Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS)

Getting Started



STUDY ABROAD – Dream it!  Plan it!  Live it!

Get started on your adventure!

Make an appointment with the Study Abroad Advisor, Kristen Rhyner.
Phone:   978-934-2936
Office Location: Southwick Hall 308

Before we meet, please do the following:

1. Think about your study abroad goals.
Where do you want to study abroad?
When choosing a country, one should consider why that location would be the best fit based on interests, major, housing needs, etc.

What length of time would you like to study abroad?
Trimester, Semester, Summer, or Year long

What courses do you want to take abroad and are they transferable?

What is your study abroad budget?
Develop a budget for your trip including program cost, travel, spending money, etc.

Explore financial aid options.

Do you have a passport?
Please start the passport process as soon as possible if you do not have one:  http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

2. Research study abroad programs.
Research the following web sites for some study abroad options.  If you have a specific program in mind, and it is not on the list, feel free to bring the information to your appointment so the details can be reviewed.

UMass Lowell Programs:

  Center for Irish Partnership at UMass Lowell:
 

  • Summer 2010: The International Summer School, at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland, offers a   three week program in late July and early August. You will study Irish history, politics, literature, music and   culture with some of the top Professors in Ireland. You will tour historic sites, visit the Parliament and the North coast of the island. Upon completion of the course, you will receive three (3) UMass Lowell credits. The cost is approximately $2500 which includes accommodations in the Villages, Queen’s renowned student   residences, all program costs and some of the tours. (Prices subject to change based on currency exchange)
     
  • Fall 2010: Spend the Fall term at Queen’s University studying Irish politics, history, sociology and    anthropology. A community internship may be added. The term runs from late September to mid December.   Earn 12-15 credits, stay in the student Village and see the island. Tuition and accommodations are approximately $9600; food costs are extra - learn more.  (Prices subject to change based on currency exchange).

  •  Spring 2011: For a very different academic experience, study in West Belfast’s St. Mary’s University.    Located on the historic Falls Road, learn Irish history, politics and culture. As part of your studies, you will    intern in the West Belfast community and explore first-hand the process of conflict resolution. The term begins in early January and runs until May. Estimated tuition and accommodations are approximately $3000. Food and utility costs are extra.  (Prices subject to change based on currency exchange)

UMass System – Hessen, Germany Exchange Program:

Affiliate Partners

Academic Programs International

  • Programs to: European and Latin American Countries- Several Scholarships available for qualified applicants. 
  • Application fee applies to program fee if accepted.\
Australearn
  • Programs to: Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands.
  • Scholarships available for qualified applicants (Affiliate Member)
  • Program application fee waived and $250.00 discount to UMass Lowell Students.

Additional Suggested Programs:

              
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