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EDUCATION ABROAD IN MEDIEVAL STUDIES

W H A T ' S N E X T ?Take the Education AbroadWorkshop

BENEFITS OF AN INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCEAn international experience can be an integral component to youracademic career. Upon return from studying abroad, manystudents report that they are equipped with greater languageproficiency, deeper knowledge and understanding of variouscultures, as well as a broader, more global perspective that is oftenvalued by employers.

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ACADEMIC & TIMING CONSIDERATIONSDepending on the program you enroll in, you may receive eitherdirect or transfer credit for the courses you complete abroad. Allstudents wishing to study abroad must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher,depending on the program. Planning ahead is key to finding aprogram that meets your academic and personal goals. TheInternational Studies Office recommends planning for yourinternational experience as early as first year, and encourages youto meet with an education abroad advisor, as well as youracademic advisor.

International Studies Office208 Minor Hallstudyabroad@virginia.edueducationabroad.virginia.edu Interested in other disciplines? Explore additional majoradvising sheets online athttp://educationabroad.virginia.edu/your-major

To discuss program options,make an appointment onlinewith an education abroadadvisor according to yourcountry or region of interest.

PROGRAMSWhile this Major Advising Sheet is still a work in progress betweenthe department and the ISO, for now you can use the programsearch on the Education Abroad website to find programs offeringcourses in relevant subject areas (see the Subject Area menuunder Parameters).Click here for Program Search resultsNOTE: Not all programs found in this search may berecommended by the department, but when this document isfinalized it will include a list of recommended programs.