Information for Multicultural Students Studying Abroad: Financing Your Experience

"I had the opportunity to visit Merida, Mexico, and it was definitely a great experience. I immersed myself in a different culture and learned about people different than myself. I not only gained an appreciation for a different culture, but a greater appreciation for my culture as well. If possible, I feel everyone should try to broaden their world perspective by doing Study Abroad."

Nadia F. Yusaf yusafnad@msu.edu
Winter Break 2001-02 Land Use, Environment & Social Capital in Mexico

Studying abroad is an investment in your future. Like any other type of investment, it requires planning, careful management, creativity, perseverance and commitment. How can you pay for it? Start by planning far in advance (a year is suggested). The cost of programs varies as much as the number of programs. By planning and selecting certain programs, you may find that the cost of studying abroad is far less than you imagined, and may even be the same as staying on campus. Check out the MSU study abroad web site for suggestions on financing your experience (http://studyabroad.msu.edu/shared/afford.html) as well as a full description of scholarships (http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/index.html) and applying financial aid to your experience (http://studyabroad.msu.edu/finaid/index.html).