Tips for Applicants to Chicago's Study Abroad Programs

Browse the College Study Abroad website to learn about the various quarter, semester, and year-long programs that are available.

Sources of Advice:

• College advisers can help students
  • Think about how to incorporate study abroad into their college experience
  • Research and select the best program given the students' interests, needs, and desires
  • Locate sources of funding to help defray the cost of travel abroad
    
    
• The individuals in the College responsible for looking after study abroad programs: Lewis Fortner, Ron Gorny and Francisco Santamarina. Note: A meeting is required for the academic year programs. Call 773-702-8615 for an appointment.
• Faculty associated with programs of interest.
• The undergraduate program chair for your major.

Tips for Completing the Application:

• Read the directions carefully and follow them closely
• Be succinct (avoid verbosity and grandiose clichés)
• Be clear (use precise language and make every word count)
• Be correct (grammar and syntax matter)
• Be responsive (answer the questions)
• Always take the submission deadline seriously

Letters of Recommendation

• Choose a recommender who knows you well and can provide useful, detailed information. As a courtesy, give this person a minimum of four weeks notice before the deadline.
  • For language study or academic year programs, the reference should be an instructor who can speak about your work in the classroom.
  • For civilization and discipline-specific programs, the reference can be an instructor, adviser, a student head, or a coach