Why YOU should go abroad
Global Experiences provides you with an opportunity to engage College of Business topics while acquiring skills and knowledge to benefit you in your future career.
"In the College of Business, we ask our students to challenge themselves and to look to the future. One way for our students to make it matter is by participating in a Global Experience. Our signature and faculty-led programs provide impactful opportunities that prepare students for a global workforce, to ask bold questions, and encourages them to be inclusive."
-- Dr. Laurie Miller, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum
When to go Abroad
Year | Term | Recommended Student Action |
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Year 1 | Fall-Spring Summer | Apply for the Global Experiences Planning Scholarship Begin researching Global Experiences programs. Ready to go abroad in the summer? Apply to education abroad programs! Option 1: Complete a summer education abroad program |
Year 2 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester | Fall-Spring | Apply for the Global Experiences Planning Scholarship Option 2: Complete a winter break, spring break or semester education abroad program |
Summer | Option 3: Complete a summer education abroad program | |
Year 3 Optimal year to go abroad for a semester | Fall - Spring | Option 4: Complete a semester, winter break, spring break, or post-spring education abroad program |
Summer | Option 5: Complete a summer education abroad program | |
Year 4 | Fall No spring semester option if graduating in May | Option 6: Complete a fall or winter break education abroad program but be sure to talk with your academic advisor about important deadlines. |
Academics
General Academic Advice
Academics are at the heart of the education abroad experience. Education abroad encompasses any type of overseas academic experience: from traditional classroom-based learning at a foreign university, to short programs led by UNL faculty or internship programs.
It is essential to plan ahead and incorporate your experience into your degree plan. Keep in mind that your academic advisor and college requirements are your primary resources for your academic questions and planning.
Students can complete their ACE 9 “Global Awareness and Knowledge” requirement through a UNL approved education abroad program. A minimum of 3 credit hours must be completed during the education abroad experience.
Meet with your Academic Advisor
You can schedule an individual appointment with any BASE academic advisor using the Student Success Hub system. An academic advisor will help you determine how specific Global Experiences credit will apply directly to your degree.
Key Questions to Ask Your Academic Advisor
- What are my remaining degree requirements?
- How many elective credits (lower vs. upper division) do I have left to complete my major?
- What remaining prerequisites must I fulfill, and how will study abroad impact my progress? Do I need to take specific classes the term I am abroad in order to graduate on time?
- Which of my remaining degree requirements could I complete abroad? Are there any that I cannot take abroad?
- How many credits can I bring back toward my major/minor? Is there a residency requirement I need to be aware of before I go abroad?
- Can I receive academic credit for an internship or research abroad?
Meet with the Global Experiences Office
Your Global Experiences Coordinator, Angela Luedke, can answer your questions about specific programs, talk you through the application process, and help you find funding resources. You can schedule an appointment using the Student Success Hub system.
Key Questions to Ask the Global Experiences Office
- What are the eligibility requirements for my program(s) of interest?
- What is involved in the application and preparation for my program(s) of interest?
- What courses are available on my program? How does the transfer credit evaluation process work?
- What is the cost of participating in my program(s) of interest? What do I need to consider in preparing an estimated budget for my program(s) of interest, and what expenses do I need to plan for up front?
- Where can I find more information about scholarships and financial aid?
- What type of support will be available abroad?
![Paderno Del Grappa](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/1_paderno_del_Grappa.jpg?itok=K8Y_QTNR)
CIMBA Italy
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Summer
Location: Paderno del Grappa, Italy
![IAU Barcelona](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/2_IAU%20Barcelona.jpg?itok=W7CfP1Ku)
IAU Barcelona
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Summer
Location: Barcelona, Spain
![American University in Dubai](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/3_American%20University%20in%20Dubai.jpg?itok=XPOrLmlW)
Amideast: American University in Dubai
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
![Budapest](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/4_API%20Abroad%20Budapest.jpg?itok=zinxS49X)
API: Corvinus University of Budapest
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Budapest, Hungary
![Florence Italy](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/5_API%20Florence.jpg?itok=-Wf1BGDK)
API: Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Florence, Italy
![London School of Economics](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/6_API%20London%20School%20of%20Economics.jpeg?itok=E2ZIxk8V)
API: London School of Economics
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Summer
Location: London, England
![Lisbon](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/7_API%20Lisbon.jpg?itok=Li-cOTpM)
API: University Institute of Lisbon and New University of Lisbon
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: London, England
![Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/8_%20ISA%20Ho%20Chi%20Minh%20City%20Vietnam.jpg?itok=3OoGlXit)
Education Abroad Network: RMIT University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
![Sydney, Australia](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/22_ISA%20Sydney.jpg?itok=3F0UKcKz)
Education Abroad Network: University of New South Wales
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Sydney, Australia
![Paris, France](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/11_ISA%20Paris.jpg?itok=P9uWrV89)
ISA: The American Business School Paris
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Paris, France
![Rome, Italy](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/12_ISA%20Rome.jpg?itok=aMsCnuUQ)
ISA: The American University of Rome
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Rome, Italy
![Athens, Greece](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/13_ISA%20Greece.jpg?itok=P11TJNaa)
ISA: American College of Greece
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Athens, Greece
![Bangkok, Thailand](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/14_TEAN%20Bangkok.jpg?itok=GvOEAqcV)
Education Abroad Network: Mahidol University International College
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
![Seoul, South Korea](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/15_TEAN%20South%20Korea.jpg?itok=W723IOUM)
Education Abroad Network: Korea University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Seoul, South Korea
![Milan, Italy](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/16_ISA%20Milan.jpg?itok=yXTXqbed)
ISA: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: Milan, Italy
![London, England](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/20_ISA%20London.jpg?itok=rIWMejWv)
ISA: Kingston University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: London, England
![Galway, Ireland](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/18_ISA%20Galway.jpg?itok=50NfEChz)
ISA: National University of Ireland, Galway
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Galway, Ireland
![Medellín, Colombia](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/19_ISA%20Medelli%CC%81n.jpg?itok=L46DxkoY)
ISA: Universidad EAFIT
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Medellín, Colombia
![London, England](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/17_ISA%20London.jpg?itok=j_oLoZP5)
ISA: University of Westminster
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer
Location: London, England
![Stirling, Scotland](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/21_ISA%20Stirling.jpg?itok=WGs6humX)
USAC: University of Stirling
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Stirling, Scotland
![Sydney, Australia](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/9_ISA%20Sydney.jpg?itok=RcUQNo3Y)
Education Abroad Network: Macquarie University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring
Location: Sydney, Australia
![Tokyo, Japan](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/23_ISEP%20Tokyo.jpg?itok=D-mDLr74)
ISEP: Tokyo International University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Tokyo, Japan
![Murcia, Spain](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/24_ISEP%20Murcia.jpg?itok=Kumyxr6o)
ISEP: Universidad de Murcia
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: Murcia, Spain
![London, England](/sites/unl.edu.academic-affairs.global-nebraska/files/styles/no_crop_720/public/media/image/25_USAC%20London%20Met.jpg?itok=rdCrK8So)
USAC: London Metropolitan University
Program Type: Affiliated
Available Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Location: London, England