Information & Orientation Sessions

Contact Study Abroad

Yvonne Schmidt
Study Abroad Coordinator

yvonne.schmidt@mesacc.edu

Southern & Dobson

Building: NU 6
P: 480-461-7870 | F: 480-461-7139

What Are General Information Sessions?

The Information Sessions are designed to give you a general overview about each study abroad adventure. Financial aid specialists will be present on Thursday afternoons.  For program specific information, please feel free to contact the individual faculty Program Director.

You will have a chance to meet fellow travelers and possibly find a buddy to travel or room with!  These sessions are not mandatory.

When Are the Information Sessions?

Info Sessions for 2012-2013 will be held at the Southern & Dobson campus in the International Student Lounge in the  NU - 6 building

Weds - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Sept. 12 & Sept. 26, 2012
Oct. 10 & Oct. 24, 2012
November 7, 2012
Jan. 30 & Feb. 13, 2013

Download the flyer here.

Thursdays - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 2012
Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2012
November 8, 2012
January 31 & Feb. 14, 2013

A financial aid specialist will be available at all Thursday sessions!

Mandatory Orientation Session

If you are accepted into a study abroad program, you must attend the mandatory study abroad orientation on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9 am - 2 pm.   This orientation will cover general study abroad information as well as program specific details.  There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details.

Why Do I Have to Attend?

Important pre-departure logistics and paperwork are covered as well as intercultural communication, health & safety, and program specific breakout sessions.