Preparing to Study Abroad
There are many ways in which you can have an international experience, from a ten day study tour, to summer courses or internships abroad, to studying at a partner university for a semester or academic year. You can get to destinations all around the world, either by going through ACES, another college on campus, the Study Abroad Office or a third party provider.
Do plan ahead. Here is how to prepare:
- Know your options! Search for programs here or at www.studyabroad.uiuc.edu.
- Visit a study abroad fair at the Illini Union. Next one: Sep 4, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- Go to the Study Abroad Office (SAO) reference room in 115 ISB (910 S. Fifth Street).
Attend a First Steps Meeting
Beginning August 25th, First Steps will be held in 132 Davenport Hall
- Meet with Dean Bohn in 109 Mumford Hall. To set up an appointment contact abohn@uiuc.edu, 333-3380.
- Check out the announcement board in the first floor of Mumford Hall.
- Subscribe to the SAO newsletter (send an email to listserv@listserv.uiuc.edu, in the message portion of the email write “subscribe studyabroad-L” followed by your full name).
- Talk to students who have already studied abroad.
- Find out about scholarship opportunities (www.ips.uiuc.edu/scholarship/sao.shtml).
- Talk with friends and family about your plans to study abroad; get their support.
- Apply for a passport or have your old one renewed
- Be adventurous, challenge yourself, stretch your potential!
Health and Safety Preparation for Study Abroad
Passport Information
For instructions see: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html.
Download the application at www.travel.state.gov or pick one up at the Champaign Post Office.
If this is your first passport you will need to have with you:
- Birth certificate — certified by the county or state in which you were born
- 2 current passport photos
- Valid drivers license
- Application — completed but not signed
- 2 checks
If you have had a passport previously you will need:
- Expired passport
- 2 current passport photos
- Valid drivers license
- Application — completed but not signed
- 2 checks
| Champaign Post Office 2001 North Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821 |
Passport Hours: |
Passport Photo Information
The following locations provide photograph services in accordance with the State Department requirements:
| ILLINI UNION
BOOKSTORE Price: $5.00 for two, |
KINKO'S Price: $12.95 for two |
| WALGREENS 407 E. Green Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 344-0121 Hours: 8 am–11 pm Monday–Saturday, 10 am–10 pm Sunday Price: $7.99 for two |