1. Ready,
Set…
Go Global!

2. Creating
your
experience

4. When
is the
best time
for your
global
travel?

5. What do you
want to gain
from your
experience?

6. Why should you do a CGIS program?

7. U of M
Support
-pre-departure and welcome back
events
-awesome program advisors
-help throughout planning and
application process

8. You will receive
in-residence
credit*
*May vary by department on campus (Engineering, Business, Art & Design, etc.) Please consult your academic advisor
regarding any concerns.

9. Programs match
with
departments
on
campus

10. All programs include health
insurance.

11. Your options
GCC: Global Course Connections (10-25 days)
GIEU: Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (3-4 weeks)
Spring/Summer Language Program (6 weeks)
MGAP: Michigan Global Academic Program (1-2 terms)

12. GCC Global Course Connections 2-3Connections (GCC)
Global Course weeks
Take class during fall/winter term & go
abroad to apply what you learn
Highlights:
-build relationships with U of M faculty
members
-take learning out of the classroom
-small group of U-M students

13. GIEU Global Intercultural Experience for
Undergraduates 3-4 weeks
Summer internship program
Highlights:
-build relationships with U of M faculty
members
-more fieldwork and hands-on
-unique cultural exchange
-small group of U-M students

14. SSL Spring/Summer Language Program 6
weeks French, Italian, Spanish
Complete upper half of LSA Language
Requirement or
continue language study
Highlights:
-8 credits in one intensive term
-homestays
-classes by U-M faculty and at local
universities and centers

15. MGAP Michigan Global Academic Program 1-2 terms
Take classes & establish a life in another
country
Highlights:
-90 programs, 50 countries, 6 continents
-more “traditional” study abroad experience
-gain independence

16. Scholarships often
apply!
Check scholarship info at your college and academic department(s)
CGIS Scholarships (LSA only)
Betsy Dodge
elibunce@umich.edu
For additional funding:
Visit the Office of Financial Aid
Mike Ross: Financial Aid Counselor (UM and Non-UM programs)
mpross@umich.edu

17. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE
WHEN APPLICATIONS ARE
DUE.
DON’T FORGET.

18. Be mindful of deadlines
Program Application
deadline
MGAP 2013 September 15th
GIEU November 5th
GCC December 15th
Spring/Summer January 15th
Language, Spring
MGAP
MGAP Summer, February 1st
Fall Academic
year

21. How much will it cost?
Find these cost
sheets on
MCOMPASS
Includes:
Tuition, living,
housing, and
one-time
expenses

22. Talk to your advisor about
alternative U-M programs

24. Can I go on more than one CGIS program?
Can I apply for more than one CGIS program at the same
time?
Where can I find out what classes are
approved by the University?

25. Program spotlight

26. After this session, we will send you an email about scheduling
an appointment with a program advisor.

27. Email us with any questions at
cgis@umich.edu
G155 Angell Hall,
435 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI
734-764-4311
www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis
Open 8am to 5pm