Here at Bay Path, we believe that acquiring greater international awareness and a deeper understanding of other languages, cultures, and peoples is key to preparing you to meet the personal and professional challenges of living and working in our global world. With our study abroad program, you can immerse yourself in another culture and take classes in another country. We will help you map out a plan that best fits your academic and personal goals. For more information email studyabroad@baypath.edu .
I spent a semester in Florence, Italy at Accademia Europea di Firenze. Classes were Monday through Thursday with Italian every morning at 9am. In my Art History class, I had the opportunity to see and visit many different, beautiful pieces of art and history. Those three months in Florence were some of the best months of my life!" - Ruth, Interior Design: Residential & Commercial Major
Study Abroad Locations
Ready to step out of your comfort zone and expand your horizons? Here are the steps to begin your study abroad journey!
Set up a meeting with the Study Abroad Coordinator through Calendy or by emailing studyabroad@baypath.edu
Consult with your academic advisor
Complete and submit your internal Bay Path University Study Abroad Application After you receive your acceptance letter, apply to an approved program through our trusted program providers
Obtain necessary documentation (passport, visa, etc.)
Meet with Bay Path’s Executive Director of Student Financial Services to verify financial obligations
Meet with your academic advisor to discuss courses to be taken, complete external credit pre-approval forms, and register for INN 100
To be eligible to study abroad, you must meet the following criteria
Minimum cumulative Bay Path GPA of 3.0
Full-time enrolled undergraduate student - traditional or The American Women's College
Must have completed two semesters of college
Good academic and social standing
Deadlines & Application Information
For Spring Semester travel, the internal application is due October 1.
For Fall Semester travel, the internal application is due March 1.
Complete the online application , which includes two professor references and your degree audit.
Tips to Pay for a Semester Abroad
Scholarships & Grants
Apply to as many as you can!
Take a look at these options to start:
Borrow
There are federal and private loans available specifically for Study Abroad. Visit the Federal Student Aid website to get started!
Budget & Save
Start planning & saving early
Download a savings app like Mint or Digit to help budget
Curb your spending
Stop or pause subscription services or memberships
Plan your budget and stick to it while you are abroad
Financial Aid
Work with Student Financial Services to determine how much can be paid for
Students can apply most forms of federal, state, or institutional aid awarded towards the cost of tuition. Costs vary per program.
Students cannot use tuition exchange, work-study awards or other funds not specifically designated for tuition.
Students are billed Bay Path University tuition. Resident students will not be billed for room and board fees while they are abroad.
Room & board is not covered by Financial Aid
Passport, Banking, Phone and Prescription Information
Passport
Banking
There are often very high transaction fees if you use your debit card abroad. A prepaid travel card is a good alternative. AAA prepaid travel card is one option.
Always inform your bank that you'll be abroad! Some banks require you to go in and sign a form stating the dates and countries of your trip, so don't wait until the last minute to do this.
Exchange your cash before leaving for the airport. Most major banks have decent rates. Many banks won't be able to exchange without some notice, so plan ahead.
Exchange kiosks in major airports are not always open and their rates are high, so do not depend on doing it there.
Phone
Your cell phone provider can help you find an international plan.
Consider how you will want to use your phone while abroad (will you want to text, use GPS?).
TIP: Use free communication apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, & Skype over WIFI as much as possible to save money.
Prescriptions
As with everything else, planning ahead is essential to keep you healthy!
You will need to have enough of your medication with you for your entire stay abroad.
Call your insurance company so they can work with the pharmacist and approve distributing enough of your medication to last.
CISabroad provides affordable study abroad programs and international internships. This is a great resource to use when looking into studying abroad.
Not interested in traveling out of the country? Students have participated in the Washington Semester Program at American University in Washington, DC. This program offers internships, seminars, professional development, and academic coursework.
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Studying abroad is more than just an academic experience — it’s a life experience. A CEA education abroad expands the boundaries of your education and transforms the world into your classroom. With many destinations around the world, CEA offers a balance of academics and adventure to thousands of students each year.
