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 we can review the details.

www.massachusetts.hessen.de
UMASS System –Hessen, Germany Exchange Program:
- Programs to:  Hessen, Germany
- Excellent program that is very affordable due to exchange agreement.

www.academicintl.com
Academic Programs International:
- Programs to: COSTA RICA, FRANCE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, POLAND, AND SPAIN
- Several Scholarships available for qualified applicants (Affiliate Member)

www.australearn.org
Australearn:
- Programs to: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND THE FIJI ISLANDS
- Scholarships available for qualified applicants (Affiliate Member)

UMass Programs Database	www.massachusetts.edu/international
Asialearn	www.asialearn.org
Center for International Studies	www.cisabroad.com
CIEE	www.ciee.org
ISA	www.studiesabroad.com
Semester at Sea	www.semesteratsea.com
Other Programs	www.iiepassport.org