Pathways to off-campus study
Before deciding which off-campus study program you will apply to, it's important to make sure the program is a good fit for you and can provide the support you will need when studying off campus. Skidmore has over 120 off-campus study programs, with many options for all majors and minors. Consider some of these guiding questions as you think about your program options.
Why do you want to study off campus?
- What are your academic goals while on a program?
- How does studying off campus work into your major and minor requirements?
- What are your personal goals for the semester?
- What are your professional goals and how can going off campus help you achieve these goals?
- Do you want to learn or continue learning a foreign language?
What type of program is the best fit for you?
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- Are you more comfortable in a larger university or with a smaller cohort of students?
- Do you want a traditional classroom setting or field-based coursework?
- Do you prefer a big city, a small town or a rural setting?
- What type of housing do you prefer (i.e. homestay, residence hall, apartment, camping)?
- How much personal and academic support do you want or need while studying off campus?
- Are you interested in an independent research project or an internship?
What do I need to have a successful off-campus study semester?
- How might your academic accommodations work in another country?
- Are the support services that I want/need available to me in the program's location?
- If you have a disability, what programs or locations will offer the support services you need?
- What parts of your identity are most important to you? How might studying off campus impact your identity?
What are reasonable cost considerations for you and your family?
- How much does it cost to study off campus?
- What are the additional costs of studying off campus (i.e. flight, visa, housing deposit, etc.)?
- What is the cost of living in another city/country?
- What scholarships or funds are available to help with the cost of off-campus study?
- How does Skidmore financial aid work with off-campus study?
Want to discuss your off-campus study options? The Off-Campus Study & Exchanges (OCSE) office is available to help! Check out our virtual advising resources or schedule an appointment.
