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 Because there are many different types of study-abroad programs, it is important to consider your personal, academic and professional goals when choosing a program.
The questions below can help you identify which program is right for
you.
Choosing a Program
- Do you want a language-immersion program, an English-speaking
program or a combination of the two? If you prefer an immersion
program, do you have the necessary prerequisites to take all of
your classes in a foreign language? How do you plan to improve
your language skills before you leave?
- Do you want to attend classes with other Americans or with students from
the host country?
- Do you want courses taught as they are in America or do you
want to experience the education system
of the host country?
- How will study abroad fit into your academic program at Marquette?
Will you be missing important classes?
- How will study abroad affect your progress toward graduation?
- Are there courses which you must take while you are abroad?
- Do you want to live in a major metropolitan area or in a small
town?
- Do you want to live with a host family, in a dorm or an apartment?
- Do you want to travel extensively or establish roots in the country
where you are studying?
Narrowing Your Program Selections
- What is the program model? Will you have opportunities to interact
with students from the host country?
- Who else might be participating in the program? Are the students
from one institution or from a variety of places?
- Is financial aid available? Will your current financial aid transfer?
(Find Out!)
- Does the program offer courses that will count toward your degree?
If not, are you willing to take electives?
- What are the housing options? Will you have to share a room? Will
the other students be from the United States?
- Is there an on-site staff, such as a resident director? What type
of experience does the staff have? Do they speak the language? Do
they know the culture?
- Is there an orientation? Where? When? How long?
- Is there a group flight? Is it mandatory or optional?
- Does the program provide health insurance?
- What are the program’s policies regarding refunds and cancellations?
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