Students

There are many options of where and how to go abroad with CSB/SJU.

• 20 Semester-long Programs (Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Coventry-England, France, Germany, Greece and Italy, Guatemala, India, Ireland-Cork, Ireland-Galway, Japan, London, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Spain)
• Short-term Programs: These trips take place all over the globe and change every year. They range from 2 to 8 weeks and are sponsored through various on-campus departments and offices .
• Volunteer/Service-Learning Opportunities: Sponsored by the CSB/SJU Campus Ministry Offices and the Women's Center.  These short-term international trips allow you to experience the country through service.
• External Study Abroad: Students who wish to participate in a program not otherwise provided by CSB/SJU may apply independently through an external program. To get started, meet with an Education Abroad Advisor to discuss your program and other academic matters.

Start Your Search:

• Attend a  Study Abroad 101 session to explore all your study abroad options.
• Meet with your academic advisor to build study abroad into your 4-year plan.
• Attend the Study Abroad Fair.
• Research short-term international program options (both volunteer and academic trips).
• Speak with Study Abroad Ambassadors.
• Begin to plan financially for your trip. Investigate scholarship & financial aid possibilities.

Before You Go:

• Explore in-depth your #1 program and have a plan B.
• Schedule an individual advising session with an OEA Education Abroad Advisor.
• Attend a Study Abroad 201 session to help you prepare your application and interview.
• Apply to Study Abroad (Deadline is January of the year prior to study abroad).
• Complete the interview process to be accepted to your program.
• Attend all pre-departure orientation sessions.

While Abroad:

• Network to build personal and professional connections for the future.
• Make the most out of your experience by fully immersing yourself into the new cultures.

Upon Return:

• Attend the Welcome Back Dinner
• Participate in the MN Study Abroad Returnee Conference on Sat September 22nd, 2012.
• Become a Study Abroad Ambassador.
• Reconnect with your Study Abroad and Journey groups.
• Participate in the Spring 2012 Re-Entry Book Club.
• Consider an Alternative Break Experience (ABE) with CSB/SJU Campus Ministries.
• Meet with Career Services to explore internationally focused careers or internships.
• Utilize your study abroad experience as more than just one line on your resume.
• Explore ways to go abroad again after graduation. Look into Short-term, Volunteer, Intern and Work Abroad programs.
• Considering graduate school? Why not try it abroad!