The semester will be over before we know it, and your next
destination is an international study abroad program- congratulations!
Have you started to think about what your time will be like
abroad? How you will handle different situations and prepare to make the most
of your experience?
We’ve compiled a list of topics students wished they’d
researched before going abroad and have planned some presentations &
discussions to help you ‘pack’ for study abroad!
Please Note: The meetings listed below DO NOT REPLACE
Mandatory Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation for all Students. These
sessions are intended to supplement your knowledge and help you prepare for
your study abroad program!
Packing your Cultural Sensitivity- Wednesday, April 6, 11:50-12:40, Memorial Hall Room
242
Presented by Chelsea Kindred, API
Exploring cultural differences can be the most challenging-
and most rewarding- part of study abroad. We’ll discuss strategies for
exploring culture and adjusting your ideas/behaviors to be sensitive to your
new surroundings!
Packing your Bags- Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 PM, Lewis & Clark
Outfitters, Springdale AR
Jamie Nix and Mikenna Marin, ISA Global Ambassadors
Jamie and Mikenna will offer practical tips for what to pack
and how to pack. They’ve promised tips for girls AND guys to maximize your
packing plan to prepare for an academic term on-the-go!
Packing for Independent
Travel, Colleen Boardman, API Global
Ambassador
Friday, April 22, 1:00-2:30, Old Main 417
Colleen will discuss tips for independent travelers and
students planning to explore Europe on weekends and breaks during their study
abroad programs.
Packing your Family
Values: Homestay Do’s and Don’ts-
Wednesday, April 27, 4:00-5:00 PM, Old Main 329
Kelly Wilkinson, CEA
How can you make use of your homestay for language learning
and cultural experiences. Kelly will offer tips on approaching your
homestay as more than a place to live, and discuss strategies when life at
‘home’ gets challenging.
Packing your Dollars and
Sense- Thursday, April 28,
4:00-5:00 PM, Old Main 421
Emily Cole, AIFS Global Ambassador
All things money- how to get it & spend it abroad to
make the most of your time and money!
