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Student Study Abroad 101

Here at CGE, we have many study abroad options available for students who are interested in pursuing an education abroad experience. Browse the slides or the page to learn about all your options.

A text version of the Canva slides is available below.

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The Breakdown

Here at CGE, we have many study abroad options available for students who are interested in pursuing an education abroad experience.

The offerings we provide are:

  • Faculty-Led Programs
  • Exchange Programs
  • Program Providers
  • Study Centers

Where in the world are our lions?

  • Faculty-Led Programs
  • Study Centers
  • Exchange Programs

Study Centers

TCNJ study centers let you enroll directly into international universities or programs that are academically aligned with TCNJ.

  • Your courses, credits, and grades will count the same as a course here at TCNJ as long as it has been approved by the appropriate academic department.
  • You still remain paying TCNJ tuition & fees.

Some of our study centers include:

  • Berlin
  • Milan
  • Costa Rica
  • Prague
  • Cape Town
  • Chile
  • Italy
  • London
  • Newcastle
  • Spain
  • Washington D.C

Exchange

We have exchange agreements between TCNJ and institutions abroad where each institution exchanges students on an even basis. Students will remain paying TCNJ tuition & fees but will pay room and board costs to the host university while abroad.

Some of our exchange locations include:

  • France
  • Germany
  • Japan – Kansai
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • UK – Northumbria
  • Japan – Toyo
  • UK – Nottingham

Faculty-Led

Short-term programs taught by TCNJ faculty that provide students with the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning experience in a global context. These programs can address special topics, major and minor requirements, and at least one College Core requirement.

Why choose Faculty-Led?

  • 1 course commitment
  • Spend Less Time Abroad
  • Go abroad with Faculty by your side

Winter

  • India: Perspectives in Global Health
  • Costa Rica: Comparative Law and Justice in Contemporary Costa Rica: Through a Cultural Lens
  • British Theatre: London & Stratford-upon-Avon

Summer

  • Ireland: Black & Irish: Race and Immigration in Contemporary Ireland 
  • Ghana: Special Education, Creative Design, or Business 
  • Czech Republic & Bosnia: Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Europe
  • Italy: Gendered History of Food
  • Madrid: Spanish Language and Culture
  • Portugal: Sustainability Europe

Financial Support

Costs

Students will assume the costs of tuition, room and board, the TCNJ application fee, books and supplies, transportation, airfare, student visa, personal expenses, passport and additional unplanned expenses (weekend travel).

Scholarships

  • Funding sources available for students aside from financial aid
  • TCNJ Scholarships
  • U.S. Government Scholarships & Regional Organizations
  • Study Abroad Companies & Websites
  • Other Scholarships

What Next?

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Investigate program options

Use the online Program Directory to find the program for you!

Schedule an appointment with CGE staff

Appointments allow you to discuss your study abroad goals, program choices and the application process. Make sure to tell us your name, year, program name and/or location of interest.

Begin the application Process!

Fo.r more the application steps, visit our application page.

 

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