Why Communication Disorders Majors Should Study Abroad
By Gail Richard, Ph.D.
Chair, Communications Disorders
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"Studying abroad expands your life experience in ways that cannot be imagined or predicted. Stepping into the world of unfamiliar places and people is an explosion of sensations, ready to be interpreted and acted upon. Students in Communication Disorders & Sciences benefit immensely from immersing themselves into the day-to-day experiences of another country. You may or may not be fluent in the language of the country you are visiting. Either way, your initial arrival and subsequent days and weeks will be full of communicative opportunities. Traveling abroad, into another culture and society, gives you first-hand experience at being communicatively disadvantaged, at least for a little while. Learn to listen, learn to interpret, learn to understand unfamiliar gestures and social conventions. Experience the satisfaction of truly communicating with people from all over the world, and come back to Eastern prepared to apply these skills with future clients and patients of your own. The Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences encourages and supports study abroad opportunities for our students. See your advisor to plan ahead for the experience of a lifetime!" |
Recommended Study Abroad Programs for Communication Disorders Majors
Australia
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton
Semester or Year
CQUniveristy's main campus is located in Rockhampton, a city of about 60,000. "Rocky", as it is most commonly called, has a small town feel. It is known as the city "where the Outback meets the Reef". CQUniversity has many course options that will help you connect with Australian culture, such as Asian Pacific tourism, scuba diving lessons at the Great Barrier Reef, and indigenous Australian culture courses. Electives are offered for Communications Disorders and Sciences majors at CQU.
Griffith University
Brisbane
Semester or Year
Brisbane, with a population of 1.6 million people, is Australia's third largest city and is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live. The population is very young and culturally diverse. The Griffith Study Abroad Office coordinates overnight and day trips for study abroad students. Some examples include a visit to Byron Bay, hiking in a rainforest, or feeding dolphins on Southeast Queensland's islands.
New Zealand
Massey University
Auckland, Palmerston North, or Wellington
Semester or Year
About 41,000 students study at one of Massey University's three campuses, making it the largest institution in the country. The University is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment and an intellectual climate in which students are encouraged to excel. Programs are designed to be relevant, reflect current research and meet the needs of the International Student community. Massey University offers 4000 – and 5000-level courses for Communications Disorders and Sciences majors.
United Kingdom
University of Manchester (Globalinks program)
Manchester
Semester or Year
The University of Manchester is one of Europe's top universities, ranking 29 in the world according to the 2008 Times Higher Education Supplement. With a thriving cultural scene, Manchester is a great choice for students looking to experience city life in the UK. The University campus spans a large area right next to the city centre and is dominated by grand buildings, but also has quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafes and common rooms. Communications Disorders and Sciences majors can take courses on Literacy while at the University of Manchester, which is a program offered through Globalinks.
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