Study Abroad!

Center for Global Education● http://wheatoncollege.edu/global/● 5 Howard Street● Ashley Trebisacci, Janet Ray, Lynn Gaylord● Global Ed Peer Advisors

Why Study Abroad?● A new cultural and social experience ● Improve independence and adaptability ● Perfect time to travel ● Be challenged academically ● It will enrich your remaining time at Wheaton ● Adds to your resumé and graduate school

applications

Semester Abroad ProgramsWhere do you want to study abroad?● Choose from dozens of programs & countries● Language requirements

Which semester do you want to go abroad?● Junior year? Fall or Spring?

Can you fulfill any Major or Minor requirements while abroad?● Meet with your advisor/ department chair

How do you get credit for your courses abroad?● Get courses approved well in advance by respective department chairs● Take courses OUTSIDE of your major

But remember: the cultural experience is just as important as the academic one

Faculty-Led Programs● Winter Programs

o Rwanda with President Dennis Hannoo Trinidad and Tobagoo South Africa

● Summer Programso Tanzaniao Irelando Greece

Deadlines● For Oxford and London School of Economics

o For Fall end of January/early February o 2nd week of March (usually the Friday

before Spring Break)o For Spring 1st week of October

Financial: Wheaton Programs- pay Wheaton tuition, room, and board- able to use majority of financial aid (work award is

not applicable unless you are eligible for a Stafford Loan)- tuition: $23,060- room: $3,160- board: $2,760- total: $28,980

Financial: Non-Wheaton- pay study abroad program sponsor or university

directly (cost varies)- $750 administrative fee (semester) or $250

(January/summer)- unlike Wheaton programs, students will be

responsible for airfare

Financial: Other - consider:

- visa, passport, living expenses- all students are required to obtain additional

CISI health insurance ($40/mo)- can use merit scholarships and payment plans- be sure all Wheaton bills are paid before

departure

Start Planning!- Choose a country of interest;- Decide the length of the trip; - Meet a peer mentor and CGE Dean;- Get a passport;- Check if you need a visa; - Prepare for extra costs of travel. - Course requirements- Ask, Ask , Ask!