Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Returning Students
Welcome home! We hope you had a great time abroad.ÌýHere are some ideas for keeping your study abroad experience alive now that you’re back at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Come see us!ÌýBring in your pictures, your stories, anything you want.ÌýYou are the expert on your study abroad experience and we want to learn all about it!Ìý
Evaluate the experience
We encourage and greatly appreciate your input on the Program Evaluation and the Safety Incident Survey (PDF). These take only a few minutes to complete, but provide us with invaluable information for future students.
Be aware of "reverse culture shock"
Even though you’ve been away, things at home probably didn’t remain exactly as you left them.ÌýReturning home can cause adjustment issues just like entering a new culture.
Additionally, you may find you miss the food, your friends, and the other things you loved about your host culture.ÌýÌýFor tips and strategies for combating this normal psychological phenomenon, visit:ÌýWhat's Up With Culture?
Advocate for Study Abroad
Join initiatives that support international education:
- Join Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society
- Support the Center for Global StudiesÌý
- Attend Cultural CafésÌý
- Join the International Friendship Club
- Visit the Multicultural Center & attend their events
Consider expanding your study abroad experience by gaining access to other international opportunities.
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Announcements
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Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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Apply for passports NOW!
Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.
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Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
Location: Memorial 338
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.
Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.
Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Tuesday, October 3
Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
Time: 4:30pm
For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.
Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday, October 5
Location: Garwood 10
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.
International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
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