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Singapore (Singapore) Fall/Winter Semester Exchange Program
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The Missouri School of Journalism participates in an exchange partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU). By partaking in a semester there, you have a chance as a journalist to prepare for the demanding, fast-growing media world while enjoying the benefits of a wonderfully, exotic country. NTU prides itself on its vibrant, multicultural, open-minded, and inclusive experiences it has to offer its students.
Academics are very important to NTU students as they pride themselves on hard work and quality education. For this program you will choose up to nine hours of journalism elective credits from their Communication Studies program. This program encompasses a wide range of interests including: Journalism and Publishing, Public and Promotional Communication, Electronic and Broadcast Media, and Communication Research. In addition, there are various other subjects to choose from to earn you another 3 hours of non-journalism credit.
Classes are taught in English.
Host Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University was founded 20 years ago and has already received recognition in the international educational arena. With 20 percent of the student body being residents of other countries, the school is committed to stimulate diverse cultural experiences among students and faculty. The University has recently been remodeled and now has state-of-the-art learning facilities for its students.
Area
Nanyang Technological University is located in the south-western part of Singapore, about 14 miles from the center of Jurong. Jurong is both a large industrial and cultural center of the country. It is famous for its Zoological Gardens and tourist attractions. It is also a major seaport, with hundreds of ships arriving monthly, bringing tons of cargo and numerous tourists from all over the world.
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"The best part was putting faces to places I'd only ever read about, and realizing that perspective transforms flat facts into living flesh."
Rachel Smeda
Singapore - Winter Semester 2007
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Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
Course Credit
For each semester of academic work completed abroad, you may earn between 12 and 15 credit hours. Of that, you may earn up to nine Journalism Elective credit hours. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
NTU provides on-campus housing in dorm-like apartments. You will live with other international students. Residences are within a short walk or bus ride to classes, local restaurants, and shops.
How to Apply
- Deadline for Fall Semester 2008: March 3, 2008
- Deadline for Spring Semester 2009: Oct. 1, 2008
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $500 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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