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• Meet with to plan your remaining coursework and discuss any changes to your academic plan.
• Make connections through the . They connect students with mentors or advisors who can provide one-on-one guidance and support tailored to students’ specific needs.

• Make an appointment with a Career Coach at the to get help updating your resume and exploring job opportunities.
• Connect with the UW Alumni Association to meet professionals who have experience in your field of interest.
• Incorporate your study abroad experience into your resume and job interviews to showcase your adaptability and cross-cultural skills.

• Take some time to consider your as you return from abroad.
• Ensure you maintain appropriate health insurance coverage and understand how it works in your home country.
• Schedule a comprehensive medical check-up with to address any health concerns that may have arisen during your time abroad.
• Consider seeking counseling or therapy if you experience difficulties navigating your transition back to the U.S. or other emotional challenges upon returning. The provides a wide variety of to assist.
• Join or online communities of students who have studied abroad to share experiences and advice.
• to get reacquainted to campus life.

• Understand that it’s normal to experience “reverse culture shock” when readjusting to life in the US or your home culture. Learn more about and how to deal with it.
• Stay connected! Maintain communication with friends and contacts you made while studying abroad.
• Take advantage of UW resources like Unite UW through CIRCLE, the UW Buddy Program through UW Study Abroad and  through First Year Programs to connect with the UW international community.
• Utilize local resources like the below to stay involved with cultural activities:

• Review your finances and create a budget to manage your expenses.
• Explore opportunities for scholarships, grants and fellowships that are available to returning and graduating students through the

• Use what you’ve learned abroad to set new personal and professional goals.
• Take time to reflect on your experiences and personal growth while studying abroad. Journaling is a great way to do this and Inside Study Abroad has created a l to help you get started.
• to continue practicing the language you learned while abroad to maintain or improve your language skills.

• Re-connect with for specialized support for international students returning to their home country after studying abroad, including assistance with immigration paperwork and reintegration.
• Get involved with theto meet and connect with other international students.

• Study Abroad as a Graduate Student
• Teaching Abroad
  • – CIEE offers opportunities to teach English around the world.
  • – Resource for ELS teachers and learners.
  • – Promotes grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations. The JET Program has gained high acclaim both domestically and internationally for its role in advancing mutual understanding and for being one of the world’s largest exchange programs.
  • – The Spanish Ministry of Education offers this program devoted to providing US and Canadian students and graduates – majoring in any subject – who are native speakers of English or French with the opportunity to assist foreign language teachers in a variety of schools in Spain and to learn about Spanish culture and society and also about its education system.
  • – The French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services Department of the French Embassy offer TA positions for American citizens to teach English at various primary and secondary schools throughout France.
  • – Teach Away is a worldwide leader in international teacher recruitment. Search for teaching abroad placements in over 40 countries, teach overseas in your subject area at public and private schools, or teach English abroad in universities/colleges and ESL schools.
• Graduate School Abroad – There are many opportunities to pursue graduate school abroad or attend a U.S.-based program with an international focus.
  • Country Specific
  • General or Multi-country programs
    • (European exchange program for graduate students)
    • general search
    • (MIIS) in Monterey, CA
    • (U.S.-based, international and online options)
• Other Opportunities Abroad
  • – BUNAC helps young people work and volunteer abroad.
  • – Go Abroad has resources for various activities you can pursue abroad.
  • – The Fulbright Program provides grants for graduates to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. In addition to the information on the website, UW students can also contact the for more information.
  • – Omprakash creates transformative educational experiences by connecting grassroots social impact organizations around the world with an audience of volunteers, donors, and classrooms that can learn from and support their work.
  • – The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
  • – PiA offers fellowships for recent graduates across the Asian continent.
  • – Transitions Abroad is a long-running travel resource for work, living and study abroad.

Know of an opportunity we missed? Please let us know at studyabroad@uw.edu so we can share!