A Message to Parents...
Chances are good that your son or daughter has already expressed interest in studying abroad. We have assisted thousands of University of Rochester students in internationalizing their undergraduate experience. Most of them say that it was a time of tremendous intellectual and personal growth; you may know this if you yourself studied abroad in college, or have another child who has already done so. The University of Rochester is committed to international education and to preparing students to take their place in the global political and economic community. This commitment ensures enthusiastic support for all students who choose to enhance their education by studying abroad.
Your son or daughter will go through a number of steps in order to spend a semester or year earning credits towards their degree in another country. They may apply to two or more study abroad programs, spend time in our resource library, meet with faculty and study abroad advisers, and consult with peer advisers who have already studied abroad. They will be enrolled in a non-credit, online course entitled "Study Abroad Orientation." This includes online presentations as well as a mandatory in-person group meeting. The course covers topics such as health and safety, financial aid, budgeting, packing, transfer credit, and much more. Through good preparation, we help make their transition to living overseas as smooth as possible. As part of the orientation, students receive a pre-departure orientation handbook. You may read this at <http://www.rochester.edu/College/abroad/programs/syllabus/>, or contact the Center for Study Abroad for a printed copy.
While your son or daughter is away, it is important for us to be able to reach parents and families if necessary. We want to be able to contact you in the way that is most convenient for you. This website includes links to a Family Contact Information Form and an Acknowledgement Form. Please send these to us at your earliest convenience. There are also links to UR There: A Guide to Study Abroad 2009-2010 and A Parent's Guide to Study Abroad, a booklet sent to the parents of all students going abroad, which includes information about the types of programs available to your student, financial policies, insurance, contact information for offices here at UR, and much more.
We hope that you find this information useful and interesting. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at (585) 275-7532. You may also email us at abroad@admin.rochester.edu
Sincerely,
- The Staff of the Center for Study Abroad
- Jacqueline Levine,
Assistant Dean and Director
- Heidi Kozireski, Academic Counselor
- Theodore Pagano, Academic Counselor
- Guillaume Six, Administrator
- Liz Budd, Secretary
- Heidi Kozireski, Academic Counselor
Other Links for Parents
The Institute for the Internation Education of Students program has created their own Parent's Guide to Study Abroad , Guia de Padres para estudiar en el extranjero .
NAFSA: AIE Health and Safety Guidelines
U.S. State Department's Travel Warnings and Advisories
U.S. Embassies' Recommendations to Americans Abroad
Study and Travel Abroad Resources
Current Travel Conditions in Europe (by Rick Steves)
Follow these links to view health and safety guidelines of some UR Study Abroad partners:
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), Chicago