Northern Michigan University

Researching a Study Abroad Program

Consideration Questions

Longevity
How long has the program existed?

Accreditation
Who backs up the academic quality of the program?

Are there other students I can contact who have traveled with this program?

Price
Is the airfare included in the price? (usually it is not)

Does the price include room and board?

Are excursions included in the price?

Are scholarships available?

Is there an application fee, and if so, is some of it applied toward my program? What is the full refund deadline?

Can I get travelers insurance?

How are meals covered?

Applications
What is the deadline?
How do I apply?
Can I get an application online?

Living
Does the program place students with host families or do students have other housing arrangements?
What will be my meal arrangements?
Are host families accepting of vegetarians? those with special dietary needs?
Will I share a room?

Does the program have advisors?

Other
Are there built-in excursions related to my studies?
What are my course options?
How long are classes each day? each week?