Eight Simple Steps to Studying Abroad!
Are you thinking about studying abroad and wondering where to start? Where to go? What to study? How to pay for it? There are many decisions to make and much information to gather. The following steps are the starting point for planning your exciting study abroad experience!
- Make a list of your goals for study abroad: Prioritize as to what is most important. Examples of things to consider: country of study, language of study, subject of study, term, weather and season and the desired experiences you want to have abroad (travel, program support, excursions, courses taught in English?).
- A great place to start is by filling out the questionnaire provided by the C.A.L.L. Center (LU 113, or email abroad@csp.edu).
- Once you have narrowed your search, come and meet with the staff in the C.A.L.L. Center to assist you with all aspects of your study abroad experience.
- Meet with your academic advisor and the registrar's office: Meet with your academic advisor to select the courses you will take while abroad and discuss requirements to fulfill your degree at Concordia University. You will also need to speak with the registrar's office to ensure all classes are being substituted accordingly!
- You will want to ensure your financial aid is in place and transferrable for your study abroad experience. Federal and state financial aid may apply, but note that Concordia University scholarships and grants do not apply to off-campus study.
- Renew if necessary and for those of you that don't have a passport...Apply for one (http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html)!
- Book Flight and Travel: Reserve your flight and travel arrangements if they are not paid for and organized by your program.
- Pack and Prepare: Pack light and prepare for an experience of a lifetime!
