Meet with a BBA International Programs Coordinator

Before our meeting, you should: 

• First, attend an Information Session before making your appointment.
  
• Think about your goals:  what is most important to you from a study abroad experience?  (language acquisition, cultural development, resume building, professional enrichment, personal growth, travel, etc.)
  
• Start some basic on-line research (www.mccombs.utexas.edu/udean/ip/prospective.asp).
  
• Approach your search for a study abroad program as you would a job search; the benefits will last a lifetime - longer than a job!
  

 
During our meeting, we will discuss:

• Your major, courses you could take abroad, classes to take to prepare, and classes to save.
  
• How to find the best destinations by matching up your major, courses, personal/professional/academic goals, and timing considerations.
  
• Your desired program locations and what you hope to achieve when studying abroad.
  
• The application process and requirements, including notification.
  
• Scholarship possibilities and funding options.
  
• Competitiveness of selected programs, and what is considered in determining selections.
  
• How to find and use resources for further research and preparation:  program materials, media “library,” printed & on-line questionnaires, partner schools’ websites and course listings, course equivalencies database.
  
• Expectations.  For a successful study abroad experience, you need to be flexible, independent, resourceful, and responsible.  We expect you to share your findings with your parents and keep them informed about costs, the process, health & safety concerns, and for you to be the source of information to answer their questions.