Writing Proposal

The study abroad program is a popular topic at Clemson. Inboxes become full with different options offered for the student who wishes to study in a foreign environment. Though the university encourages students to study abroad as part of their college experience, lack of easily accessible resources as well as difficult to understand information and requirements poses a challenging task for students considering this program. The study abroad fair provides a good deal of brochures, but the atmosphere is slightly hectic and the fair takes place during the day when students are either in or hurrying to class. Many complaints have been made as to the helpfulness of the study abroad office, as well as difficulty navigating the website. As a student considering the study abroad option at Clemson, I am representative of the typical young person to whom the study abroad program caters too. Details are very vague, and leave myself as well as other with multiple unanswered questions regarding the program. My plan is to research all aspects of the program, and to condense them into an easy-to-understand format that students would be eager to read. By perusing the website and reading brochures and pamphlets, I can garner information put out their by the study abroad office and hopefully organize it into a more brief form. I also want to discuss with students who have already studied abroad their opinions about the various programs, such as the pros and cons of a particular location or time to visit. I plan to interview someone from the Clemson study abroad program in an effort to learn exactly what they believe students should know, such as how taking such time to travel will affect completing a student's major's requirements, as well as financial questions: is financial aid applicable and what scholarships are offered? After researching all aspects of the program, I plan on formulating and updated brochure and/or a webpage with easy to follow links for answers to questions.