Western Abroad 201 - Study Abroad Planning Workshops
Sign up for Fall 2024 Workshop Sessions!
Wednesdays and Thursdays (September TBD - December TBD) at 3:30pm and 4:15pm in Haggard Hall 112.
Western Abroad 201 Workshop Details
Join EdAbroad advisors for an in-person workshop session to explore your education abroad options.
Requirements: Must have already attended an Western Abroad 101 info session. We encourage students to attend this workshop before committing to a education abroad program.
- In preparation for 201 Workshops, PLEASE REVIEW these quick videos PRIOR to your scheduled workshop session:
- Abroad 201: What to expect, and how to be prepared for our Study Abroad Planning Workshop! review this 6 min video!
- Tips for Navigating your Degreeworks tool & planning for Study Abroad! review this 2 min video!
Feel free to print any forms you might find helpful!
You can also review our: Major Advising Pages | Education Abroad (wwu.edu) to find programs that meet your academic needs.
Workshop Planning Tasks
- Review your Degree Works
- Degree Works is available on myWestern or in Web4U under the Students - Students Records section
- Understanding Degree Works Worksheet
- What If feature allows students to see how changing their major or minor will impact their progress to degree completion, as well as see how planned future classes would apply to degree requirements
- Make a list of courses you still need for GURs, Major, Minor, electives, etc.
- Remember that Degree Works is an academic tool, it does not replace conversations with your academic advisors
- Degree Works is available on myWestern or in Web4U under the Students - Students Records section
- Review your Budget (optional)
- Web4U - Financial Aid - Aid by Year - Award Overview
- Review your budget and financial aid award
- Consider Scholarships you are eligible for
- Explore Programs
- Review our Major Advising Pages
- Use our website search tools
- Consult with an EdAbroad Peer Advisor or Study Abroad Advisor
- Get Organized to meet with your advisors
- Gather syllabi and/or course information
- Prepare questions to ask
- Apply
- EdAbroad application
- Program or host institution application
Tips on Navigating Degree Works & Planning for Study Abroad
