• Mention to your advisor that you’re thinking about studying abroad. Check to see if there are any requirements specific to your major.
• Start thinking about when you want to go. Your junior or senior year is usually best.
• Start looking at the different programs to see what you’re interested in.
• Contact the CGE to let us know that you’re interested.

• Talk to Financial Aid. Find out how a semester off campus will affect your scholarships/loans.
• Tell your advisor your plans.
• Apply to your desired program. Fall semester deadlines are usually between February and April, and Spring semester deadlines are usually between May and October.
• Apply for a passport if you do not have one (if necessary for your program).
• Save money. You will want to spend extra money on travel and extras while you are off-campus!
• Contact the CGE. We want to find out what your plans are, and give you some tips to make the process easier.

• Contact Housing to arrange housing for the semester you return to SNU.
• Arrange at the Commons Office for your mail to be forwarded to someone who can be responsible for anything that needs to be taken care of while you are off-campus.
• Check with Financial Aid and the Business Office to make sure that you have signed all pertinent documents.
• Talk to your bank. Find out rules regarding international card charges, ATM transactions, and anything that might affect your finances.
• Find out if you need any special clothing, books, or other items for your program.
• Check with your advisor about procedures to enroll while you are gone.

Two weeks before you go

• Set up a Skype account. International video chatting is free; you can also use Skype to call phones in the United States from a computer in another country more cheaply than using international calling cards.
• Make sure your family and friends know that communication will probably take a little bit longer than normal.
• Consider starting a blog or an email list. You have a lot of people who care about you, and want to hear about your adventures. (Make sure to add cge@mail.snu.edu to the list!)

One week before you go

• Start packing. Make sure you have everything you need (especially your passport).
• Give yourself time to spend some time with family and friends. It might be sad to leave them, but your adventure will be worth it!

Business Economics Finance

• American Studies Program
• China Studies Program
• Contemporary Music Center
• Institute for Global Education
• Latin American Studies Program (International Business Concentration: Fall Semester only)
• Los Angeles Film Studies Center (Executive Track)

Communication Art
Music Journalism Drama

• American Studies Program
• Australia Studies Centre
• China Studies Program
• Contemporary Music Center
• Los Angeles Film Studies Center
• Washington Journalism Center

History Political Science

• American Studies Program
• China Studies Program
• Institute for Global Education
• Latin American Studies Program
• Middle East Studies Program
• Oxford Summer Programme
• Scholars’ Semester in Oxford
• Uganda Studies Program

English Literature General Studies

• Latin American Studies Program (Language & Literature Concentration)
• Los Angeles Film Studies Center
• Oxford Summer Programme
• Scholars’ Semester in Oxford
• Uganda Studies Program

Biblical Studies Philosophy Theology

• American Studies Program
• Australia Studies Centre
• China Studies Program
• Latin American Studies Program
• Middle East Studies Program
• Nazarene International Language Institute
• Oxford Summer Programme
• Scholars’ Semester in Oxford
• Uganda Studies Program

Social Work Psychology

• American Studies Program
• Australia Studies Centre
• China Studies Program
• Focus Leadership Institute
• Latin American Studies Program
• Middle East Studies Program
• Uganda Studies Program

Biology Environmental Science

• Latin American Studies Program (Environmental Science Concentration: Spring Semester only)
• Quetzal Education Research Center

Classics

• Oxford Summer Programme
• Scholars’ Semester in Oxford