Business  Second Major – le Français  Rouen Spring 2007  Intern in the International Center Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

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4. My Study Abroad Experience Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

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6. Benefits to Study Abroad  Studying abroad lets you learn about other cultures, make new friends, and develop tangible career benefits.  You can develop real competitive advantages over students who never venture abroad to study, including  Improved foreign language skills.  A more cosmopolitan, international perspective.  Greater tolerance for other opinions.  Ability to think more originally and to see more than one perspective on an issue.  Greater self-reliance and self-confidence.  More comfort with complex situations, the ability to better cope with ambiguous information, and greater flexibility. Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

7. Benefits to Study Abroad  Career Benefits  International experience benefits those seeking careers in almost any field.  In fact, employers recognize skills that are acquired overseas.  Study abroad identifies you as informed, confident, self-sufficient, and able to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions.  Cite your studies abroad on your résumé.  In job interviews, you can discuss how your overseas experience made you more independent, responsible, organized, and innovative. Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

8. Benefits to Study Abroad  Other Benefits  Friendships and contacts you develop overseas allow you to understand views other than your own. These friendships, both with locals and students from other programs, can serve as future networking opportunities.  You can make a difference in everyday lives. Some study abroad programs offer social and community outreach programs. For example, you might have the opportunity to teach refugees or the underprivileged to read and write. Source: CollegeAnswer.com Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

9. College of Business Bi-Lateral Exchanges  Students come here; students go there.  Courses taught in English  Receive MSU credits! Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

10. Rouen, France Irapuato, Mexico

11. Helsinki, Finland Borås,Sweden

12. Krems, Austria Arnhem,Netherlands

13. Erlangen, Germany Telemark,Norway

14. College of Business Study Tours Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

15. Greece Led by Dr. Janavaras and Dr. Thiewes Spring or Summer Break  Acropolis  Aegina, Hydra, and Poro Islands  Delphi

16. Austria Led by Dr. Young Spring Break  Telecom Austria  Vienna  Churches, museums, and castles – oh my!  UN visit  US Embassy  Steigl brewery  Other historical sites  2009

17. Singapore & Malaysia Led by Dr. Young Winter Break  New Year’s Eve in Singapore  Business in the Asia- Pacific  Explore Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia  2009

18. Your Next Step  Come Visit Us! International Center CSU 250 (507)-389-1281 ipo@mnsu.edu Introduction Introduction My Study Abroad My Study AbroadExperience Benefits to Study Abroad Benefits to Study Abroad MSU Cob Programs MSU Cob Programs Your next step Your next step

19.  Come Visit Us! International Center CSU 250 (507)-389-1281 ipo@mnsu.edu