Transfer Credit from Study Abroad
Learn about the necessary steps to complete the credit transfer process for your school.
Welcome Back to Northwestern!
Now that you've returned from your study abroad program, learn about your next steps and other international opportunities. Your experience abroad has enriched your academic journey, and we're here to help you make the most of it back on campus.
Credit transfer process
Become a Study Abroad Ambassador
Share your experiences and inspire fellow students while developing leadership skills.
Career Integration
Transform your study abroad experience into valuable professional skills that employers seek.
Go abroad again
Discover how to plan your next international adventure.
Managing Your Re-Entry
Your study abroad journey continues as you process your experiences back home. It's normal to feel a mix of emotions during this transition – from excitement to occasional disconnection. Many students find their perspectives and relationships shift as they integrate their international experiences into campus life.
How to Navigate Your Return
- Engage with the international learning community: contact a GLO Ambassador, engage with international students on campus, or join a language table to practice your language skills in an informal group setting.
- Stay connected with your study abroad friends
- Share your experiences while showing interest in what happened at home during your absence
- Take time to process your experience and be patient with yourself
Support During Your Transition
Northwestern offers several free resources to help you readjust:
- Find support through CAPS workshops.
- Talk to a CAPS counselor through Let’s Talk.
- Contact Global Learning Office: global@northwestern.edu
Share Your Experience
Share your study abroad memories with the Northwestern community! Submit your photos for a chance to be featured in GLO's social media, website, and publications.
When submitting your photos, please label each file with your full name, the photographer's name (if different from yours), and the location where the photo was taken. You can upload your labeled photos directly to our Dropbox folder. By submitting photos, you give GLO permission to use them in university communications and promotional materials.