Welcome Back Study Abroad Alumni!

As soon as the Study Abroad Office receives your transcript from your overseas institution, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview with the Study Abroad Coordinator.  At this interview, you'll be asked to share about your experiences abroad, and you'll also have the opportunity to review your transcript and talk with the Coordinator about your course transfers.

Transcripts can take 2-3 months to arrive!  Don't be surprised if you do not hear from the Study Abroad Office right away.

If you did not take care of your course petitioning prior to your departure, now is the time to get them done!  Petition forms can be picked up from the Study Abroad Office, and require a course description or syllabus and signatures from the appropriate department chair and dean in order to be approved.  Ask a study abroad advisor for assistance with this process, if you need it.

Getting involved on campus is the best way to share your study abroad experiences with others and overcome your reverse culture shock.  Remember how amazing your experience abroad was - now is your chance to help other students be impacted by study abroad in the same way!  There are many ways to get involved:

• Volunteer:  The Study Abroad Office always needs volunteers for Study Abroad Fairs, info sessions, and more
• International Friends and Family Program: The International Friends and Family (IFF) Program at SVSU matches international and American students based on shared interests or academic program. The goals of the program are to support international students in transitioning to life at SVSU, promote cross-cultural exchange, and have fun! This could be through having coffee hours, commuting to class together, or attending on-campus events.
• Join an organization:  Check out Conversation Pods, International Student Club, or other RSO's on campus
• Share your experience:  Share your pictures, stories, blogs, etc. with others - especially the Study Abroad Office!