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MyU
: For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Schedule an Exploration Advising Appointment
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Exploration Advising appointments are intended to help you find programs that match your academic, career, and personal goals and interests.
Learning Abroad Center advisers can help compare and contrast program options, walk you through the study abroad process, including academic and financial planning, and the application timeline, and help you identify next steps.
Complete this form to give Learning Abroad Center advisers a better idea of what you would like to discuss. We look forward to meeting with you!
Are you a current University of Minnesota student?
Are you a current University of Minnesota student?
Yes
No
Which campus do you attend?
Crookston
Duluth
Morris
Rochester
Twin Cities
Hidden UofM CEEB Code:
Hidden Current School:
Yes
No
Exploration Advising appointments booked through this form are only available for current University of Minnesota students. If you would like to schedule an appointment to speak with someone, please call the Learning Abroad Center front desk, 612-626-9000.
Have you completed the required
First Step Session
?
Have you completed the required
First Step Session
?
Yes
No
Complete the required online
First Step session
and then return to this form to schedule an appointment. The online First Step session covers the most common learning abroad questions and provides a basis for the Exploration Advising sessions.
Are you still exploring program options or deciding between more than one program?
Are you still exploring program options or deciding between more than one program?
Yes - I am still exploring program options
Maybe - I am strongly leaning toward a program, but would like to compare it to other options
No - I have already decided on a program and want more details before I apply
If you're interested in a particular study abroad program, list it here:
If you're interested in a particular study abroad program, list it here:
If you have already decided on a study abroad program,
contact the LAC staff member
directly who works with your program to schedule an appointment. Your program contact can help you with matters specific to your study abroad program, such as:
Housing
Course selection
Information about program location
Cultural adjustment
Language
Visas
First Name:
Last Name:
UofM Student ID Number:
University of Minnesota Email Address:
Pronouns*:
*Pronouns provided will be used for internal note-taking purposes for this specific meeting only. You can also indicate if you prefer that we instead use your first name when entering notes. This field is optional.
Location & Duration Preferences
Which countries or regions are you interested in?
Choose up to 5 countries and/or regions. (Hold the CTRL key (PC) or CMD key (Mac) to selection multiple options.)
Region
Africa (Senegal, Morocco, Ghana, etc.)
Middle East (Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, etc.)
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.)
East Asia (South Korea, China, Japan, etc.)
South Asia (Sri Lanka, Bhutan, India, etc.)
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, & Pacific Islands)
Latin America (Argentina, Ecuador, Costa Rica, etc.)
Central/Eastern Europe (Hungary, Estonia, Czech Republic, etc.)
Western Europe (France, UK, Spain, Italy, etc.)
Country
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas, The
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Korea, South
Madagascar
Malta
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Rwanda
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam
Other
List the country you are interested in:
Which program length(s) are you interested in? Select all that apply.
Which program length(s) are you interested in? Select all that apply.
Short-term (Winter Break, Spring Break, May, or Summer)
Semester
Full academic year
Program Interests
What is important for you in a study abroad program? Select all that apply.
What is important for you in a study abroad program? Select all that apply.
High level of on-site support
High level of independence
Connecting to my heritage/cultural identity
Cultural immersion - getting to know locals & local culture
Studying with other UofM students
Traveling with a UofM faculty/instructor
Fulfilling major/minor/college requirements
Fulfilling liberal education requirements
Language learning
Internship experience
Research opportunity
Relevance to my career goals
Affordability
Topics for Advising Meeting
What would you like to discuss at this appointment? Select all that apply or write in your own response below. Keep in mind you may not be able to cover all of the topics in your 30-minute appointment.
Finances
Finances
Program costs
Financial aid
Scholarships
Billing questions
Student veterans/dependents of veterans planning to use federal GI Bill® benefits
Logistical Questions
Logistical Questions
Application process
Program eligibility (GPA, class standing, language prerequisites, etc.)
Housing questions (program housing or housing in Twin Cities before/after program)
Passport/visa
First time traveling abroad
Considerations for Specific Student Populations and Identities
Considerations for Specific Student Populations and Identities
Cultural or ethnic/racial identities abroad
LGBTQIA+ identities abroad
Religious identities abroad
International students (F-1 and J-1 visa holders)
Student athletes
Health/Safety/Disability Accommodations
Health/Safety/Disability Accommodations
Accessing healthcare abroad
Medications abroad
Mental health abroad
Disability accommodations abroad
Dietary needs/restrictions
Safety/security concerns
Family/Relationships
Family/Relationships
Family support for study abroad
Family commitments in the US (delegating caregiver & financial responsibilities)
Cross-cultural dating considerations
What other concerns, questions, or topics would you like to discuss at this appointment?
EA Center Affiliation (added to student record by virtue of completing this interest form):
TC-LAC
CK-STA
DL-STA
MO-ACE
TC-CGI
TC-GMN
TC-GPS
TC-LAC
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