# Education Abroad Advising

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad

Begin your journey by watching one of our many pre-recorded advising sessions. You can attend a Live Q&A or information session to connect with an education abroad advisor.

## Accessing Virtual Advising

1. ### Explore Your Options

   Watch [Explore Education Abroad 101](https://utexas.app.box.com/v/EducationAbroad101). This 20-minute pre-recorded session provides an overview of program types, finances, goal setting, and academic integration. It is a required first step on your journey.
2. ### Connect with Us

   [Get advising from a peer mentor](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/about/peer-mentors-program) or join us for Live Q&A to ask questions and learn more about study abroad:

   - *Live Q&A times for Fall are TBD*
   - [See the events calendar](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170)

   **Note:** available only during class days in long semesters
3. ### Dig Deeper

   Watch a thematic session or attend a live event. The thematic recordings (listed below) and our many facilitated [events](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170) provide a deeper look at our programs from different lenses.
4. ### Apply and Go

   When you have chosen a program, find out [how to apply](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/how).

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## Program Types

Find the right program fit based on the factors important to you, then explore the program types in more depth.

- [View or download the comparison chart](https://utexas.box.com/s/neyljcmunjeyeh55la6hsqv7gnk22fj7).

## Explore – Faculty-Led Programs

Scroll through this [Faculty-Led 101](https://utexas.box.com/s/9d4pl4qml7x8o01b8gcvkcp5pkd0926m) presentation which highlights the faculty-led program model and connects you to active program options.

### To get started:

- Watch a [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZy4qh4HSIJZwpcKZ1Zlo4770MwElLlc) on your faculty-led program(s) of interest.
- Attend a program-specific [Event or Info Session](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170).
- Join our [Education Abroad Live Q&A](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170) with questions.

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## Explore – Internships Abroad

This [presentation](https://utexas.box.com/s/f9roion3o3lt9gzuvyb4wjl7vus09t4c) explores the variety and benefits of international internships. Students can intern abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year.

- Explore the [internships options](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/programs/internships-abroad).
- Connect with the organizations that provide the internships via their website or virtual events. They can answer most of your questions.
- Join our [Education Abroad Live Q&A](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170) with questions.

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## Explore – Exchange / Affiliated Programs

Exchange and Affiliated partners offer a wide array of program choices. These pre-recorded sessions survey programs by region for semester and summer, including information about academics, culture, and experiential learning opportunities.

- Watch the pre-recorded session by region.
- Join our [Education Abroad Live Q&A](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?unit=2170) with questions.
- View virtual information sessions for each [UT affiliate program partners](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/programs/affiliated) on their pages in the [program search](http://utdirect.utexas.edu/io/abroad/pgm_list/).

### Explore by Region

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| Explore Africa | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/s/p1pxfvjgklatm4ty2k1am83qsyeeck23) |
| Explore Asia | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/s/p432ydar7a16h1tjld1d520nmfwqj5hw) |
| Explore Australia & New Zealand | [See Presentation](https://utexas.box.com/s/exozq90pnnifzrqqtoc3qfzxcar2ak2g) |
| Explore Europe (Central and Eastern) | [See Presentation](https://utexas.box.com/v/EA-CentralEU-region) |
| Explore France & Belgium | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/s/v78frtc5epu2tt2f05j2ity5yaikm7tz) |
| Explore Italy & Greece | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/v/Italy-Greece) |
| Explore Latin American | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/s/91j7y0n09a2xumto46pibrvofiigl35t) |
| Explore the Middle East & North Africa | [See Presentation](https://utexas.box.com/v/EA-MENA-region) |
| Explore Scandinavia / Nordic | [See Presentation](https://utexas.box.com/v/EA-nordic-region) |
| Explore Spain & Portugal | [Watch Session](https://utexas.box.com/v/Spain-Portugal) |
| Explore UK & Ireland | Watch Session: [Semester](https://utexas.box.com/s/kceakc5amkmm2qxm8nafsjtkk34s5yzh) or [Summer](https://utexas.box.com/v/UK-Ireland-Summer) |

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## Explore - Business Programs

Undergraduate McCombs Business students interested in learning about business-specific international education opportunities should visit the [BBA International Programs Office website](https://my.mccombs.utexas.edu/My/BBA/IP/Info-Sessions) for information session details.

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## Explore - Engineering Programs

Undergraduate Engineering students interested in learning about engineering-specific international education opportunities should visit the [International Engineering Education (IEE) website](https://www.engr.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-education/study-abroad) for more information. To make an advising appointment, email [iee@engr.utexas.edu](mailto:iee@engr.utexas.edu).

## Additional Resources

### [Find a Program](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/programs)

Spend some time browsing through the programs available.

### [My Credit Abroad](https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/abroad/credit/list/nlogon/)

Research program and credit equivalencies in the My Credit Abroad database.

### [Explore Checklist](https://utexas.app.box.com/file/710213768136?v=ExploreChecklist)

Review the Explore Checklist to consider your goals and needs for your term abroad.

### [Language Learning](https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/tlc/world-languages-day/why-learn-a-language.php)

Consider how starting or continuing with language learning could benefit your career.