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- - Study Abroad Overview
  - Get Started Review program types, costs, eligibility and schedule to meet with an adviser.
  - Explore Programs
  - Academic Planning Learn about transferable study abroad courses, earning credit and impact on your NU GPA.
  - Apply Complete the Northwestern study abroad application.
  - You've Applied...Now What? Work on steps to prepare for study abroad while your application is being reviewed.
  - Prepare and Go Complete steps to prepare for your program and departure.
  - Stay Connected Learn about the next steps to prepare for your return to campus or extend your term abroad.
  - Return Home Review the credit transfer process and learn about the re-entry experience.
  - Parent & Family Resources Access resources to learn more about Northwestern study abroad and support your student's global learning goals.
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  - Explore Programs
  - GLObal Gateway Explore programs and access the application
Money Matters
- - Money Matters Overview
  - Costs & Fees Review program costs and administrative fees.
  - Financial Aid Review the financial aid process for summer and academic year study abroad.
  - Scholarships & Funding Explore scholarships as well as additional funding options.
  - Budgeting & Planning Budget for pre-departure expenses and get tips and tools to help you prior to departure.
  - Billing & Payments Learn about program costs, payment deadlines and withdrawal policies.
  - Money Management Learn different methods and tips to make payments, spend wisely, and access money abroad.
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Student Experiences
- - Student Experiences Overview
  - Explore Programs Find the global program that best fits your needs. Learn about the differences between program types.
  - Identity Abroad Consider aspects of your identity and how these may be perceived in other cultures.
  - Program Evaluations Access Northwestern students' unfiltered feedback on the program(s) you're interested in.
  - Connect with Students Contact former and current study abroad students to learn more about your program.
  - Student Blogs Hear from Wildcats all around the world as they study abroad.
  - Ambassador Program Meet alumni representatives of Global Learning Office.
  - Fellowship Program GLO Fellows lead ambassadors in promoting study abroad at Northwestern.
  - Student Perspectives Students offer their perspectives on various aspects of studying abroad.
  - Student Spotlights Learn about the exciting experiences and accomplishments of Northwestern study abroad alums.
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For Faculty/Advisers
- - For Faculty/Advisers Overview
  - Academic Planning Help students map out their study abroad course plans.
  - Application Process Review steps to study abroad and become familiar with the study abroad application.
  - Supporting Returnees Explore re-entry resources to support study abroad returnees.
  - Term Extensions Review next steps for extending students' stay abroad beyond initial term.
  - Transferring Course Credit Review the transfer credit process for study abroad courses.
  - USAC Learn about the University Study Abroad Committee (USAC).
  - New Program Proposals Guidelines for the Proposal of a New Northwestern Program or Affiliation
  - Global Guides Program The GLObal Guides program recognizes faculty and staff as advocates for study abroad and highlights them as resources to prospective study abroad students.
  - GLO Liaisons Learn about the GLO liaison to your department.
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  - GLObal Gateway Quick link to the GLObal Gateway for School Advisers.
Incoming Exchange
- - Incoming Exchange Overview
  - Program Information Enroll directly in courses across a wide variety of disciplines and more.
  - Apply Follow steps to confirm your eligibility and complete your application.
  - Prepare and Go Prepare for arrival by completing a number of pre-departure steps.
  - After Arrival Review helpful resources about arrival, check-in, academics, campus life and more for your first days on campus.
  - Return Home Follow steps to help you prepare to leave Northwestern and return to your home country.
  - Exchange Student Perspectives Exchange students reflect on their experiences studying at Northwestern.
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About
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  - Contact Us Learn about staff advising portfolios.
  - Events Check out upcoming events and application deadlines.
  - BHM Global Week BHM Global Week is designed to educate and support Black students looking to study abroad and engage in various global spaces.
  - Study Abroad Fair An opportunity to learn more about the different credit-bearing study abroad programs offered at Northwestern all in one place.
  - Newsletters Stay connected with our weekly newsletter.
  - Data Find out how, when and where Northwestern students study abroad.
  - Staff Accomplishments Review the latest staff presentations and publications.
  - News The latest news from the Global Learning Office

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