Although the deadline for our semester-long programs has come and gone, you can still apply for our intercession programs. But you gotta get to it soon: the deadline is due Monday, October 1. 

Going to Costa Rica or touring Europe sure sounds great, but there's lots more you need to learn before taking the plunge. And fortunately for you, there are lots of resources. First of all, here is some info on the programs. You can find all the info on our short-term programs page. 

In Costa Rica you get to report on the environment, all while practicing your Spanish and earning six credit hours. Here's what Tina Casagrand, a student who went on the adventure, had to say about it:

"I couldn't have studied abroad in Costa Rica at a better time. In the winter of my junior year, I couldn't decide between environmental nonprofits or environmental journalism. Two weeks of focused journalism with an expert instructor sealed the deal. Nothing beats the rush of getting thrust into a developing country, watching spider monkeys fly overhead and then writing about it at night. This was definitely a program for adventurers. Students hiked, spent time on our own with farmers or sloth sanctuary workers, and learned how to navigate within a new government and ecological system. I came away from Costa Rica knowing there's nothing I'd rather do than report on nature and culture. I even added a biology minor to ensure I have a good base in science once I'm out in the real world. Even though the program was only two weeks, it was the final push for a major life decision."
- Tina Casagrand

If Central America is not your thing, there's also the Europe Tour: 

Travel for two weeks in Europe, touring some of the finest European capitals, media outlets and museums, all while earning two journalism elective credits. Visit newspapers, ad agencies, magazines, television stations, and more in Brussels, Paris, Prague and Rome during winter break! This program offers you the opportunity to explore four countries and gain insight into each unique system of journalism. Travel with a group of about 16 MU students and two MU journalism faculty members through the enchanting cities of Europe. You will stay in some of the finest hotels, ride the renowned rails, and dine on delicious cuisine. Get a taste of study abroad through this two-week program in Europe!

Read more here!

And finally, remember, the deadline to apply for these programs is this Monday, October 1. That's plenty of time, and we're excited to see all the applications coming in!

Until now, if you wanted to go to Italy through our office you'd only be able to go in the summer. The Arts Journalism program in Florence is fantastic, of course, but wouldn't you like to spend a whole semester in Italy? Get immersed in the real college experience abroad? Spend enough time over there to get your Italian in good shape?

Well, now you can! Our partner university - Università Cattolica del Sacra Cuore - is the largest private university in Europe, with 42,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff, and we have a brand new program there starting in the Spring. Read up, learn about it, talk to the uni's representative on Thursday, September 13, and apply by September 20. Easy peasy!

Let's get you started.

First off, read through the university's study abroad brochure. The sales pitch you'll find inside is pretty solid: 

"In the very heart of Milan, surrounded by tree-lined boulevards, piazzas, basilicas and parklands, sits Cattolica, a world class university. The iconic international city of Milan offers a timelessness and graciousness which has inspired the imagination of geniuses for centuries, from Leonardo da Vinci to many of the world’s greatest fashion designers. Milan, a city of culture and style. A living, vibrant city. And a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students from around the world to experience a contemporary education within an unforgettable place."

In the brochure you'll get a more detailed idea of what the city and the school are like. 

Next, for a break from all that reading, check out this Milan photo-gallery and this around Milan photo-gallery. It's a gorgeous place!

And don't forget to check out their website.

We'll have more information about the program coming soon, so stay tuned. But most importantly, a representative from the university will be here Thursday,  September 13, and that'll be the best time to ask questions. 

Contact us to set up an appointment and to meet the university representative by emailing or calling Tami Lorenson.

by Fedor Zarkhin

We've got our study abroad fair tomorrow in RJI 100 from 11-2, and if you think you can miss it and just come to our office to get everything you need, you're wrong. Two reasons:

1) You'll miss out on the chance to win a $1000, $500 or $300 Study Abroad scholarship, not to mention lots of other cool prizes.

2) You won't be able to have students who've gone on the programs and the program directors right in front of you.

So although you can come to us and ask us anything you want, keep in mind that this Study Abroad Fair - which we do only once a semester - is a must-attend event if you're even remotely curious about going abroad, and if you don't mind free money to help you get there.

Just as a reminder, here are the programs you can come learn about: