Whether you are just starting to explore going abroad or already have a program in mind, the CGIS advising team is here to help! Please use the resources below to determine if it's best for you to meet with a peer advisor or an Intercultural Programs Advisor, or to attend a session instead.
Read Me First!
Peer Advising
Speak to a peer advisor any time listed below during the Winter 2023 semester!
- Monday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Peer advisors can answer questions about:
- Application process
- How to find the right program for you
- Their personal experience
- Budgeting abroad
- Purchasing flights
Group Advising and Info Sessions (by Program or Topic)
What to expect:
Information Sessions: Advisors/Faculty will present on the program or topic with time for questions at the end. These sessions are great for a deeper dive to learn more.
Drop In / Open Group Advising: Come with your questions about the program or application, and benefit by hearing the answers to questions from other students as well!
Come back later for more sessions!
Program-Specific FAQ Guides
Our Program-Specific FAQs are a great resource to find answers to common questions for specific study abroad programs. Please continue to check back for more FAQs, and watch for updates to the content of these guides.
Note: Details shared in each FAQ only relate to the programs specified, and should not be assumed to apply for other programs not listed. If you have any questions about which program a FAQ applies to, please contact us at cgis@umich.edu.
- Advanced Language and Culture in Granada FAQ
- Advanced Language and Culture in Madrid FAQ
- Barcelona - Semester Program FAQ
- CYAthens Summer FAQ
- Sciences Po FAQ
- STEM Summer Research Program FAQ (STEM: Dublin, Glasgow, Granada, London)
- Summer in Scandinavia FAQ (Stockholm & Copenhagen)
- Summer at Yonsei 2023 FAQ
Different Factors to Consider:
We encourage you to consider what's most important to you when choosing a program. Identifying these key objectives not only helps you identify the program that is best for you, but also can help you create SMART (Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals to make the most of your study abroad experience!
Ready to Meet an Advisor?
Now that you've read through the "Read Me First!" section and you've determined that you're ready to meet with an Intercultural Programs Advisor, please use the link below. Please utilize the country and region catagories to the best of your ability. If you're still not sure, schedule a general appointment and explain what you hope to discuss.
Kaisha advises for the following:
- France
- Italy
- Senegal
- Switzerland
Interim Advising for the following programs:
- Australia
- Barcelona
- Bilbao
- GIEU: Thailand
- South Africa
Please reach out to cgis@umich.edu if you have questions about the locations listed above.