Study Abroad
"Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -- Mark Twain
The world is getting smaller and Northwestern University classrooms now extend well beyond the Evanston campus. Certainly the very best way to expand your study of international issues is to live and study in another country. In fact, students in virtually every field of study at NU can profit from study abroad.
POLICY FOR TRANSFERRING CREDIT TO THE IS PROGRAM:
Students are strongly encouraged to seek advising from the International Studies advisor prior to leaving so students know the program's policy and receive help in course selection.
When students return to Northwestern, they should make an appointment with the International Studies advisor and bring the following materials:
1. Syllabi from courses*,
2. Major course work (papers, tests, presentations, journals, etc.)*,
3. Course descriptions,
4. Notebooks if possible to better clarify the course material,
5. Petition For Credit for Courses Taken Abroad* (print this form and bring it to your advising appointment)
6. A copy of your transcript from your school abroad*
*the most important materials to bring back
This way, the advisor can see what was taught in totality, plus the Dean's office will also require these materials. Sometimes students can only bring limited work back, like a journal. Students should bring back as much as possible.
Since the Adjunct major is housed in WCAS, students must complete the Petition for Credit for Courses Taken Abroad form if, and only if, students want courses taken abroad to count towards the International Studies Adjunct Major. THIS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE IN WCAS.
For the SIT program, students should bring their independent study paper, journal and anything else associated with that learning experience. The procedures for the SIT credit are the same but might require a different form. Students should contact the Study Abroad Office regarding this.
After meeting the International Studies advisor, those aforementioned materials will need to go to the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Advising at 1908 Sheridan for approval.
To find out what your school's policy for transferring study abroad credits please visit the Study Abroad website here.
The Study Abroad Office at Northwestern University
The Study Abroad Office's current list of affiliated programs includes many programs in countries all over the world, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, and North, Central, and South America. Some programs are university-based, meaning that students live in one place and commute to school to take university courses. Other programs are field-based, meaning that they focus more on fieldwork and independent research projects. Some programs specialize in a particular area of study--for example, music, political science, or social justice--while others are general programs, with a full range of university offerings. Whatever your interests may be, the Study Abroad Office has a program for you! For a list of all programs please visit the Study Abroad Office's web site.
Northwestern's list of sites is constantly changing and growing, so be sure to contact the NU Study Abroad Office for updated information and the dates of special "Study Abroad 101" sessions, or to make an appointment with an advisor.
Study Abroad Office 630 Dartmouth Place Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 467-6400 studyabroad@northwestern.edu
You can also stop by International Studies to discuss your study abroad plan.
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