Pre-Departure Workshops

Pre-Departure Workshops

Get ready to go abroad by attending a pre-departure workshop to get tips, tricks, and support before you embark on an adventure overseas. Information from each workshop will be added after the event.

Unpacking Budgeting Abroad: How to Make Your Money Last
First-Time Travelers: Essential Tools for Thriving Abroad!
How to Make the Most of Your Internship Abroad: A Conversation with GlobalWorks Alumni
Navigating Mental Wellness While Abroad
Unpacking Race, Ethnicity, and Identity Abroad
OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQ+ Experiences Abroad
From the World to the Workplace: Leveraging Your Global Experience
GEO Spring Mixer
 

 

Group of UO students posing in front of a body of water in Oviedo, Spain 
Unpacking Budgeting Abroad: How to Make Your Money Last
Group of Students on a boat exploring the Amazon river with a guide

Learn tips and tricks to budgeting for traveling abroad as a student. This workshop will review subjects such as study abroad or GlobalWorks internship budgets, how exchange rates and foreign currencies work across different countries, and how to figure out how to cover your costs abroad. 

Resources

Budgeting Abroad PowerPoint Slides

Budgeting Abroad Worksheet

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First-Time Travelers: Essential Tools for Thriving Abroad
two students digging in an excavation site in Barbados

Embark on your first international trip with confidence! This student-centered workshop will focus on addressing students' questions about traveling abroad alone for the first time, featuring a discussion where students can express their concerns, share what excites them about their destination, and strategize solutions to potential challenges. Key topics we will explore include concerns about first-time travel, managing uncertainty, and identifying additional resources needed before the trip.

Resources

First-Time Abroad PowerPoint Slides

Department of State Travel Checklist

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How to Make the Most of Your Internship Abroad: A Conversation with GlobalWorks Alumni
College student wearing green graduation robe posing with UO mascot statue

Hear from past program alumni and learn how their international internships shaped them! From lessons learned to how they apply the information to their new roles, this unique experience allows future students to listen, learn, and ask any questions they have about how the experience shaped our students. The panel is comprised of students from a variety of program types and is open to students who have been accepted into a program or students who are just curious to learn more.

Resources

Internship Panel Slides

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Navigating Mental Wellness Abroad
Student hiking on a trail in Segovia Spain

During this presentation, you will learn about common challenges students face and discover self-care strategies and best practices for wellness. You'll also hear from former students who have studied abroad as they share their experiences.

Resources

Navigating Mental Wellness Abroad Slides

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Unpacking Race, Ethnicity, and Identity Abroad
People dressed in traditional Andean clothing dancing in a parade

Join us for an interactive conversation about student identities in a global context. A panel of study abroad alumni will reflect on their experiences navigating and expressing intersecting identities while abroad. 

Date: Thursday, May 8

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: McKenzie Hall 123

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OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQIA+ Experiences Abroad
A person dressed in a mardi gras style costume celebrating pride month in London

 

Get ready to set out on your own international adventure with "OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQ+ Experiences Abroad"! Hear from your queer peers at our alumni panel where we'll explore the colorful journey of studying abroad as part of the LGBTQ+ community. From discovering queer-friendly destinations to overcoming cultural barriers, our panelists will share their adventures, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're dreaming of your next international escapade or gearing up for your own study abroad adventure, this lively discussion promises to inspire, inform, and celebrate the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ students exploring the world. 

Date: Wednesday, May 14

Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Location: Condon Hall 201

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From the World to the Workplace: Leveraging Your Global Experience
Two students wearing a lab coat throwing an O in Spain

Use your experience studying or interning abroad to boost your career! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to identify and articulate the valuable skills you gain while abroad — from cross-cultural communication to problem-solving. Discover how to effectively showcase these experiences on your resume and confidently discuss them in job interviews.

Date: Tuesday, May 20

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: Anstett Hall 192

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GEO Spring Mixer
A UO student posing on the edge of a cliff against a backdrop of mountains and a sunset with his arms spread open

Come meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program coordinators and alumni about what to expect, and participate in activities like: 

  • GeoGuessr competition
  • Study abroad bingo
  • Passport cover decorating
  • Bracelet making
  • & more! 

Date: Thursday, May 29

Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: Tykeson Commons

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