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General Pre-Departure

Have a look through our pre-departure guides for you to both inform yourself and begin the pre-departure dialogue with your parents, advisors and program specialist.

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What to Expect When Abroad

Information for our semester and summer students.

What to Expect on a Quarter Course

Quarter course and course with travel students select here.

Travel Safety

Students and their families should be aware that the U.S. Department of State maintains a website for U.S. citizen students who are, or will be, studying abroad.

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