Choosing to study abroad during college is a big decision, but it can be one of the most meaningful experiences of your four years. It’s the chance to see the world, explore your passions, and experience independence in a whole different way. When else are you going to get the chance to LIVE in another country and EXPERIENCE another culture without having to move there completely? There are two programs at UH: 1. UH Study Abroad Center (SAC) 2. Manoa International Exchange (MIX) Things to consider when picking a program/country/school Application timing SAC requires application one semester before; MIX requires applications one year before desired time abroad Semester or year-long program Course equivalencies For business students, London SAC program is one of few SAC programs with great major course equivalencies Cost SAC has you pay your abroad university's tuition and fees PLUS UH SAC fees; through MIX you pay Manoa tuition and fees Type of program SAC you go with a group of UH students and a faculty; MIX is an exchange program where you go independently (unless you know other students applying to same school) Grades SAC letter grades transfer so your GPA is impacted; MIX only credits transfer Courses SAC requires you to take at least one of your UH faculty resident’s courses Financing study abroad It is totally possible to study abroad without breaking the bank! Scholarships Be diligent with your schoolwork and extracurriculars so you can qualify for scholarships - Current Manoa scholarships should transfer and cover your semester/year abroad (e.g. New Warrior & STAR scholarships) - Global Opportunities Scholarship on STAR - SAC has scholarships for each program - ASUH Study Abroad (apply during semester abroad) - Business students: Freeman or Johnson Scholarship ($5,000) - External scholarships Part-time work Decide early if you can what semester/summer/year you want to study abroad in and start working/interning in the semesters and summers leading up to it Grants and loans Your Manoa grants and loans are often applicable to study abroad. Be sure to check beforehand if that is the case. Check out these links for more information on financing your study abroad https://www.studyabroad.hawaii.edu/students/resources/ https://manoa.hawaii.edu/mix/outbound/financial-aid-scholarships/ Questions to ask yourself
Join the International Business Organization (IBO) to hear about other students’ experiences and attend informational sessions hosted by SAC and MIX. Applying for a SAC Program I am going abroad through UH SAC, so I’ll outline the Fall semester application and timeline here.
Read my next blog to find out about SAC’s pre-departure requirements.
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