Global Guide Series
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Wed, Mar 11, 2026 11:30 AM –
Wed, May 6, 2026 12:30 PM CDT (GMT-5)
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Details
In each session, you will hear from past study abroad students as they share their experiences on the featured topic. Make sure to join us for each of the following session!
Session 1:
Topic - Managing Your Finances While Abroad
Date and Time - Wednesday, March 11th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM via Zoom
Description - This session will cover everything you should consider when budgeting for your study abroad experience. Join us to hear budgeting tips and tricks from past study abroad students!
Session 2:
Topic - Adjusting to Your Host University
Date and Time - Wednesday, April 8th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in person (location TBD)
Description - Are you wondering how your host university abroad may differ from UMSL? Join us for an informative session where past study abroad participants will share how a host university may do things differently from UMSL and how to adjust to these changes.
Session 3:
Topic - Managing Your Expectations While Abroad
Date and Time - Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in person (location TBD)
Description - Your study abroad experience can be full of so many highs, but that also means maybe some lows too. Join us to hear how past study abroad participants have handled the ups and downs and made the most of their experience.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This is the second session in the Global Guide Series!
https://cglink.me/2rA/r385410
Join us for an in person session about adjusting to your host university! Universities abroad can be very different from UMSL and we want to make sure you are prepared for those changes!
Learn how to adjust to different classroom structures, coursework, professor relationships, and more! Past participants will also join us to give us insight on how they adjusted to their host universities!
Past Events
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This is the first session in the Global Guide Series!
https://cglink.me/2rA/r385410
This session will cover everything you should consider when budgeting for your study abroad experience. Join us to hear budgeting tips and tricks from past study abroad students!
Learn how to create and manage your budget while abroad, how to travel to various countries for less, how to find cheap and fun activities in your host country, how to eat out & shop, and more!