Frequently Asked Questions

Health & Safety

• Insurance Abroad
• Risk Management Policy

What can I do abroad?

• Take classes in your major or minor
• Ful­fill your Des­ig­nated Area of Con­cen­tra­tion requirements
• Learn a language
• Take electives
• Do an intern­ship or service-learning
• Chal­lenge your­self, gain inde­pen­dence, and enhance your job prospects
• Make friends and cre­ate net­work­ing con­nec­tions around the world
• Expand your worldview

What if I don’t know another language?

• Take lan­guage courses abroad
• Take courses taught in English
• Go to an English-speaking country

How do I decide?

• Fig­ure out what you want to gain from the expe­ri­ence
  • adven­ture
  • cer­tain courses
  • short-term ver­sus longer stay abroad
  • service/internship
• Talk with a peer advi­sor
• Talk with a study abroad advi­sor

Once I’ve decided to go, then what?

• Search for programs
• Talk to the coor­di­na­tor of the program
• Talk to your aca­d­e­mic advisor
• Apply for the program
• Apply for a passport