For Families/Parents of Students Going Abroad
Announcements:
Thanks to everyone who came to our Family/Parent Orientation!
Your support is very important and we thank you for taking the step to join us at this session.
If you were unable to come, or lost your materials, please see the resources below:
From the 2013 Orientation:
UC San Diego resources:
Compare programs:
UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)
- What is the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)?
- UC Education Abroad Program Parents and Family website
- Is the Education Abroad Program Right for my Daughter/Son?
- Country-specific pre-departure information (visas, budgets, calendars, insurance)
UCSD Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
- What is the UCSD Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)?
- API Parent Study Abroad Information
- CEA Parent's Guide (PDF)
- CEA Parent Tips
- CIEE: Information for Parents
UCSD Global Seminars
Discussion boards
Some of you have asked for a way to communicate with other UC San Diego parents. We have set up groups on GoAbroad.net where you can share your questions and advice and see photos taken by UC San Diego students while abroad.
In order to access these groups you must first register for an account and log in.
Other resources
- U.S. State Department: International Travel
- Skype (free internet calls)
- The Center for Global Education: Advice for Parents
- The Center for Global Education: Culture Shock
- The Center for Global Education: Reverse Culture Shock
- Advice for Parents: Frequently Asked Questions by William Hoffa
- What Parents Need to Know Before, During, and After Education Abroad by Janet Hulstrand, NAFSA Association of International Educators
- Confidentiality of student records (FERPA)
Contact PAO
Programs Abroad Office (PAO)
International Center, 2nd Floor
(map and directions)
Phone: (858) 534-1123
Email: abroad@ucsd.edu
