Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Studying abroad is an opportunity for you to learn about a country/region/culture in depth, take courses that may not offered at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, learn (or improve) language skills, and gain a new perspective on your place in the world. Study abroad participants also note that by living in an unfamiliar environment they learned more about themselves in the process.
Did you know that less than 6% of U.S. undergraduate students study abroad? Your study abroad experience will help your resume stand out from other students.
As you begin your research, you'll want to start identifying your own goals for study abroad. Are you interested in a particular region of the world? Do you want to focus on completing coursework in your major, or perhaps add a minor? Acquire or improve your skills in another language?
Take a look at Where Can I Study? for an overview of our programs, and then sign up for an Information Session or with the Study Abroad Advisor!
An academic year offers the opportunity for the fullest possible adaptation and integration. You will invest so much time and effort the first semester into learning about your surroundings and the culture, why leave before you can reap the benefits in the second semester?
While many programs allow you to apply for one semester (rather than an academic year) - we suggest applying for the academic year if you're on the fence. (In many cases it's more complicated, or not even possible, to extend from a semester than a year, than to shorten your program from an academic year to a semester after you get overseas.)
A student attending a may supplement their ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ coursework with a study abroad experience through the following approved ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ study abroad programs:
- through ISEP Study Abroad
- (Host Pay) locations
- Summer Programs offered by our ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Exchange partners (in which students pay the host institution)
- Students participating in these programs pay program fees/tuition to the host campus or study abroad program, not to ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
- The student is responsible for securing approval for courses taken through study abroad/exchange in advance.
- Students are responsible for consulting with the Financial Aid office to discuss study abroad plans and the impact on financial aid eligibility.