Application and International Education Fee Grant Information for Students
Listed below are just a few of the benefits and opportunities that students gain by studying in a foreign country.
- Personal growth;
- Increased self-confidence and a willingness to take risks;
- Intellectual maturity;
- Developing a personally informed view of the world;
- Appreciation for intercultural competencies;
- Participating in new traditions and customs;
- Better understanding of ones own cultural values;
- Respect for diversity;
- Engaging with students from around the world;
- Expanding ones range and depth of interests;
- Improving communication and language skills;
- Adapting to new environments;
- Facing and solving challenging problems;
- Experiencing diverse business practices;
- Exploring global issues that confront the world;
- Shaping future career development;
- Increasing prospective job opportunities.
Study abroad can be a highly rewarding means toward personal, academic, and career growth.
To learn more about Lamar Universitys IEFG awards, refer to the International Education Fee Grant Guidelines. If you already know about the program in which you wish to participate, (1) review the Checklist, (2) download the applicable Forms, and (3) complete the Application Procedures. If you still are uncertain about which program might be of most interest to you, review the study abroad programs offered through other American and foreign universities simply by clicking on Web Links to Other Study Abroad Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will applications be accepted?
Applications are accepted only during the semester prior to the semester in which you want to study abroad.
2. To whom should I submit my application?
Submit all application materials and forms to:
Ms. Norma Zarzosa Coordinator of Global Studies and Study Abroad
Department of English and Modern Languages
P O Box 10023
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 77710
nlzarzosa@my.lamar.edu
Office: Maes 35
Phone: 880-8593
3. How will I know if my application has been received?
You will be notified by email within two weeks of submitting your application materials.
4. Whom do I contact if I have further questions or concerns?
Ms. Norma Zarzosa, Coordinator of Global Studies and Study Abroad (contact information listed above).
5.Whose signatures do I need to obtain for transfer of credit?
The department chair and college dean who have signature authority in regard to the course(s) you will study abroad. For instance, if you will take a course in Art History, consult with the Chair of the Art Department and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication to verify that the course in which you enroll will transfer to Lamar and apply to your specific degree plan. Note that the Transfer Certification Form must be signed by the appropriate department chair and college dean.
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