EMA curriculum integration | Global Experiences

Emerging Media Arts

Why YOU should go abroad

Education abroad provides you with an opportunity to engage Emerging Media Arts topics, while acquiring skills and knowledge to benefit you in your future career.

"Education Abroad is an unparalleled opportunity to launch yourself into the global marketplace of ideas and careers. You’ll make friendships that will last a lifetime, gain confidence, and life-changing, life-enhancing skills. It will look killer on your resume.

In a globalized world, how we tell stories, and the stories we tell; how we use technology, and the technologies we create, has global impact. And the best way to become aware of that impact is to become a global citizen and make global connections ourselves."

-Megan Elliott, Founding Director

“As a first-generation college student I did not know much about what I could do while in college. My advisor told me about a faculty-led trip where I got to travel between Belgium and the Netherlands to learn about social protest and dissidence in literature and culture. When we visited Maastricht University in the Netherlands, I had no idea that just two years later I would be getting my master’s degree there on the Fulbright Fellowship. Fulbright gave me a tote bag that I carry around daily that says, ‘MORE CULTURE LESS SHOCK.’ I couldn’t agree more. Learn about other cultures and travel as often as you can—there’s no better time to than now."

- Jenna Brende, Academic & Internship Advisor

When to go Abroad

Year	Term	Recommended Student Action
Year 1	Fall-Spring Summer	Apply for the Early Abroad Scholarship Begin researching education abroad programs. Ready to go abroad in the summer? Apply to education abroad programs! Option 1: Complete a summer education abroad program
Year 2 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester	Fall-Spring	Apply for the Early Abroad Scholarship Option 2: Complete a winter break, spring break or semester education abroad program
Year 2 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester	Summer	Option 3: Complete a summer education abroad program
Year 3 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester	Fall - Spring	Option 4: Complete a semester, winter break, spring break, or post-spring education abroad program
Year 3 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester	Summer	Option 5: Complete a summer education abroad program
Year 4	Fall No spring semester option if graduating in May	Option 6: Complete a fall or winter break education abroad program but be sure to talk with your academic advisor about important deadlines.

General Advice
Meet with your Academic Advisor
Meet with the Education Abroad Office

General Academic Advice

Academics are at the heart of the education abroad experience. Education abroad encompasses any type of overseas academic experience: from traditional classroom-based learning at a foreign university, to short programs led by UNL faculty or internship programs.

It is essential to plan ahead and incorporate your experience into your degree plan. Keep in mind that your academic advisor and college requirements are your primary resources for your academic questions and planning.

Students can complete their ACE 9 “Global Awareness and Knowledge” requirement through a UNL approved education abroad program. A minimum of 3 credit hours must be completed during the education abroad experience.

Meet with your Academic Advisor

You can schedule an individual appointment with Jenna Brende using the Student Success Hub system. Your academic advisor will help you determine how specific education abroad credit will apply directly to your degree.

Key questions to ask your Academic Advisor

What are my remaining degree requirements?
How many elective credits (lower vs. upper division) do I have left to complete my major?
What remaining prerequisites must I fulfill, and how will study abroad impact my progress? Do I need to take specific classes the term I am abroad in order to graduate on time?
Which of my remaining degree requirements could I complete abroad? Are there any that I cannot take abroad?
How many credits can I bring back toward my major/minor? Is there a residency requirement I need to be aware of before I go abroad?
Can I receive academic credit for an internship or research abroad?

Meet with the Education Abroad Office

Your Education Abroad Coordinator, Stephanie Benes, can answer your questions about specific programs, talk you through the application process, and help you find funding resources. You can schedule an appointment using the Student Success Hub system.

Key questions to ask the Education Abroad Office

What are the eligibility requirements for my program(s) of interest?
What is involved in the application and preparation for my program(s) of interest?
What courses are available on my program? How does the transfer credit evaluation process work?
What is the cost of participating in my program(s) of interest? What do I need to consider in preparing an estimated budget for my program(s) of interest, and what expenses do I need to plan for up front?
Where can I find more information about scholarships and financial aid?
What type of support will be available abroad?

Recommended Programs

Although Emerging Media Arts majors can participate in a wide range of education abroad programs, Emerging Media Arts faculty recommends the following programs:

Story Abroad - Future Fictions

Program Type: UNL Faculty-Led

Available Term(s): Summer

Location: England

Course number: EMAR 291

Education Abroad Network: Queensland University of Technology

Program Type: Affiliated

Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Location: Brisbane, Australia