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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is one of the best paths to increasing global and intercultural awareness, developing self confidence in unfamiliar settings, and distinguishing yourself to potential employers.

There are many opportunities for Bloch School students to study abroad:


Short courses (plus pre- or post-trip excursions)

The Bloch School since 1989 has offered study abroad courses that are less than a full semester in duration. These courses require classroom instruction at the Bloch School both before and after the trip abroad. Courses are designed to fit into the time and budget constraints of our students.

In May 2012 we are offering five courses: London, Hong Kong, Paris, Beijing, and Cape Town:

Preliminary dates:

London--May 12-18 (pre-trip May 9-11)

Hong Kong--May 13-19 (pre-trip May 10-12)

Paris--May 19-25 (post-trip May 26-28)

Beijing--May 20-26 (post-trip May 27-29)

Cape Town--May 13-18 (post-trip May 19-21)

Each is three hours elective credit. It is possible to earn six hours credit by combining two trips.

There are also short pre-trip or post-trip excursions offered with each program
 

London--a pre-trip adventure to Dublin (May 9-11).

Hong Kong--a pre-trip visit to Bangkok (May 9-11).

Paris--an exciting post-trip excursion to Amsterdam and surrounding areas (May 26-28).

Beijing--a trip to amazing Shanghai (May 27-29).

Cape Town--excursion to a South African game preserve (May 19-21).

These are described in the materials on each course below. There is an additional fee for each pre- or post trip plus hotel, transportation, food and entrance fees.

For information on the budget for each trip click here.

 

For additional information on London     and London Extra

For additional information on Hong Kong

For additional informaton on Paris

For additional information on Beijing

For additional information on Cape Town 

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

*The application and recommendation forms plus important additional information can be downloaded under the "Forms" section at the top of the page, right hand column.* 

 


Class Meeting Dates/Times for 2012 trips:

The first organizational meeting for all classes will be in on Saturday, February 11 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The 3-4 other meetings will be held throughout the spring semester. This site will be updated as dates are determined.

Saturday, March 3     London and Paris, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 12
                               Hong Kong, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 14 
                               Beijing, 1-5 p.m., Bloch room 14

Friday, March 16         South Africa (afternoon), Bloch room 4

Saturday, March 17     South Africa (day), Bloch room 4

Friday, April 13           South Africa (afternoon), Bloch room 4

Saturday, April 14       South Africa (day), Bloch room 2

Saturday, April 14       London, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 12
                                 Hong Kong, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 14
                                 Paris, 1-5 p.m., Bloch room 12
                                 Beijing, 1-5 p.m., Bloch room 14

Saturday, April 21      London, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 2
                                Hong Kong, 8 a.m.-noon, Bloch room 4
                                Paris, 1-5 p.m., Bloch room 2
                                Beijing, 1-5 p.m., Bloch room 4


One additional meeting will take place in the summer semester after the trips. These meeting dates will be discussed in class.

South Africa--June 2012

Attendance at all class sessions is expected; however if you find that you cannot make one of the meetings, please notify the faculty member as soon as possible. 


 Other Study Abroad opportunities:

 For information on other study abroad opportunities visit the UMKC Center for International Academic Programs website.


Study Abroad scholarships:

The Bloch School awards several scholarships to students to help pay for the cost of our study abroad trips. Click here for more details and a downloadable application.

Forms:

Application

Recommendation

(For All Study Abroad Programs)

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