{"id":73,"date":"2020-01-31T20:02:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T20:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu.master-7rqtwti-ytf57z7frat4e.us-2.platformsh.site\/studyabroad\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:44:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:44:56","slug":"study-abroad-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/get-started\/study-abroad-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can gain a global perspective while earning your Mizzou degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MU offers programs in more than 50 countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs for every major, varying from one week to a full year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study abroad and accelerate your degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain skills for the global workforce \u2014 adaptability, communication, self-awareness, confidence and more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply financial aid and scholarships to program costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain new perspectives through experiential learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start your adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SA101\">1. Learn the basics.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Attend Study Abroad 101<\/b> to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. <b>You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.<\/b>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-person: 3 p.m. Mondays and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union (during the semester)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online anytime: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xnmk8uuFXDM\">Watch the session on-demand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Explore your options.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Come to the annual Mizzou Abroad Fair:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.missouri.edu\/events?group_ids=36353\">Engage events<\/a><\/strong> for upcoming info sessions and other opportunities to learn more about study abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Think about your goals<\/b> for study abroad \u2014 academic, professional and personal \u2014 and other things to consider when <a href=\"\/studyabroad\/find-a-program\/choosing-a-program\/\">choosing a program<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ProgramDiscovery\">study abroad program search<\/a><\/b> to find a program that meets your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve narrowed down your program options, you can <b>make an appointment<\/b> with your <a href=\"\/studyabroad\/advising\/find-my-adviser\/\">study abroad adviser<\/a> in MU Connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Apply!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Pay attention to the application deadlines<\/b> and request recommendations as early as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><a href=\"\/passport-services\/passport-photo-services\/\">Obtain a passport<\/a><\/b>, or check the expiration date if you already have one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to <b>read and follow the instructions<\/b> outlined for your program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a question? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:studyabroad@missouri.edu\">studyabroad@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can gain a global perspective while earning your Mizzou degree. Start your adventure 1. Learn the basics. 2. Explore your options. 3. Apply! Have a question? 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