
How to Study Abroad
How to Study Abroad
As you make decisions about studying abroad, consider the following options for each year you will be on campus:
Freshman Year
- Consider traveling abroad on a faculty-led trip or alternate spring break.
- Express your interest in global education to your advisor, professors, and family members.
- Research global education programs offered at Schreiner University
- Apply for a passport.
- Educate yourself about course prerequisites (if any) for trips.
- Act as a mentor for international students on campus.
- Participate in multicultural programming events on campus.
Sophomore Year
- Learn more about studying abroad at the Schreiner Experience Fair and program information sessions.
- Discuss global education plans with your advisor, professors, and relatives.
- Choose your program based on goals, needs, and interests.
- Note application deadlines, plan a budget, and consult with the Office of Changing Global Society about travel options.
- Apply to study abroad/away programs taking place in fall of junior year.
- Travel on a faculty-led trip or alternate spring break.
- Participate in multicultural programming events on campus.
Junior Year
- This is the year that most students who study abroad/away will do so.
- Apply to study abroad/away programs taking place in spring of junior year or fall of senior year.
- Travel on a faculty-led trip or alternate spring break.
- Act as a mentor for international students on campus.
- Participate in multicultural programming events on campus.
Senior Year
- Meet with the Office of Changing Global Society and the Office of Advising and Career Development for information on incorporating study abroad/away experiences into graduate school and career plans.
- Apply to study abroad/away programs taking place in the spring semester of senior year.
- Take part in an alternate spring break.
- Tell other students about the benefits of international education.
- Participate in the Academic Showcase.
- Act as a mentor for international students on campus.
- Participate in multicultural programming events on campus and apply for the Certificate of Changing Global Society, a part of the Schreiner Experience Coin of the Presidential Challenge Coin series
There are many trips that may be an option; consider which ones fit best with your major and interests!