Students study abroad with KU's many international programs.
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J-School Study Abroad Opportunities

International Media & Marketing Communications in Argentina, June 14-30, 2011: International Media and Marketing Communications in Argentina is a hands-on, culture-based examination of marketing communications and media outlets in Argentina. The program begins and ends in Buenos Aires, considered to be the Paris of the Americas. In between we will visit the popular tourist destination of Salta, known for its Andalucian architecture, and then Mendoza, the country's wine center located in the snow-covered Andes. Students will expand their knowledge of media and marketing communications in a vibrant international setting. If you are interested, e-mail J-School Prof. Linda Lee at lindaslee@ku.edu. For more information and application, click here. To see examples of student work from last summer's program in Argentina, click here. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 15.

Each year, the J-School participates in various different study abroad programs, giving students an excellent opportunity to learn journalism and mass communication skills in an international setting. Please check this site frequently as we add new study abroad opportunities to the schedule.

KU Programs

Since the 1950s, The University of Kansas has promoted international exchange as a vital link in education. A national leader in providing low-cost, high-quality study abroad programs, the University of Kansas offers semester, academic year, summer, winter break and spring break programs in over 60 countries throughout the world. These vary in structure from exchanges and individually arranged programs to group programs led by KU faculty members.

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity whose benefits go far beyond academic learning. Students in study abroad programs develop skills in intercultural communication and problem-solving applicable to everyday life. Students learn to become independent and take initiative. Students often gain self-confidence, flexibility, perseverance, and appreciation of diversity. An international experience strengthens career opportunities and increases awareness of the interconnected nature of the world. The global character of the economy has prompted more students to experience cross-cultural linkages first-hand.

For details and a list of programs, visit www.studyabroad.ku.edu.