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
Prepare for Studying Abroad: Better prepare for your time abroad by taking IDS 154 (Introduction to Study Abroad).
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Exploring Study Abroad Opportunities Step-by-Step
- Before beginning the process, please complete our informational survey so that our office can learn a little more about your study abroad plans and how we may be able to best support you. You should receive a follow up email in 2-4 days with additional information and resources to guide you on your journey.
- Plan to attend Miami Abroad 101. This session is led by the Director of Education Abroad and Student Ambassadors. This session is offered on Zoom every Tuesday that classes are in session at 4:00 PM and every Wednesday at 1:00 PM. Please email global@MiamiOH.edu to register and receive the Zoom link. The purpose of this session is to provide you a general understanding of study abroad, provide resources, answer all questions.
- Utilize communication with our Study Abroad Ambassadors to answer any general questions you may have! Are you deciding between two programs, for example? Just drop by the Education Abroad Office in MacMillan 214!
Mondays: 10:00 to 11:00 AM, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Tuesdays: 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Wednesdays: 11:00 - 12:00 PM, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Thursdays: 11:45 to 12:45 PM, 4:00 -5:00 PM - 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!
- After each of these steps have led you through the initial steps in your study abroad discovery, you may call our office at 513-529-8600 to set up an appointment.
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All students should consider the following when planning an experience abroad:
- Am I required to meet with an advisor?
- 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?
- How will I keep in touch with my family and friends?
Education Abroad
Advising
Meet with an advisor to discuss your education abroad goals and plans.
