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Mapping out their course plan

During the application process and while they are abroad, students will be selecting and registering for study abroad courses. Help them determine which courses are eligible for transfer to Áñ—†ÊÓƵ, as well as which courses will be most useful in their degree progress. Also make sure they know which courses they need to take before, during, and after study abroad to stay on track with their degree requirements. Encourage them to challenge themselves academically, linguistically, and culturally when selecting courses, but also to consider credit transfer policies and possible restrictions within their majors, minors and/or school.

Preparing for a different academic culture

The academic culture of students' host institution abroad will likely be different than Áñ—†ÊÓƵ's. Encourage students to be open-minded, to plan for unexpected academic and non-academic challenges, and to take personal initiative to seek help and solve any issues early. If you Áñ—†ÊÓƵ questions about the academic culture in a certain location, contact the relevant regional adviser in the Global Learning Office.

Participating in Áñ—†ÊÓƵ, internships and service learning

• Ideally, Áñ—†ÊÓƵ conducted abroad will compliment a student’s course of study at Áñ—†ÊÓƵ. We encourage students to discuss any Áñ—†ÊÓƵ ideas with a faculty member before studying abroad to ensure that the final product of this Áñ—†ÊÓƵ is in line with the student's degree Áñ—†ÊÓƵ. Learn more about Áñ—†ÊÓƵ abroad.
• Internships and civic engagement opportunities are becoming more common on study abroad Áñ—†ÊÓƵs, with placements in fields such as the arts, business, government, health services, marketing and many more. Learn more about requirements for internship opportunities.

Considering the Undergraduate Registration Requirement

It is essential that students understand how study abroad impacts the . If students Áñ—†ÊÓƵ questions about this, please direct them to their degree auditor in the (847-491-5234).

While abroad, students will likely be contacting you regarding changes in their planned course enrollment, for advice regarding courses they should take, and with questions about degree requirements. We appreciate your communication with students about these department and school specific issues. For more general questions, however, you can refer them to the following:

• If they Áñ—†ÊÓƵ general questions about choosing courses, enrollment requirements, credit transfer or grades and transcripts, please direct them to the detailed information in our academics section.
• If they Áñ—†ÊÓƵ questions about Áñ—†ÊÓƵ specific requirements, please Áñ—†ÊÓƵ them discuss this with their onsite Áñ—†ÊÓƵ director or advisers, or Áñ—†ÊÓƵ the student contact their GLO adviser.