Common Questions
- Is it safe to study abroad?
- What subject areas are available
to study while I am abroad?
- How will the credits be applied on
my SCSU transcript?
- Do I need to speak a foreign
language to study abroad?
- What travel opportunities are available?
- What types of living accommodations
are available?
- What if SCSU doesn't have
a program I want to go on?
Answers to General Questions
1. Is it safe to study abroad?
The programs offered by SCSU are all in countries that are
deemed safe by the State Department. Any changes will be reflected
in the itinerary of the program. In the event that a program
is cancelled because of unsafe conditions, a full refund will
be given to all participants.
2. What subject areas are available
to study while I am abroad?
On several of the programs you directly enroll at the University
and are able to take any courses offered. While our language
programs are setup to improve the language skills of the participants,
still other programs have a specific content area, or change
form year-to-year depending on faculty in attendance. Stop
by the office or call for more information.
3. How will the credits be applied
on my SCSU transcript?
Credits taken abroad can be applied to your major, minor,
elective, or general education requirements. By filling out
the Academic Advisor approval form prior to departure, you
will set up how credits will be applied to your transcript
once grades are reported.
4. Do I need to speak a foreign
language to study abroad?
SCSU offers both language and non-language based programs.
If you participate on a program where English is not the native
language you will receive an introduction to the language
as part of your program.
5. What travel opportunities are available?
Many of our programs have a weeklong cultural trip to a city
in or near the host country. England-London, Germany Language-Berlin,
Germany Business- Salzburg, France-
Carcassonne, Chile- Santiago. Also during breaks from classes
participants may travel as they choose.
6. What types of living accommodations
are available?
The options range form living in a castle, an apartment, residential hall,and to staying with a family in the host
country. Accommodations are dependent on the program you choose.
7. What if SCSU doesn't have
a program I want to go on?
If we do not have a program that interests you, many options
are open to you through other universities or organizations.
The only requirement is that the program you wish to go
on is accredited. Visit Lawrence Hall
Room 110 and check
out our resource room for more information.
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