Check with the International Programs Office to see who is a designated peer counselor for your area of interest. 5 Make an international friend The international students who come to Juniata each year are from the very universities where you may be going in your junior year. You might join the International Club on Juniata s campus and participate in the various activities with students from abroad as well as U.S. Americans with a worldly interest. Consider applying for an international roommate during your sophomore year, if you are now a freshman. Register in the International Programs Office by picking up a Study Abroad Interest Packet.
Parents do best with well-thought out plans.
Yours will be a lot less apprehensive and much more supportive if you keep them informed of your research and findings about study abroad. The sooner you discuss your possible intentions, the easier time you will have gaining their confidence and enthusiasm for your ideas. 9 Schedule an interview Sign up for a time to speak with Jarmila Polte , the Study Abroad Advisor in International Programs. Together, you will be able to assess which way you are headed and what else you should be doing next. Above all, keep an open mind You can always decide that study abroad is not for you after all.