Parents and Family
We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you as your student navigates their education abroad experience. Family members are an important partner in a student’s success. Learn how you can best support your student.
International Students
As an international student you will want to prepare before traveling abroad. Review on-campus resources, research and connect with the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO).
First Generation Students
The decision to travel abroad as a first-generation college student may be new territory for you and your family or friends. There are many resources available to help prepare you to study, research or intern abroad!
Military Connected Students
Military connected students preparing to travel abroad may want to do research and connect with the on-campus Military & Veteran Success Center.
Resources and Questions to Help you Prepare for Your Travels
Heritage Seekers
A Heritage Seeker is a student who is drawn to study abroad in a particular country and culture “not because it is unfamiliar and new, but rather because it is somewhat familiar.”
Identities Abroad
Some differences in a host culture may be obvious like language, climate, clothing, and food where others may no be like differences in cultural values, perceptions, attitudes and beliefs.
Race & Ethnicity
Prepare yourself for going abroad with resources and questions about diversity.
Religion & Spirituality
While abroad, you will have the opportunity to gain new understandings on faith, religion and spirituality as you observe how they are practiced around the world.
Sexuality & Relationships
Prepare yourself for going abroad with resources and questions about sexuality and relationships.
Gender
As you prepare for your experience abroad, it’s important to consider your host country’s cultural attitude towards gender identity.