Department of Modern Foreign Languages 

Study Abroad: Learn a Language in a Foreign Country

1) Research

• Search the internet- www.transitionsabroad.com, www.studyabroad.com
• Review brochures on reserve in the library.

2) Decide

• Decide the country where you want to study. France? Mexico? Spain? Germany?
  University sponsored programs are better than language schools.
• Contact the university or school for information re programs/costs.
• Determine when you want to go, what courses you're going to take and how much it will cost.
• Where do you want to live? Dorm? Apartment? With a Family?

3) Organize

• Notify your advisor and the MFL department about your plans.
• Complete required forms:
       - Study Abroad Guidelines for UMHB Students
       - Request to Transfer a Course from Another Institution
       - Passport/Air

4) Proceed

Once UMHB has approved your plan of study, you can apply to the university in the foreign country.

Contact:
Dr. Sue Pardue
Chair, MFL Dept.
spardue@umhb.edu
254-295-4556

Last Updated: 10/18/06