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International Experiences Student Resources

Student Resources

Congratulations on taking the first step to studying abroad! We recommend starting to plan to study abroad at least a year in advance. If you are in a major with a strict sequence of classes (such as, Education, Nursing, or the Sciences), you may need to plan even farther in advance.

What to Expect

Research Program Options

  • Browse programs in Berry Abroad, our online catalog of opportunities. Filter by keywords, locations, term, program type and academic field.

Arrange Meetings

  • Meet with the director or a student advisor in the International Experiences office by making an appointment through Bookings.
  • Meet with your advisor to discuss academics. Be sure to arrange your meeting during pre-registration to discuss your classes for next semester.
  • Meet with your financial aid advisor.

Start Preparations

  • Apply or renew your passport if it is going to expire within 6 months of your last day abroad.

Applications

  • Start the application to study abroad at least a semester in advance.

Deadlines

  • October 1 for Spring programs
  • March 1 for Summer, Fall and Academic Year programs
  • SIPs have their own deadlines (typically between October and December)

Enrollment

  • Shortly after acceptance, you’ll receive information about enrolling in the study abroad placeholder class and a budget sheet.

Budgeting

  • Plan and organize funds for abroad, including fees outside of tuition
  • Apply for scholarships and aid

Study Abroad Financial Aid Opportunities

Orientation

  • Attend a program-specific pre-departure orientation to ensure you have all your logistics in place

Travel

  • Go abroad

Credits

  • One to three months after your program ends, Berry will receive your transcript and will transfer the credits to your Berry student account.

There is a plethora of resources to help students prepare for their experiences abroad. Check out some highlighted ones below.

With so many options, how do you know which one is right for you? Start by thinking about what you want to get out of your experiences abroad. Consider the following questions.

  • What would you like to study in a new context?
  • What are your goals (academic, personal, and/or professional), and how can going abroad help you work toward those goals?
  • What culture(s) are you interested in learning more about?

Other things to take into consideration are:

  • Academics
    • Are there certain classes you need to take while abroad?
    • What major, minor, and/or Foundations requirements do you have left to complete?
    • Is there something you’d like to study, but can’t here at Berry?
  • Budget
    • While a semester program may have a higher total cost, it may be more cost-effective than going on a shorter program. Semester programs tend to be very similar in cost to a semester on Berry’s campus.
    • If you have a strict budget, consider locations with lower costs of living and lower airfare.
      Research and apply for scholarships early in the process. Some external scholarships have deadlines one year in advance.
  • Push your Comfort Zone
    • The UK, Spain, and Italy tend to be some of the most popular study abroad destinations. Try researching options in multiple areas of the world. You may discover the perfect program in a location you had not considered before.

Travel Resources

Identity Abroad

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