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Study Abroad

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Gaylord College Study Abroad Scholarship is for students with verified financial need who have registered for Gaylord International Study Abroad programs.

Application Status & Deadlines

  • British Media Studies - Closed
  • Arezzo - Open until February 1st

Please note that a limited amount of funding is available and is not guaranteed.


British Media

Dr. Joe Foote and Dr. Ralph Beliveau escort students for an approximately three-week study abroad experience to London, Bristol, and Cardiff. Students earn six upper division elective credit hours for participating.

During the overseas trip, the class will visit top management, account executives, and reporters/editors from many different organizations. 

On past trips, students have visited media outlets including the BBC, SkyNews, The Guardian, Big Light Productions, Independent Television News, Bloomberg News, and Al Jazeera English. Public relations and advertising visits have included Ogilvy PR, Edelman and Ketchum.

  • 6 upper-division or graduate credit hours
  • British Media Study Abroad
    • British Media Studies JMC 4253/5253
    • British Media Systems JMC 4263/5263
  • Dr. Joe Foote and Dr. Ralph Beliveau

Students will be able to gain six upper division or graduate credit hours from these classes. Students are required to enroll in British Media Studies taught by Dr. Ralph Beliveau, and British Media Systemstaught by Dr. Joe Foote.

Six pre-departure class sessions to be held during March and April.

The trip will cost approximately $3,450, which includes: 

  • Pre-departure course sessions
  • Accommodations in London, Manchester and Bristol
  • Local transportation in the UK including transfers from the airport and hotel and between destinations, when traveling in the group
  • Transportation to, from and within Bristol/Cardiff
  • Closing Ceremony and Dinner
  • Various cultural excursions and field trips

Not included in the above costs:

  • Tuition and Fees for 6 hours of upper-division classes (Note: Flat rate tuition may apply for some hours)
  • $50 Education Abroad Fee (which will be billed through the Bursar’s office)
  • Airfare to and from the United Kingdom
  • Some meals
  • Passport Costs
  • Expenses of a personal nature

Gaylord College Alumni have established scholarships for study abroad opportunities. Please inquire with Student Services for more information on financial assistance for study abroad experiences. 


Gaylord in Arezzo

Located in Arezzo, a small town located in Italy's region of Tuscany, and home to OU's Italian Study Center, has a population of around 100,000. It is about 80km (50 miles) south-east of Florence, set atop a steep hill rising above the Arno River.

Study abroad includes excursions to Rome, Florence, Sorrento and Capri included, as well as one free weekend for independent travel.

In addition to meeting the study abroad eligibility requirements you must also have: 

  • 2.0 Combined Retention GPA
  • Passport (valid through six months after return from study abroad)
  • Completion of online application
  • Faculty leader approval
  • 1 recommendation letter from any OU professor
  • Course 1: JMC 4970 Gaylord 360: Storytelling Without Walls- taught by Debbie Yount
  • Course 2: JMC 4970 Food Writing and Social Media- taught by Ray Claxton
  • Students are required to take both courses and will earn a total of 6 JMC credits.

City 1: Rome 
See historic sites such as the Vatican and the Colosseum.

City 2: Arezzo 
Participate in a pasta making class and a food tasting at a local farmers market. 

City 3: Florence
Visit the Academia Gallery and the Duomo.

City 4: Sorrento
Enjoy the coastal life and panoramic water views

City 5: Capri
Explore the cultural treasures that reflect the island’s rich history

Google map Arezzo Italy Cinqueterre Italy Florence Italy Pisa Italy Rome Italy Arezzo Italy Cinqueterre Italy Florence Italy Pisa Italy Rome Italy Arezzo Italy Cinqueterre Italy Florence Italy Pisa Italy Rome Italy

Education Abroad

The OU Education Abroad office offers many additional study abroad programs that are open to all OU students.

Their office is located in Old Science Hall, Room 223.

There you will find resources and information about OU’s study abroad programs and can talk to an adviser.

For more information, call (405) 325-1693 or visit the Education Abroad website.


Presidential International Travel Fellowship

The Presidential International Travel Fellowship or "PITF" is a scholarship created to support international travel for study abroad for awards up to $2,000.