神话 & 常见问题

Fact: If you can afford to be at Concordia, you can afford to 研究 abroad!

• There are numerous programs we offer where students actually save money compared to being on-campus for a semester!
• 对于大多数学期课程, 学费和康考迪亚大学一样, except housing and cost-of-living expenses can be much cheaper
• Financial aid applies to semester abroad programs
• There are additional scholarships available just for 研究 abroad programs that most students qualify for

Fact: We can help you find a program that keeps you on track to graduate on-time!

• 有一些事先的计划, 任何人都可以出国留学, so talk to the 出国留学 Office as early as possible!
• With over 400 different program options for students to choose from, there is something for everyone to allow you to find the courses you need to stay on track
• We coordinate advising between the 出国留学 Office and your Academic Advisor to make sure the program you select gets you the courses you need
• Summer, Winterim和Global Ed. Courses definitely won't delay your graduation. 它们实际上可能会帮助你取得成功!

Fact: Most students who 研究 abroad don't speak a foreign language

• English is the most spoken language in the world
• We offer dozens of programs in English-speaking destinations like the England, 苏格兰, 爱尔兰, 南非, 澳大利亚, 新西兰, 和新加坡
• Even in non-English speaking destinations, the VAST majority of courses are taught in English
• There's no better way to learn a foreign language than 研究ing abroad, even if you have no previous experience in the language

Fact: Not 研究ing abroad is a bigger regret than not being at home for 4 months.

• Graduating seniors were surveyed and not 研究ing abroad was one of their biggest regrets
• Most students who 研究 abroad say it was the best experience of their lives. Can you say the same about one semester at home?
• You'll be with other American and international students during your program, and it's a great opportunity to make life-long friendships
• You'll have to grow up and strike it out on your own at some point, and 研究ing abroad is GREAT preparation for that

事实:有可能!

• Not only do we have programs that are catered to your academic needs, but we also have programs that fit you uniquely
• 更像一个宅男? 寄宿在当地家庭吗. 更像是一个小镇人? We've got plenty of options in small cities
• 更有独立精神? Stay in an apartment and plan your own adventures! 我更喜欢大城市的夜生活? 有很多选择!
• Looking to develop yourself spiritually? 看看Westfield House. 我想做一些志愿服务? Add a service-learning experience to you program!

Consider what is most important to you. Is it more important to be in a particular geographic location, or are you willing to go anywhere as long as it fits your budget? Can you afford to take some core requirements and electives, or are you on a strict course schedule and need to take specific classes within your major? Do you want to be more flexible and independent while abroad or do you desire more structure and support? Answer these questions first and it will help give you some direction. Schedule an advising meeting with the 出国留学 Office to help you narrow down your options.

Look at our semester programs page to see if Concordia has specific affiliated universities in the places you are considering. If not, research some other programs such as API or TEAN to see what they offer. Figure out what classes you could possibly take abroad and if those programs offer similar courses.

Once you have thoroughly researched and settled on a place/program make sure to set up a meeting with your academic advisor to talk about 研究 abroad and how it will fit in with your Concordia education.

Coming prepared with a list of courses offered and other information about the foreign university will help your advisor work with you on deciding if it fits with your degree aspirations. Also make sure to confirm your class options with the Registrar's office after applying to make sure the credits will transfer.

这个过程很简单:

• Review the foreign university's class/module list (one that includes descriptions)
• Match up their classes with classes required at CUW
• Set up a meeting with your advisor to discuss and approve your classes
• Bring the advisor-approved list to the Registrar's office for a final approval

We recommend bringing one checked bag, one carry-on, and your designated personal item. Any more luggage is extremely hard to navigate through the airports and will usually incur extra baggage fees. See the packing checklist sheet for more details.

While you can never be fully prepared for the adventure of spending time abroad, there are a few things you can do for a smoother transition.

• Research the country so you know what's acceptable and what key differences exist
• Contact other students who have studied abroad in your destination
• Identify the parts of 研究ing abroad that may be the most difficult for you and develop plans to minimize them
• Attend the mandatory orientation hosted by Concordia's 出国留学 Office

Concordia students are required to have insurance to cover them during the duration of their program. For Global Education courses, Concordia will register you for coverage through CISI. 对于大多数学期的海外项目, your program provider will include insurance in the cost of your program. For more information about insurance, please contact 研究.abroad@cuw.edu.

学生 can use Skype which is a free VOIP service. Skype also has the option of allowing you unlimited calling to any U.S. land line from your laptop for a subscription fee under $5 a month. There are a number of other VOIP services as well as local pay as you go SIM cards. It’s also possible on most cell phone carriers to extend service abroad, although it’s not usually the cheapest option. The 出国留学 Office or your program provider advisor can give you recommendations.

You'll still receive regular Concordia emails while abroad. You must make sure to keep track of major dates such as class registration, FAFSA期限, 房屋交房日期, 等. Just because you are abroad does NOT mean that these can be extended for you if you forget to fill something out on time.

Even though you are abroad you will still be registered as a Concordia student. Therefore your actions abroad do affect you as a Concordia student. Class failures, violations of conduct code, 等. will go through the same processes as they would if you were still on Concordia's campus.

As long as you are enrolled in one of Concordia's 研究 abroad programs, you're still considered a Concordia student while abroad, so you will still pay regular tuition to Concordia. Concordia will then pay the foreign university's tuition up to the amount of Concordia’s tuition.

This means that as long as your foreign university tuition doesn't exceed Concordia's, you'll still pay the same tuition you would at Concordia. (There aren't many cases in which tuition abroad will be more expensive.) 学生 must contact the 金融援助 office to verify all tuition costs.

Housing is separate and you pay the fees set by the program or university in which you are enrolled for the semester via your Concordia bill. Some programs include a meal plan in their program cost. Others require students to shop for food on their own and make their own meals. There are also programs where students stay with a host family who will provide most of the student's meals.

简短的回答:是的, though some restrictions may apply based on which kind of aid is part of your aid package, and what you will be doing/研究ing abroad. Direct any questions about your financial aid to a financial aid advisor.

是的，有很多! Concordia has made scholarships available in the past depending on eligibility and the number of applicants. 本杰明·A. Gilman International Scholarship offers on average $4,000 to one out of every three applicants. See the “奖学金” page for details. There are dozens of other private scholarships and grants available if you are willing to put in the work of researching and applying.

Additional costs can fluctuate between programs and countries. The main expenses associated with a semester abroad include airfare to/from, 护照, 签证, additional traveling during the semester, 在国外购买的必需品, 花钱. Also keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate, which may affect the total cost of your 研究 abroad experience as well.

一旦你申请, you will gain access to Learning Content through your 研究 abroad portal that will cover vital information about health and safety.