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- Sites available throughout the world
- Fall or Spring Semester, Summer Session
- No language prerequisite
- Freshmen & above
- Undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit options
- Apartments, dorms, homestays
- Sponsored by University of Minnesota — Morris
Description
Assist English teachers in high schools and post-secondary institutions
on the English Language Teaching Assistant Program (ELTAP). This
low cost, work/study abroad experience offers participants the opportunity
to help others learn English and increase their own understanding
of another culture.
Curriculum
Assist teachers of English in a country where English is not the primary language.
Assignments are for 11 weeks. Typical credits: 12 per 11-week period.
Estimated
Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities participating on University
of Minnesota-Morris programs are charged a program fee. The fee for this
program can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available by contacting
the University of Minnesota-Morris Center
for International Programs. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals,
and personal expenses are additional. See Financial
Planning to find resources on comparing costs.
Eligibility & Application
Open to freshmen and above with 2.75 GPA. Application deadline is
four months prior to departure.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
To apply, go here or for more information
on this program, visit UMN-Morris' program website.
Last modified on November 21, 2008 |