Study Abroad Pre-Advising Form

Wellesley College
Office of International Studies

Pre-Advising Information for Students Considering Study Abroad

The information on this form will enable the OIS to provide you with more effective and efficient advising services.

Name:
Class/Banner ID:
Intended Major(s):	Overall GPA:
Advisor(s), if known:
Mail Box Unit Number:
Phone:
Permanent Address:

PLANS FOR STUDY AWAY

When would you like to study abroad?
Which foreign languages have you studied? Please list language, highest course taken, and when the course was taken.
Are you pre-med?	Yes No
Are you planning teacher certification or a minor in education?	Yes No
Are you an international student?	Yes No
Do you currently receive financial aid?	Yes No

ACADEMIC GOALS

Please check the goals, if any, that match your own academic goals for Study Abroad:

Take in Depth Courses in My Major(s)

Master a foreign language

Conduct Independent Research

Conduct Fieldwork

Take courses not available at Wellesley

Experience a different educational system

Gain a different perspective on my major

Please use the box below for any additional comments you would like to make about your primary academic goals for study abroad (For example, What subjects would you like to study while abroad? What language(s) would you like to take your classes in while you are abroad? How does study abroad fit into/enhance your overall academic plans?)

If you have already declared a major, have you discussed your study abroad plans with an academic advisor in your major department? Are there classes you must take while you are abroad in order to graduate on time?

Are there any distribution requirements you hope to fulfill abroad?

PERSONAL GOALS

What are your primary personal goals for study abroad? (How much and what type of involvement would you like with host country nationals? Upon completion of study abroad, what do you hope to have gained on a personal level? Are there particular activities you would like to pursue overseas – music lessons, sports, etc.?)

OTHER INFORMATION

Have you traveled internationally before? Yes No

Where? Comments?

Besides living at Wellesley, what experience if any do you have living away from home?

Have you talked with your parents/guardian about your plans to study abroad? Yes No
Comments?

What have been your primary work/study/volunteer activities since finishing highschool?

Are there any other factors (e.g., academic, personal, health related) that would be a consideration when selecting a study abroad program?

Have you done any research on studying abroad? If so, what have you found? Are there any particular programs that interest you?