Making the Choice If and How to Study Abroad - Questions to Consider

Making the choice to study abroad and what type of program is the right fit will require some reflection. This section provides a series of questions to aid your decision-making process.

• What goals do I hope to attain from my experience abroad?
• How adaptable am I to different ways of thinking and other cultures?
• Do I want to travel with a group of UNK students and an advisor or individually?
• Do I need to study in a program related to my major, or can I choose one whose subjects apply primarily as electives?
• Would I prefer a short-term international experience or as long as one year?
• Do I want to master a language, experiment with a new language, or enroll in an English-speaking program?
• Do I want to participate in an internship related to my career goals?
• I want to live with host country students or families, other Americans, or independently?
• How much can I afford to spend on an overseas program?
• Am I academically eligible for the programs I want?