A service project in Belize or global project with a German team would grab a potential employer's attention.
Nearly every employer today is looking for people who can work and communicate effectively in a diverse environment. They are looking for people who show initiative and leadership skills. Participation in a study abroad program can demonstrate all of these skills to a potential employer.
Built around Gateway’s academic programs Global Scholar study abroad opportunities are typically two to three weeks in length and are planned around breaks to work with student schedules. They typically cost less than $4,500. Gateway also works with students to help cover program costs – up to 50% in scholarships, financial aid eligibility and additional fundraising opportunities.
Applications are typically taken from January – March for travel the following year.
2013-14 Programs
Service Learning in Belize
Tentative dates: January 1 - 11, 2014
Open to Horticulture, Information Technology, and Nursing program students. Participants will work with the non-profit, Peacework in community building projects with schools, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations. Participants will earn 3 credits for the Serving to Learn Globally course.
Estimated cost of $3,000 includes transportation, lodging, most meals and coursework. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $1,500. Coursework can be included in financial aid if eligible and other fundraising opportunities are available helping to make the trip affordable.
Study abroad leaders: Kate Field, Rebecca Marschner, Rene Seymour
Study Abroad Recommendation Form
Application deadline: March 28. 2013
Hessen Exchange – Hanau, Germany
Tentative dates: February 28 - March 15, 2014
Open to Accounting, Administrative Professional, Business Management, Graphic Communication, Information Technology, Marketing, Professional Communication, and Supervisory Management program students. Participants enroll in a 3 credit International BIZ Internship course and work with students from our sister college, in Hanau to provide a customized project to meet the needs of a business client. Face-to-face project work will take place in October 2013 when German students visit Gateway and March 2014 when Gateway students visit Germany.
Estimated cost of $2,750 includes transportation, lodging, meals and coursework. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $1,400. Coursework can be included in financial aid if eligible and other fundraising opportunities are available helping to make the trip affordable.
Study abroad Leader: Cheryl Ucakar
Study Abroad Recommendation Form
Application deadline: May 30, 2013
International Advertising in Berlin and Paris
Tentative dates: February 28 - March 15, 2014
Open to Graphic Communication, Professional Communication and Marketing program students with an interest in photography. Participants will create a multimedia project partnering with international advertising agency, Leo Burnett in Berlin and Paris. Program also includes visits to destinations such as, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Versailles. Participants will earn 3 credits for Multimedia Applications course.
Estimated cost of $4,000 includes transportation, lodging, most meals and coursework. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $2,000. Coursework can be included in financial aid if eligible and other fundraising opportunities may be available making the trip affordable.
Study abroad leaders: Elaine Asma and John Mizer
Study Abroad Recommendation Form
Application deadline: May 10, 2013
