How will the Office of International Education (OIE) prepare my student to study abroad?
BEFORE APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE: Prior to a student’s acceptance to study abroad the OIE provides optional pre-application advising in the form of Info Sessions, fairs, and one-on-one meetings. AFTER APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE: After a student is accepted to study abroad the OIE continues to provide advising and support. Students are required to attend the general pre-departure orientation and site-specific orientations. See a checklist of what is expected from study abroad students the semester prior to their departure. During the orientation students are given details related to their program including arrival, housing, course registration, pre-planned excursions, on-site staff, and immigration/visa matters. It is an important part of the study abroad experience for the students to learn how to research their destination and host-culture on their own. The office provides the student with research topics and a what-you-need-to-know list. Additionally, cultural learning skills are introduced
