Education Abroad & Exchange - Returned Students

Welcome back to UMass! We hope your time abroad was a rewarding and wonderful experience.
Below is some information for returned students. If you have more questions, feel free to stop by the Education Abroad Advising Center, 10AM - 4PM, Mon-Fri in 455 Hills South, or call 413.545.2710.

CIEE is coming to Amherst College

If you've recently returned from studying abroad and are trying to figure out what's next, come to the Amherst Fair on February 29 from 11:30am to 2pm and learn how to apply your study abroad experience now that you're back.
Try to make it to the Friedman Room of the Keefe Campus Center to chat with Jennifer and learn more about which CIEE programs are right for you.

Information for Returned Students [PDF]

Learn about jet-lag, reverse culture shock, acclimation resources, suggested reading, useful websites, and more.

Integrating Your Experience into the Rest of Your Life [PDF]

There are lots of reasons to look forward to going home, but there are also a number of psychological, social and cultural aspects which can prove difficult–often because they are unanticipated. The following list was generated by interviewing students like you who have been through the experience and survived nicely. However, they say you should take the process seriously by being realistic and thinking about it and your possible reactions. They offer the following thoughts on reentry for your consideration in the hope they will make your return both more enjoyable and more productive.

UPDATE! Evaluation

Our online evaluation form for 2007-2008 is now available!
Please answer every question you can.

Request for General Education Credit

Did you take Gen Eds while abroad and need credits? Stop by the Advising Center to get a form or download here [PDF]. All forms can be turned into 467 Hills South. Cristina Sosa in IPO handles approving Gen Eds.

Transcript/ Credit Questions

Grades from your university abroad will be sent directly to IPO. Keep in mind that it takes a little time for your grades to appear on your transcript. If you have questions about transcripts or credits, please contact Cristina Sosa at 413.545.2710 or csosa@ipo.umass.edu.

Transfer of International Credit Form (TIC)

Did you take different courses than you expected while abroad? Stop by the Advising Center to get the yellow TIC form to get signatures and approval for the courses you took while abroad. This form is similar to the PRAF that you completed before you left, and is intended for courses you took without prior approval.

Want to be a peer counselor?

The Advising Center is staffed by students who recently returned from being abroad. Check our Employment opportunities, and fill out an application (make sure you already submitted your Evaluation, above). We are looking for energetic, committed, hard-working students who are interested in spreading the world about studying abroad. Hours range from 4-8 hours a week. All positions are paid; Work study preferred, but not required.

Want to help with orientations?

Interested in talking to students who are getting ready to study abroad where you went? Orientations usually happen in December or May. Contact a program director if you are interested, or email abroad@ipo.umass.edu.

Want to go abroad again?

Click here for resources on working abroad.