Steps to Study Abroad on a Faculty-Led Trip
Steps to Study Abroad: Faculty-Led Programs
Getting Started
1. Attend a Study Abroad Information Session
Post Submission
7. Commit to program within the Study Abroad Portal
9. Obtain health clearance by deadline (you will be notified of deadline by Ms. White)
NOTE: All post-submission tasks must be completed by given deadline, or your spot on the trip will be forfeited
Pre-Departure
11. Attend your program leader’s pre-departure sessions
12. Complete OIE’s Pre-Study Abroad Self-Assessment
13. Share travel itinerary with family and friends
14. Print out copy of your iNext travel insurance card and download it on your phone for quick reference
15. Read the Traveler Safety Document and review the Country Handbook of your destination
While Abroad
16. Share your program pictures and videos! The OIE would love to promote your experience
17. Carefully guard your passport and other valuables at all times
Post-Program
18. Complete the post-program survey (will be generated within a week of your return)
19. Ensure all post-program assignments have been completed
20. Share your experiences with your brothers!
Notes:
Getting Started
1. Attend a Study Abroad Information Session
- Every Wednesday at 3pm in Massey, 440
- Apply for a passport, if necessary (please take into consideration that processing times may range from 7-13 weeks)
- If you are a first time passport applicant, take advantage of the Delta Airlines Passport Assistance Program for $165 reimbursement of your fees
- Consider if your program qualifies for the Andrew Young Fund for International Scholars
- Make a savings plan, consider creating a GoFundMe, and if a program is credit-bearing, inquire about using financial aid resources
- Attend any interest meetings held by the program leader for more information about the experience
- You may apply for up to three programs per application cycle
- For eligible trips, apply to the Andrew Young Fund for International Scholars to receive up to $2,400 to go toward your program fees
- Apply for external scholarships (including, but not limited to the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and the Fund for Education Abroad)
Post Submission
7. Commit to program within the Study Abroad Portal
- If you are participating in a credit-bearing program, register for the required classes
9. Obtain health clearance by deadline (you will be notified of deadline by Ms. White)
- Fill out health forms
- Upload immunization records to Point and Click Patient Portal
- Email Ms. Brittany Talbott (btalbott@msm.edu) to notify her of each immunization record upload (this is essential!)
- Vaccines to Go drives may be available for you to obtain required travel vaccinations
NOTE: All post-submission tasks must be completed by given deadline, or your spot on the trip will be forfeited
Pre-Departure
11. Attend your program leader’s pre-departure sessions
12. Complete OIE’s Pre-Study Abroad Self-Assessment
13. Share travel itinerary with family and friends
14. Print out copy of your iNext travel insurance card and download it on your phone for quick reference
15. Read the Traveler Safety Document and review the Country Handbook of your destination
While Abroad
16. Share your program pictures and videos! The OIE would love to promote your experience
17. Carefully guard your passport and other valuables at all times
Post-Program
18. Complete the post-program survey (will be generated within a week of your return)
19. Ensure all post-program assignments have been completed
20. Share your experiences with your brothers!
Notes:
- Please carefully read the program pages. Some programs may not be eligible for the Andrew Young International Scholars funds due to external funding.
- If you have questions regarding program details, please reach out to the program leader