Before You Apply
Going Global
The Global Experience Office is here to provide you with opportunities, resources, and tools required for each type of global experience.
Looking for a Global Experience?
Start by attending a Meet with a Global Ambassador Info Session! Info sessions are run by our Global Ambassadors, Northeastern students who have previously completed a Global Experience, and are held via Zoom on the following schedule:
- Monday – Friday: 12:00pm-1:30pm EST
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30-8:00pm EST
*Info sessions will not be held on university-recognized holidays and during breaks.
Next: Attend GEO Events and connect with student alumni.
- Visit the GEO Events Calendar for upcoming events, fairs, or additional info sessions.
- Review our Student Alumni Contact Sheet and visit our Student Blog to connect with students that have recently studied abroad.
Last but not least: Schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor and begin an application!
Connect
- Regional advising (location and program selection)
- Course offerings/ credit (course selection abroad, course evaluations)
- Application support (process, timeline, and deadlines)
- Logistics (housing, visas, in-country support)
- Finances (program costs, scholarships and funding abroad)
- Pre-departure programming (health and safety abroad)
- Promote cross-cultural exchange (alumni and exchange students)
- Grades, transcripts, and credits conversions
- Re-entry programming
- Degree requirements
- Course policies and restrictions (college-specific)
- Graduation planning
- Class selection on-campus vs. abroad
- NUPath requirements
- Reviewing and approving study abroad course selections via myNortheastern
- Advising on job and location selections
- Advising on professional considerations
- Information on process and university requirements
- Support during interview process with students and employers
- Primary point of contact for workplace issues for students and employers
- Vetting of all global jobs
- Support for co-op self-development
- Guides student reflection on integration of work experiences with academics
- Through Student Financial Services
- Reviews your individual finances
- Assists with distributing aid, loans and/ or scholarships
- Reviews your tuition payments