Choosing the right program is critical to your success when study abroad.

You
It begins with you. Have you traveled outside the United States before? Where have you been? What did you enjoy? What was most challenging? Would you like to go to a similar culture or try something different?

Have you studied any languages other than English? How comfortable are you with what you have studied? Have you traveled to countries that speak the language you have studied? What was the experience like?

Do you enjoy trying different kinds of foods? Do you like to meet people with different backgrounds? Does the idea of learning more about another culture appeal to you?

Advisor
Talk to your advisor about what off-campus programs fit well with your major and/or minors. Where have other students studied before and what has been beneficial to them? Find out where studying off-campus fits into the sequence of courses that you will be studying at Malone - when is the best time for you to study away from Malone? Are there advance courses available elsewhere that are not available on campus?

Faculty
Talk to faculty in your major and minor courses about studying off-campus. Get ideas from them of locations and topics that might fit your field well. Ask them if they lead any Malone summer trips that would be good for you to join.

Students
Talk to upper class students about places they have studied. Find out what options they considered and how they made their final decision. What did they find most challenging and most enjoyable? How did their thinking change about their field?

Family
Talk to your extended family. What experiences have they had in studying elsewhere, vacationing overseas or traveling as part of their work experience? What suggestions would they make and how do they offer to support you in your endeavor?