开始

Whether you’ve traveled extensively or have never left Michigan, our office is 在这里 指导和支持您的整个留学过程. 这个指南应该会有所帮助 你开始理解这个过程，以及每个阶段都涉及到什么. 后 through these resources, if you still have 问题 or don't find what you're looking 因为，请不要犹豫，伸出援手!

考虑你的目标

对你来说，出国留学最重要的是什么? 

• Are t在这里 specific general education classes you’d prefer to take abroad?
• Is it a requirement for your major or will classes abroad expand your knowledge for 你的研究领域? 
• 这对你未来的职业生涯有什么好处? 
• 你对获得国际工作经验感兴趣吗? 
• 你是否想融入某个特定的国家/文化? 
• 项目类型和长度重要吗(十大赌博正规平台在线领导vs ?. 合伙人主导，短期 Vs学期长)? 
• What kind of services do you receive at Aquinas and will they (or similar ones) be 国外可用(i).e. 咨询、辅导、残疾人住宿等)?

Begin to look at the different programs that we offer and consider which ones align with your goals or reach out to the Office of 国际项目 with any 问题.

与你的学术顾问见面 

与你的导师分享你出国留学的愿望. 回顾你的目标并进行讨论 which classes you could take abroad, which courses will apply for gen ed, major/minor, or elective requirements, and work on creating a plan for when to take which classes ——在哪里?!

你 must have completed at least 2 semesters of college before going on a study abroad 你的平均绩点必须达到2分.5或以上. 对于语言课程，你也必须满足 the language requirements (see program-specific pages, academic catalog, or talk to 你的导师了解详情).

Most study abroad programs have course requirements - either courses that are required or that are a mix of required and elective courses - allowing you to receive 12 - 这学期18个学分，不过这取决于课程. 我们推荐你 plan on taking around 16 credits so you can balance classwork with other cultural 或者旅行经历. 

Under special conditions, it may be possible for students with special major course requirements to participate in an independent study while on a study abroad program. The Office of 国际项目, and your advisor should be consulted if these 需要作出安排. 这些安排必须符合为之设定的标准 independent study on campus and accommodation for these special cases are not guaranteed.

Our office is also happy to meet with you to discuss and explain which courses are offered on which programs and how it can fit with your academic program.

财务规划

We know that financing a study abroad program can be a barrier for some students, so we’ve created a whole page dedicated to explaining costs and scholarship opportunities. Take some time to look through the 钱的问题 page and budget worksheet to consider 你将如何资助你的留学经历.

应用

Once you’ve considered the different course offerings, program locations, and costs 您可以使用我们的 网上申请表格. 

申请表

The application asks for your basic information (name, year, GPA, contact info, major, etc), information about any past travel and language experience, and a few short essay 问题. 短文题问你:

• Discuss why you have chosen the program you have and how you anticipate it will build 你以前的经历和支持你未来的目标. 具体一点/举例说明.
• Studying abroad is often challenging, requiring open-mindedness and perseverance in 有时是孤立的情况. 请描述一个你的个人经历 你也遇到了类似的挑战，你是如何展示这些品质的.
• Describe an experience you have been in with an unfamiliar culture and how you responded 它.

Finally the application includes a release of information and an acknowledgement statement. 你可以 现在在这里申请，或在程序页面上找到应用程序链接. 

参考文献

In addition to applying, we require you to ask 2 different people 填写 a recommendation 给你的表格. 这些参考文献中至少有一个必须是十大赌博登录官网的现任教授 (世界语言专业的学生必须有一份语言教授的证书). 另一个参考文献 can be another Aquinas professor or anyone else who would be able to speak to your character/abilities/skills (a coach, mentor, co-worker/boss/supervisor, etc). 你 你需要提交推荐信吗 这种形式 填写.

面试

Once your application and references have been submitted, you will be contacted by 国际项目办公室来面试. 面试允许 our office the opportunity to get to know you and your goals better so we can try 以确保一个好的程序适合. 面试后的几周内，我们会通知你 关于接受和下一步.

准备出国留学

Once accepted to study abroad, t在这里 are a few other things you need to do to ensure 你已经准备好出国留学了.

照顾好物流

• Submit signed contract and other necessary documents to the Office of International 项目
• 提交押金到 学生会计处 熟悉还款时间表信息
• Additional Application: Some of our partner organizations require you to go through 他们的申请过程. 注意准时申请，以免耽误流程.
• Passport: 你r passport must be valid 6 months past the end of your program (i.e. if you return to the US May 15, 2020 your passport can’t expire before November 15, 2020). If you need to renew your passport, or need to obtain a new passport, start 越快越好. 有关护照的更多信息，以及如何更新/申请 比如，访问美国.S. 国务院旅游网站 在这里.
• Visa: Some of our locations (French and England internship semesters) require students 获得签证. 在处理时间允许的情况下，尽快开始这个过程 长(尤指法国). 
• Figure out Financing: 访问 our 钱的问题 page for more information on how to 资助你的留学经历
• Travel Health: 访问 your doctor to make sure you are up-to-date on routine immunizations, check if you’ll need any country-specific immunizations, are healthy for travel, and 准备处方药计划(如果需要).

文化的准备

• Research 你r Host Country: Not only is it helpful to know basic facts about the history, geography, economics/major industries, climate, political structure, etc, but beginning to learn about the country’s culture and how they interact with each other and the 世界可以帮助你考虑你在国外可能会遇到什么.
• Connect to Students at Aquinas: Reach out to students who have been on the program before to learn about their experiences, get to know international students from the country you will be studying abroad in, or participate in Multicultural Club events/activities
• Consider 你r Own Cultural Identity: When faced with new cultural norms, our own cultural 身份可以受到挑战. 查看参考资料中提供的参考资料 来帮助你反思自己的文化.

参加入职培训

我们为出国留学的学生提供介绍会. 每节课涵盖 important logistical, travel health and safety, and cultural information for helping 学生们了解他们正在学习的国家.