Study Abroad Pre-departure Seminar

Pre-departure seminar exploring themes and regions to prepare students for hands-on experiences in an instructor-led study abroad program.

offering recorded1 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain cultural theories, stumbling blocks to intercultural communication, and demonstrate new knowledge and attitudes to successfully complete a study abroad experience.

  • Describe your home and host culture, people, and places.

  • Prepare for living, traveling, and studying in a new environment.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of culture shock and reflect on ways of managing the effects.

  • Explain successful practices to remain healthy and ensure safety while abroad.

Source: UW Guide

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INTER-AG 321

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Specific themes, regions, or countries relevant to the study abroad destination
  • Cultural theories and challenges in intercultural communication
  • Practical preparation for living, traveling, and studying in a new environment

Skills

  • Explaining cultural theories and identifying stumbling blocks to intercultural communication
  • Understanding and reflecting on ways to manage culture shock
  • Applying practices to remain healthy and safe while studying abroad

Grades

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INTER-AG 321 · Spring 2027

Study Abroad Pre-Departure Seminar

Recorded 2026-10-14
INTER-AG 321 · Spring 2027

UW Sust Food Systems in Italy

Recorded 2026-10-14
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