Borders Were Made to Invite & Intrigue Us, Not Divide Us

• 1. Borders were made to intrigue us, not to divide us MANRRS Travel Abroad Workshop Steve Sheppard, President EcoPassports

2. Its Time to Go Abroad Challenge Thought: TRAVELis the only thing you buy that makes you RICHER 3. Agenda: What were going to accomplish in 50 short minutes About Me, EcoPassports, and the MANRRS partnership Who I Am (yes, there is a difference) Who Are You and Where Do You Want to Travel? Group Exercise Three Study Abroad Myths that we have to SHATTER TODAY! Make it Happen: The Steps to Becoming a Global Citizen Financing: Two upcoming trips, Hawaii & Costa Rica Conclusion/Wrap-Up: Ok, I Want to GoNow What? -Sign up Today & help write the next chapter in MANRRS history: Study Abroad -Hawaii Trip: Winter Break 2013 -Costa Rica: Spring Break 2014 4. About Me(according to LinkedIn) 5. Its fair to say youve learned ABOUT MEBUT, THIS IS WHO I AM Steve Sheppard: Traveler, Innovator, Entrepreneur, Dreamer, Doer, Dad Salzburg Rome- The Coliseum Adriatic Sea Frankfurt Croatia Panama 6. WHAT IVE HEARD ABOUT STUDY ABROAD Travel Mythbusters 7. Myth #1: Travel is expensive I could never gain enough money to travel & study abroad 8. Have the Right Tools Plan (WAY) Ahead Budget Carefully 9. Myth #2: Study Abroad isnt for me My grades arent good enough I dont have time I dont know a foreign language etc, etc., etc. 10. Stop Selling Yourself Short: Figure out a way Abroad Achieve Your Goals & Dreams Time & Space for a lifetime of personal experiences LIFEHACKING* * Life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method to increase results in all walks of life; in other words, anything that solves an everyday problem in a clever or non-obvious way might be called a life hack. 11. Myth #3: Study Abroad is a nice trip and way to have fun But thats about it 12. Have the Right Tools Plan (WAY) Ahead Budget Carefully Remember this guy? Heres how he views your study abroad experience Source: Next Generation UK Report (December 2011) 13. Have the Right Tools Plan (WAY) Ahead Budget Carefully Intentional Success: Additional Benefits of joining an EcoPassports Study Abroad Trip New Experience(s) = New Resume! One-on-One Resume Review Your resume WILL BE provided to an HR Representative at all corporate tour locations 14. FIRST STEPS(S) Figure out WHY you want to travel Read the book- The 4 hour work week and apply it to your life on campus Download a GOOD budget planner Choose your destination Start Planning: Over which break do you want to go? Start saving money (beg, borrow, sell stuff) 15. SECOND STEP(S) Review your budget and determine best destination based on funds & schedule Submit your EcoPassports travel deposit: $275 Update family, friends, and significant others that youll be traveling soon Get your passport NOW! Online or during the upcoming MANRRS Passport Drive 16. THIRD STEP(S) Research Funding Resources A Big & Important Step: More on this in a moment 17. FOURTH STEP(S) Its time to go abroad: Apply online www.ecopassports.com Lifehack: Complete all the requirements by the application deadline GO ABROAD! Keep in close contact with EcoPassports or your MANRRS Advisor for specific questions 18. THE HARD STUFF Must Ask Questions for Diversity Abroad How is my ethnic group perceived in my host country? What kind of stereotypes are there? How should I react if I find something to be offensive? Is the person curious or do they have bad intentions? The more you get into the spirit of your trip & INTEGRATE with the culture, the less you'll stand out: REMEMBER THE GLOBAL KINSHIP OF AGRICULTURE Don't go abroad expecting racism or discrimination. 19. THE GOOD STUFF You can do thisyou really can Focus on the experience, visualize being there One youre there, travel with all five of your senses Once you do travelwelcome aboard...youll never be the same 20. Costa Rica? Yes! Cuba? Yes! www.ecopassports.com 21. YOU CANT AFFORD NOT TO GO ABROAD! Funding Your Study Abroad Experience (oversimplified but only slightly so) 22. Plan Ahead & calculate the rough costs: Program Deposit: $275 Program Fee: $3,500 (avg.) Passport/Visa: $250 Meals: Included! Immunizations: Free! Personal Cash: Your call! PRIORITIZE Set priorities. Try to put aside 25% to 50% of your paycheck and deposit funds into a separate study abroad account. Do without that coffee, movie, or mall trip & push the additional funds towards your trip. 23. Financial Aid: YES! It can be used for study abroad Visit the Financial Aid Office Aid amounts vary Do not assume you will be awarded 100% of the money needed to cover the costs of your travel program. FAST FACT: If you are not currently receiving financial aid, complete a FAFSA. If you currently receive financial aid, you must first apply to a study abroad program. 24. Scholarships: Plenty, Plenty, Plenty of availability Administered by the Ag School & others by the Study Abroad Office Professional, social, and service organizations also provide scholarship opportunitiesREMEMBER: Dont miss the application deadlines! 25. Creative Fundraising: Direct, informal appeals: the key to successful fundraising is confidence & perseverance! Flamemaker Projects & Crowdsourcing Holiday & Birthday Gifts: Request financial gifts or loans! How about a Passport for your birthday? QUICK TIP: Fundraising will help to make your trip more affordable and serves as a way to educate the public about the world of agriculture 26. To Do: The Call to Action Sign up today and help write the next chapter in MANRRS history: Study Abroad Inaugural Domestic Trip: Hawaii, Winter Break 2013 Inaugural International Trip: Costa Rica, Spring Break 2014 27. Your Study Abroad Experience = Intentional Success All-inclusive, affordable LifeHacking! The next chapter in MANRRS history Loans/Funding Assistance available Post-travel employment assistance 28. Once you travel, youll never be the same Focus on the experience, visualize being there Once youre there, travel with all five of your senses You can do thisyou really can THE GOOD STUFFAre You Global Citizen Ready? Dont Wish ItBe It EcoPassports & MANRRS Study Abroad Questions?