Please use the recording in conjunction with the “Know Before You Go: A Student’s Guide to Going Abroad” PDF to complete the mandatory assessment and properly prepare for your abroad experience and be checked off for Pre-Departure Orientation attendance.
For access to the Mandatory Assessment, please reach out to the Programs Abroad Office at volsabroad@utk.edu.
Questions to Consider & Corresponding Resources
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Questions to Consider:
- How will my abroad courses transfer back to UT?
- What is the grading scale at my abroad institution?
- What study habits do I use now that I can implement abroad?
Resources:
Questions to Consider:
- How will my current financial aid package be applied to my program abroad?
- What dates and deadlines do I need to be aware of?
- What is the accepted currency and cost of living in my host country?
Resources:
Questions to Consider:
- What is the plan if an emergency occurs?
- Who are my international and on-the-ground contacts?
- What common phrases do I need to know for emergency communication?
Resources: