Study Abroad Fair
September 16 from 10AM to 1:30PM

Study Abroad Advisor Erika Clement is seeing students to talk about study abroad for Spring 2022 and beyond!

For appointments:

1. Email studyabroad@maine.edu

2. Specify you want an appointment and what term you plan to go abroad (If you don't know, just indicate you're not sure yet.)

3. Look for a reply with instructions and the booking link

Looking for interesting upcoming events? Check out our Linktree below! 

https://linktr.ee/BlackBearAbroad

Looking to go abroad but unsure where to start? Read our guide below!

 

Step 1: Research
1. Browse the program search, attend the study abroad fairs, and check out the UMaine Study Abroad Instagram (@umainestudyabroad).
2. Look over the FAQ and Understand Study Abroad pages.
3. Ask Yourself:
What countries are you drawn to?
What countries are available to travel to?
What do you want out of the study abroad experience?

Step 2: Academic Advice
1. Let your academic advisor know you're interested in studying abroad.
2. Find out what your curriculum will look like over the next year or two.
3. See if your advisor can help you find the easiest semester(s) to go abroad.
4. Ask your academic advisor:
What do you need to take at UMaine?
What courses are the easiest to get equivalents for?
Should you use your study abroad experience to take care of your gen eds?

Step 3: Set Yourself Up
1. Meet with a peer advisor to figure out the best study abroad option for you (Direct Exchange or Recommended Program; USAC, CIS, SIT).
2. Create an account on Abroad Office.
3. Take advantage of scholarship opportunities.
4. Ask your peer advisor:
How do you find courses abroad?
What programs are there? (USAC, CIS, SIT)
What was the peer advisors experience abroad?
What advice did the peer advisor get from other students?

Step 4: Get the Details
1. Meet with Study Abroad Advisor, Erika Clement, to discuss important details about your top choice programs.
2. Go over finances, funding, coursework, and location with the Study Abroad Advisor.
3. Learn how to discuss your plans with your parents or guardians.
4. Ask how to apply for your chosen program.
5. Ask your study abroad advisor:
How can you get the most out of your experience abroad?
What locations are cost effective?
When are program deadlines?
What program(s) does the study abroad advisor suggest?
What scholarships can/should you apply for?

Application Deadlines

Please note that UMaine has a rolling admissions policy. Students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs, particularly direct exchange programs, fill prior to the deadlines:

October 15th - for all Spring Programs

February 20th- for Summer, Fall and Academic Year Direct Exchange Programs

March 12th - for Summer, Fall and Academic Year Recommended Programs

If you are applying to one of UMaine's approved programs, you will need to fill out the UMaine Study Abroad Application and apply to the program provider.