Education Abroad Advising
Whether you have already selected a program and location or you are just beginning to explore options, Education Abroad is here to support you. Our Education Abroad Advising team will assist you in the following ways:
Have a general question? Email us at EducationAbroad@twu.edu
Phases
Exploration
- Provide a general overview and understanding of Education Abroad opportunities
- Identify Education Abroad programs to meet your needs
- Navigate the application and registration process
- Complete electronic paperwork
- Answer logistical questions related to pre-departure, living abroad, and returning home
- Complete the Education Abroad Advising Intake Form
- Schedule a meeting
- First time: schedule a meeting with Andrea, the Global Advisor or visit during the Open Advising Hours (Wednesdays 12pm-2pm at the Old Main Building Room 112)
- Follow-up: schedule a meeting with Alex, the Education Abroad Advisor
Have a general question? Email us at EducationAbroad@twu.edu
Phases
Exploration
- Consider personal, academic, and professional goals
- Research programs, eligibility requirements, and scholarship opportunities
- Compare programs based on type of program, location, program length, course availability, housing, costs, and more
- Meet with Education Abroad
- Complete the Education Abroad Advising Intake Form
- Schedule a meeting with Andrea, our Global Advisor
- Follow up meetings will be scheduled with Alex, our Education Abroad Advisor
- Meet with Academic Advisor(s)
- Review available courses in degree plan and discuss staying on track
- Financial Aid
- Understand your aid (Education Abroad will also help with this)
- Apply on abroad.twu.edu and complete all of our requirements
- Apply with program and complete all of their requirements
- Apply to relevant scholarships
- Be aware scholarship deadlines are typically the term prior so plan ahead!
- Attend Pre-Departure Orientation
- Complete all application paperwork including the Credit Pre-Approval form
- Check in with Education Abroad office
- Confirm course registration
- Have a life-changing experience!
- Attend Re-Entry Orientation
- Complete re-entry paperwork including the Course Substitution form