Download the Nontraditional Students Abroad flyer for additional questions and considerations for traveling abroad. Bring this resource with you when meeting with an academic advisor, education abroad advisor, or other UM office.
Nontraditional students often have different responsibilities such as those tied to familial, professional, and other obligations at home that do not affect many other students in the same way. Thus it is important to take these factors into consideration when studying abroad. Use this page to explore considerations, opportunities, and challenges of traveling abroad as a nontraditional student.
As you consider and prepare for an international experience, use the following questions as a guide. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and you may relate to multiple identities. You are encouraged to discuss these topics in-person with an education abroad advisor in your school or college. The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) can also provide guidance and resources as you prepare for your experience.
Further explore traveling as a nontraditional student through the following resources:
-
115
Countries
U-M hosted students from 115 countries in Fall 2020
-
No.5
Nationally
U-M ranked 5th in the nation in the number of U.S. students studying abroad for the 2019-2020 academic year