Step by Step
1. Become eligible to study abroad:
2. Discuss your interests with your Academic Advisor:
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- Make sure to include study abroad in your curriculum plan;
- Find out what ALE credit or perspectives you can get abroad.
3. Do your research based on your interests:
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- Use our program search tools to decide among these study abroad categories:
- Visit a Peer Advisor for assistance;
- Join us at the Education Abroad Fair and connect with several study abroad program providers;
- Ask a question via email or make an appointment at abroad@berea.edu;
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
4. Apply:
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- Apply with the CIE for permission to study abroad and financial aid;
- Choose and apply to your program provider for admission.
5. Take advantage of all the financial aid opportunities:
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- Check out our Berea College scholarships;
- Explore external scholarships that you may be eligible for;
- Apply for scholarships through your program provider;
- Apply for loans through Berea’s Financial Aid Office. Outside funding that you brought to Berea may be available to be utilized for study abroad.
- Apply for grants that will allow you to engage in travel that is not included in your program:
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- Emilie Strong Smith Travel Grant (full semester)
- Wade Francis Travel Grant (summer only)
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6. Attend the Study Abroad Orientation
- March 14th, 2020 1pm to 5pm
Questions?
Contact the Education Abroad Team at abroad@berea.edu or 859-985-3453, or drop by Woods-Penniman 205.