Frequently Asked Questions
Who can go abroad?
Any student who is in good standing (has at least a 2.0 overall GPA) can
apply to study abroad. Of course, the stronger your GPA the broader your range
of options.
When can I go abroad?
Most students study abroad during the junior year, although a number of
seniors also participate. Permission is required to study abroad before the
junior year. Summer study may be pursued at any time.
Where can I go?
“Where” you study is decided by “what” your academic, personal, and
professional goals require and for “what” you qualify. In just the last three
years, Trinity students have studied in over 35 different countries.
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Can I go if I don’t speak another language?
Yes. There are many opportunities for study in English, even in countries
where English is not the primary language. Although one of your goals may be
to learn another language (or just to improve your skills in one you have already
studied), advanced language study is not a prerequisite for all countries.
What do I study?
Students from every discipline have studied abroad. Most students take at
least one course in their major, and many pursue work toward their minor and
the Common Curriculum. Students have done everything from regular university
courses, to biological field research, to academic internships.
Do I get credit for this?
Students will earn at least elective credit for all academic courses
successfully completed as long as there is no duplication of work previously
completed. The program and elective credit must be approved in writing before
an application is mailed. Then individual courses may be approved on a
course-by-course basis for major, minor, or Common Curriculum credit.
How much will this cost?
The median cost for a semester abroad is about the same as for a semester at
Trinity. However, there are large variations in both directions. For
instance, studying in London will probably cost considerably more than Trinity
while studying in Eastern Europe or parts of Latin America will probably cost
less.
What about financial aid?
In general, most financial aid – to include Trinity academic scholarships –
may be applied to an approved semester or academic year of Study Abroad or
Special Studies Semester in the US. However, very little, if any, aid is
available for summer study. Outside scholarships will be considered on a
case-by-case basis and may ultimately require permission from the sponsor.
When do I start?
Visit the International Programs Office in your first semester to begin
long-range planning. Detailed advising begins a year before you intend to go
abroad. The Trinity deadline for submission of all applications is October 25
(for Spring) and March 25 (for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year). Some programs
and institutions have earlier deadlines.
If you have additional questions, contact:
Nancy Ericksen,
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
International Programs
Office
(Chapman 245 C)
(210) 999-7314 direct extension
(210) 999-7305 fax
nerickse@trinity.edu email |
Tisha Temple,
Study Abroad Advisor
International Programs Office (Chapman
245 B)
(210) 999-7016 direct extension
(210) 999-7305 fax Tisha.temple@trinity.edu email |
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