Contact Us
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
EducationAbroad@MiamiOH.edu
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency abroad, please contact MUPD at 513-529-2222.
Advising
Exploring Study Abroad Opportunities Step-by-Step
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Plan to attend Miami Abroad 101. This session is led by the Education Abroad Advisor and Student Ambassadors. The purpose of this session is to provide you with a general understanding of education abroad opportunities, provide resources, and answer basic questions.
- This session is offered on Zoom every Tuesday and Wednesday when classes are in session at 4:00 PM.
- NOTE: If students would like more information on programs abroad or away, please call Education Abroad at 513-529-8600 to schedule an appointment with a staff member.
- Meet with an Academic Advisor. You should discuss the best time for you to go abroad, as well as what degree requirements you might be able to fulfill abroad.
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Next, you should set up an appointment on Navigate with an Education Abroad Advisor or stop by our office in 214 MacMillan Hall on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm or Wednesdays from 10:00am–12:00pm for drop-in advising. Meet with Andrew Lamb or Léna Koskinen.
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Search for program options on the Education Abroad website. You can narrow down search parameters in your search or speak with our ambassadors to help you refine your search!
All students should consider the following when planning an experience abroad:
- Which program is best for me?
- When should I study abroad?
- How long should I/can I study abroad?
- How do I talk my parents into the idea of studying abroad?
- Which graduation requirements can I fulfill through studying abroad?
- How will my credits transfer back to Miami?
- How much does it cost?
- How can I apply for scholarships to fund my education abroad?
- How do I prepare to study abroad?
- Are there safety concerns I should be aware of?
- What should I pack?
- How will I use the transportation system?
- How does my phone work abroad?
- What is it like being abroad?
- What is housing like abroad? Host family/campus housing?
- Do I have to speak the local language?
- How do I manage class in addition to everything else going on?
- How difficult/easy are classes & assignments?
- What should I budget for food and other personal expenses?
- How will I plan independent travel weekends?
- How much should I plan to spend?
- Do I have any friends going with me? Can I choose roommates?
- Will it be easy to make friends?
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Education Abroad
Advising
Meet with an advisor to discuss your education abroad goals and plans.
