Center for International Education
Study Abroad
Study abroad is an opportunity for any SSC student to experience another culture by studying at a foreign institution for a semester, year, or summer. Experiencing life in another country and culture will broaden your understanding of the language and people of a different world region. The College is committed to making programs available and encouraging any interested student to study abroad in order to discover the world and bring it home.
Mission
The mission of the program is to provide information and guidance to help students pursue studies in a foreign country, expand their knowledge of other countries and cultures, broaden their view of the world, and to enable other SSC Students to learn from those who have studied abroad.
Locations
SSC has semester and yearlong Study Abroad Programs in:
SSC also has affiliation agreements with several organizations. Additional opportunities in just about any country in the world are also available through programs sponsored by other institutions. In the past few years, SSC students have studied in Austria, Australia, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Spain.
Costs
Most Study Abroad programs are comparable in cost to a semester at Salem State. Others can be more expensive, depending on the program and the cost of living in a particular country. Financial Aid can be applied toward study abroad. Also, extra expenses including airfare and personal expenses can be included in your financial aid application. So, in short, Study Abroad is an affordable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Credits
Study Abroad students typically earn 12-15 credits per semester and the grades appear on the transcript as credit from a foreign school or contact university. Grades are not averaged into your cumulative grade point average, but do move you toward graduation.
Need more information?
- Check out the Study Abroad Handbook [PDF 325KB]
- Browse the Study Abroad library located in the Center for International Education, 8 Harrison Rd, South Campus or call 978-542-6351.
Applying
SSC Studying Abroad Application [PDF 50KB]
Required along with this application form are:
- A Short Essay-Please discuss your reasons for wanting to study abroad including your academic and personal goals, interests in your country of destination, and preparedness for this experience.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from professors, advisors, or supervisors.
- Three passport photos.
- A $10* application fee.
- A transcript of your academic work.
Upon Acceptance by the Center for International Education, you will be Responsible for:
- Apply to and be accepted to the program of your choice.
- Select your courses and meet with your advisor to have your courses approved.
- Fill out form "Request to Take Course Credit Outside of Salem State College" (available at the CIE), bring to Chairperson of each department to sign as proof of receiving credit upon return from program abroad.
- If you plan to use financial aid, make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office.
- Complete and then take the CIE budget sheet to Financial Aid.
- Pay the $200.00 study abroad fee (make checks payable to Salem State College).
- Get a passport.
- Apply and pay for a Visa to the foreign country of destination.
- Make travel arrangements.
- Obtain health insurance.
- Attend the SSC Study Abroad orientation.
- Complete Insurance form and Release form for SSC.
- Get an international student ID card. (Optional)
Study Abroad Program Providers
Contact Information
Study Abroad Coordinator
Dr. Fatima Serra
978-542-7105
Fatima.serra@salemstate.edu
Webpage
Study Abroad Program Assistant
Malin Sohr
978-542-7105
m_sohr@salemstate.edu
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