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CHOOSING THE

RIGHT PROGRAM

FOR YOU

While we are sure that there is a program in our catalog which is perfect for you, not every program will
be. Each of the program types listed on the prior page has its strengths and its drawbacks. Some require
students to demonstrate greater initiative and independence but offer a more profound immersion
experience, others provide more direct support and supervision but may lack the depth or breadth of
options of others. We believe that with a little research and some intentional decision-making, every
student can find the program that is a great match for their goals. As you review the program types, we
recommend you consider the following:

CONSIDER YOUR INTENTIONS DISCUSS FINANCIAL ABILITY

Before focusing on a particular destination, consider Discuss finances with your family. Even though
your intentions. Do you want to be introduced to a they are the longest of the three program types,
culture? Are you seeking work experience? Maybe semester programs are often the least expensive,
language fluency? Study in a particular field? A due to the availability of financial aid and the
university experience? Do you prefer to travel with a structure where you replace on-campus costs with
group, or would you be comfortable if it turned out the study away charges. J-Term and Summer
you were the only Augustana student on a program? programs are considered additional study beyond
Your goals for study away can be even more the 2 semesters and include additional costs
important in the decision process than the location above and beyond the charges for a year of study
of a program because what you choose to do while at Augustana.
abroad is as important as where you choose to go.

UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS & LIMITATIONS
MEET WITH ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Be realistic about limitations. If you have a
Meet with your academic advisors to discuss your significant physical or mental health challenge
goals, scheduling of classes, and the best times for which impacts your life on campus, the impact is
you to participate in study away. If you are a double almost certain to be greater while abroad.
major, you will want to check in with both academic Consider your needs, the program structures, and
departments to ensure that your study away choice any special accommodations you might need to
does not hinder your ability to graduate on schedule. ensure your health as you consider both the
While J-Term and Summer courses do not pose the location and the length of your study away
same scheduling challenges as semesters, all three program.
options should be considered, depending on your
goals for study away. For more info: http://augustana.edu/studyabroad
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