STUDY ABROAD PRE-DEPARTURE SEMINAR
Explores topics and issues related to a specific theme and region or country of the world, ensuring a foundation of knowledge and understanding for the hands-on experiences as part of an instructor-led study abroad program.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain cultural theories, stumbling blocks to intercultural communication, and demonstrate new knowledge and attitudes to successfully complete a study abroad experience. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe your home and host culture, people, and places. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Prepare for living, traveling, and studying in a new environment. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate an understanding of culture shock and reflect on ways of managing the effects. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Explain successful practices to remain healthy and ensure safety while abroad. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain cultural theories, stumbling blocks to intercultural communication, and demonstrate new knowledge and attitudes to successfully complete a study abroad experience. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe your home and host culture, people, and places. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Prepare for living, traveling, and studying in a new environment. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate an understanding of culture shock and reflect on ways of managing the effects. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Explain successful practices to remain healthy and ensure safety while abroad. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027