Studying Abroad

A pinnacle of your undergraduate experience so be prepared!

Organized by Joel Miller

Study Abroad Requirements

Department Requirements:
- CEAS and COL require study Abroad
- CSS strongly encourages study abroad
- View all departmental regulations on the Study Abroad website
Language Requirements:
- Generally, if Wesleyan offers the language spoken in the country in which you wish to study abroad, you must have completed some coursework in that language before departing/applying
- View the Foreign Language Policy on the Study Abroad website

Preparing
Preparing If you think you may want to go abroad, start planning in your first semester! To study abroad in non-English-speaking countries whose language is taught at Wesleyan, students are required to reach a certain level in that language before going abroad For more information, see the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) website, and associated links Keep an eye out for due dates from both OSA and the programs you are interested in exploring!

Preparing
- If you think you may want to go abroad, start planning in your first semester!
- To study abroad in non-English-speaking countries whose language is taught at Wesleyan, students are required to reach a certain level in that language before going abroad
  - For more information, see the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) website, and associated links
- Keep an eye out for due dates from both OSA and the programs you are interested in exploring!

While abroad
You’re still in school! Your learning experience may be very different abroad, but the academic skills that you’ve developed at Wes will still be very applicable while you are away Peer advisors are available to abroad students The APAs can call, skype, and email you should you need assistance Time management is especially important abroad- getting help early on to establish a plan can ensure a successful semester Major and Faculty advisors are still YOUR advisors while abroad Email them to keep them updated! Classes must be approved by your advisors for the semester you return Be sure to check your email regularly! There are important announcement that you still need to be aware of (ie. University policy changes, ResLife announcements, and more) Keep in mind time changes with university deadlines If internet access will be in issue get in contact with the department prior to the deadline

You’re still in school! Your learning experience may be very different abroad, but the academic skills that you’ve developed at Wes will still be very applicable while you are away
Peer advisors are available to abroad students
- The APAs can call, skype, and email you should you need assistance
- Time management is especially important abroad- getting help early on to establish a plan can ensure a successful semester
Major and Faculty advisors are still YOUR advisors while abroad
- Email them to keep them updated!
- Classes must be approved by your advisors for the semester you return
Be sure to check your email regularly! There are important announcement that you still need to be aware of (ie. University policy changes, ResLife announcements, and more)
- Keep in mind time changes with university deadlines
- If internet access will be in issue get in contact with the department prior to the deadline

Adjusting back
Reverse culture shock exists Create a plan for returning to American daily life Wesleyan might feel overwhelming socially, academically and culturally so reach out to get the support you need Class deans, CAPS, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, peer advisors, faculty advisors, study abroad office View a full list of student academic resources Talk about struggles you are facing with peers and other abroad students! More than likely you are not alone in the transition back. Get help early on to maximize success

Reverse culture shock exists
- Create a plan for returning to American daily life
Wesleyan might feel overwhelming socially, academically and culturally so reach out to get the support you need
- Class deans, CAPS, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, peer advisors, faculty advisors, study abroad office
- View a full list of student academic resources
Talk about struggles you are facing with peers and other abroad students! More than likely you are not alone in the transition back. Get help early on to maximize success