Orientation and Resources
ADD ADVENTURE TO YOUR DEGREE
Congratulations on securing your place on a study abroad program. It’s time to begin preparing for your trip!!
CONTACT US
Study Abroad Office
Dempsey Hall, Room 202
abroad@uwosh.edu
Tuesday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
orientation steps
- ORIENTATION PRESENTATION
You’ll receive access to a self-paced online orientation through the online study abroad application portal. - ORIENTATION QUIZ
All travelers are required to complete and submit the orientation quiz. The quiz is accessible to confirmed travelers in the “forms” section of the study abroad application portal. Participants who do not complete orientation requirements prior to the orientation deadline will be removed from their programs. The withdrawal and refund policy will apply. - QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION (OPTIONAL)
The date & time for a virtual Q&A for travelers and their family members will be announced after the self-paced orientation deadline. - ADDITIONAL ORIENTATION
Your program leader may require attendance at additional sessions before or after travel. These sessions count toward the class requirements for your program.
resources
As you begin to prepare for your study abroad experience explore these resources.
CULTURE RESOURCES
- Culturegrams (there is a cost to order)
- Electricity
- Intercultural Press Books/videos on intercultural issues
- Transitions Abroad Publishing
- Issue Briefs – understanding issues as a means to connect with people
- StudyAbroad.com Handbook: exploring cultural differences, health & nutrition, safety & security, legalities & emergencies, careers, pre-departure checklist
- What's Up With Culture?
- Travlang: foreign language useful phrases and word lists with AUDIO
- StudyAbroad.com Handbook: exploring cultural differences, health and nutrition, safety and security, legalities and emergencies, careers.
SOCIAL RESOURCES
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES
FINANCE
INSURANCE
- General Information
- Portal (or search for "CISI Students" in the App Store or on Google Play)
TRAVEL RESOURCES
- Travel Advisories (US Department of State country, travel, health and safety information)
- Travelers Checklist
- Travelers with Special Considerations
MAPS AND APPS
- Atlapedia Online physical and political maps; key facts on countries of the world
- U.S. Department of State Country Maps
- MyCisi
- My TSA
- Mobile Passport
- Google Translate
- Google Maps
CONTACT US
Study Abroad Office
Dempsey Hall, Room 202
abroad@uwosh.edu
Tuesday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm