Study Spanish Abroad FAQs:How Do I Get Started?

1. Investigate possible study abroad programs by reviewing them online, speaking with students who have studied abroad or discussing them with the Spanish advisor, Dr. Regina Roebuck.
2. Visit the International Center and meet with a Study Abroad Advisor. 
3.   With your Study Abroad Advisor, narrow down your program options, identify potential courses, and do an estimate of program costs.
4.   Meet with the Spanish advisor (Dr. Regina Roebuck) to determine how your coursework in Spanish will transfer back to U of L.
5.   Meet with your academic advisor to determine how the course or courses will fit into your U of L program of study. 
6.   Submit your application for the Study Abroad program, leaving a copy for your file at the IC. Submit application for passport if you do not already have one.
7.   Submit applications for scholarships, if available.
8. Complete the U of L paperwork for the IC files, including the Course Certification form, the financial aid consortia agreement (if needed), and the Study Abroad Cost Estimate form.
9.   Meet with a financial aid advisor to determine how to handle the cost of the program.
10. Once accepted to your Study Abroad program, meet with a Study Abroad advisor to review remaining IC paperwork.
The University of Louisville's International Center is located in Brodschi Hall, which is between Jouett Hall and the Kent School of Social Work.  You may contact a Study Abroad Advisor at edabroad@louisville.edu.

Dr. Regina Roebuck, the Spanish Advisor, is located in Room 330D of the Humanities Building and can be contacted at roebuck@louisville.edu

For more information on Study Abroad procedures as well as forms, see Study Abroad at the International Center: http://www.louisville.edu/provost/intcent/sa/sa.html