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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN RESEARCHING GLOBAL PROGRAMS<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

You do NOT need to have an answer to all these questions. They are designed to help you start thinking about your study away options from a variety of perspectives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>After reviewing these questions spend some time thinking about the experience you want to have while studying away. Having a general idea of what you want to experience while away may help you navigate program options and select the best program for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/h4>\n
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  • What term(s) are best for me to be away from Trinity?<\/li>\n
  • What amount of time am I comfortable being away from home & Trinity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Academics\/Classes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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    • Do I need to complete certain academic requirements while away?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Are there any academic interests I want to explore while away that I haven\u2019t at Trinity?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do I want to take courses at a foreign university where the learning style will be different than in the US?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do I want to take courses at a center designed for US study abroad students where the learning style is similar to a US college?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do courses need to be taught in English?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do I want\/am I able to take courses in a foreign language?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do I need access to academic accommodations?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      People\/Community:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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      • Do I want to be with local students or US based study abroad students or a combination?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • How many students do I want on the program? Small (<100), medium (several hundred), large (over thousand) or extra-large (over 10,000)?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Do I want to be with friends\/Trinity students? Or on my own and meet new people?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0<\/span>Goals:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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        • What are my personal goals\/reasons for studying away? Cultural immersion, gain independence, enriching academic environment, personal travel, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Are there extracurricular activities I want to explore while abroad (athletics, internships, volunteering, etc.)?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Are there skills I hope to gain that will benefit my future academics and career?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Location\/Environment:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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          • Do I want to be in a large or small city?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • How comfortable will I be in a country where the language is not my first language?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Is the country or regions\u2019 culture and laws going to impact by ability to safely and comfortably study there? (Ex: regions not friendly to the LGBTQ+ community)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Is the location of personal interest to me?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Is there a region of the world that will strengthen my academic & professional goals?<\/li>\n
          • Is the proximity and access to other cities\/countries an important factor to me?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0<\/span>Other:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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            • Do I need\/want an extensive support system while away? Or do I want freedom and independence?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • How much do I want to push myself while away? Personally, academically, emotionally, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Am I mentally\/emotionally prepared for a semester that will challenge me in a variety of ways?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Does the cost of living in the location impact my ability to study there?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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