Getting Started

• STEP 1: LEARN ABOUT SHARKS ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
  
  • Info Sessions by Zoom for Winter 2020: 
    • Every Monday at 4:00 p.m. EDT - Register Here
    • Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. EDT - Register Here
  • Fall 2019 Education Abroad Fair:  Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Don Taft University Center, Spine)
  • Winter 2020 Sharks Abroad Week: February 3-7, 2020

• STEP 2: TALK TO YOUR ADVISORS
  
  • Meet with your Academic Advisor.
  • Find out which term(s) is/are best for you to study abroad and which courses you may be able to transfer in from your study abroad program.
  • Make sure and discuss your plans with any other critical NSU advisors, such as your Razor's Edge program director, coaches, dual program advisors, etc.

• STEP 3: RESEARCH PROGRAMS
  
  • Review programs on Sharks Abroad website and other study abroad search engines. 
  • Narrow it down to 1-3 programs.
  • Remember to consider the courses that are offered and what is (and what is NOT) included in the program fee when you are comparing programs!

• STEP 4: EXPLORE FINANCES
  
  • Answer the following questions:
    • What aid will you be able to use on a study abroad program?
    • How will you fund the difference between the aid you have and the cost of your program?
    • What are the deadlines for the study abroad scholarships for which you are eligible?

• STEP 5: APPLY FOR NSU APPROVAL
  
  • Submit your NSU Study Abroad Application by the deadline!
  • Deadlines:
    • Summer, Fall, and Academic Year Programs - March 1st
    • Winter/Spring Programs: October 1st
    • Deadlines may be flexible - contact sharksabroad@nova.edu to request an extension. 
  •  Do not make any financial commitments to your program until you receive your NSU study abroad acceptance email! 

• STEP 6: APPLY TO YOUR PROGRAM
  
  • Apply to your study abroad program only after you have received your NSU Study Abroad acceptance email.
  • Make sure to meet their application and deposit deadline(s), which may be different/earlier than NSU's!
  • Confirm your study abroad participation once you receive your program acceptance and are sure you plan to go!

• STEP 7: PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE
  
  • Complete all required NSU documents.
  • Attend the NSU Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation.
  • Complete all of your program's pre-departure requirements by the listed deadlines.
  • Obtain any necessary immigration documents.

• STEP 8: GO ABROAD!
  
  • Stay in touch and complete all 'while abroad' assignments.
  • Come back and get involved in promoting study abroad to others!

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