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Study Abroad Advocacy Training
Study Abroad hosted its first Study Abroad Advocacy Training on November 29. With
over 30 advisors, department administrators and directors in attendance, the Study
Abroad team discussed the benefits, accessibility, and wide variety of offerings through
study abroad experiences available to Stony Brook students.
As reported by the President's Council of Student Advisors (COSA), nearly all study
abroad programs available through Stony Brook University are either close to, or much
less expensive than the average cost of studying here on campus for a semester, inclusive
of travel. The Financial Aid office was present at Advocacy Training to discuss how
financial aid applies to students who study abroad.
 COSA cost comparison chart of Stony Brook study abroad programs. The line shows the
average cost per semester of studying at Stony Brook. Program costs are split into
program fees (red) and travel costs (black).
In a post-workshop assessment survey, those in attendance found the workshop extremely
beneficial in providing a better understanding of how study abroad works, the broad
range of program offerings, and how financially accessible it can be.
Those in attendance received Study Abroad apparel and desktop items, to serve as a
reminder to advocate for Study Abroad. Based on the success of the event, we will
host Study Abroad Advocacy Training each semester for any interested to attend and
learn more about the opportunities available to students.
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