Finding a Program

You may already know exactly what you want to get out of your study abroad experience, or you may know only that you want the experience but haven’t any specific goals.  Considering the following questions will help you search for the program that is best for you.

  • Where in the world do you want to go?
  • What do you want the language of instruction to be?
  • How long and what time of year do you want, or can you be, away from campus?
  • Do you want to be with other UM and/or American students, or do you want to venture off more on your own?
  • Do you want a strictly academic program, or one that incorporates service opportunities or internships?
  • Since credit from a non-UM program is transfer credit, are you still eligible for transfer credit? 
  •  Will the courses transfer to UM?
  • Do you want to use credit towards your concentration, distribution, or pre-health requirements?
  • Do you want to live in a dormitory, an apartment, or with a host family?
  • What will the total cost be (application and program fees, tuition, travel, etc.) and how will it compare to a term or year at UM?  If applicable, will you be able to use financial aid?

 

With these questions in mind, you are ready to visit the Education Abroad Office in the International Center (603 E. Madison) to talk with UM staff and peer advisors who will help you with your program search.  You can also visit these additional websites, and, if you haven’t already, be sure to investigate the LSA and other UM study abroad programs.

You are also encouraged to attend various study abroad fairs, workshops, and information sessions which occur throughout the academic year.

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