Global Engagement

Global Engagement
Apply Now Why Study Abroad? Steps to Study Abroad
Types of Study Abroad Programs Application Process & Deadlines
Planning Resources
Cost & Scholarship Academic Credit Passports & Visas Packing Tips
Health & Safety
Events
While Away
Identities Abroad Academic Success Abroad Tourist vs. Student Mindset
Coming Home
GEO Photo Contest
Go Abroad Again Policies
Billing, Refund & Financial Aid Policies Petition Process & Criteria
For Parents
Health & Safety How can I support my student?
For Faculty
Credit Approval Process TREK Programs
TREK (Think, Research, Engage, Know)

Would you like to study abroad during your time at Wooster? You’ve come to the right place!

Click here to learn what steps the College is taking to ensure safe off-campus study experiences in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how to start the process:

GEO Virtual Learning Opportunities

GEO Roadshow

GEO 101 Sessions

GEO 101 sessions are mandatory, introductory sessions covering the basics of how studying off-campus works. These sessions are led by GEO’s Peer Advisors and will be conducted remotely via Teams during fall semester.

An appointment is necessary in order to attend a GEO 101 session. Visit the GEO Bookings Page and select GEO 101 from the  options to schedule an appointment today!

Spring 2021 GEO 101 schedule coming soon!

Here is the Fall 2020 GEO 101 schedule with the Peer Advisor running the session and the program they completed:

Monday: 9am-11am with Tara Strauch (DIS Copenhagen)
              12pm-2pm with Laura Peterjohn (SIT South Africa: Social and Political Transformation)

Tuesday: 12pm-1pm with Camryn Rosenstein (SAI Florence University of the Arts)
               2pm-4pm with Perry Worthey (Arcadia University of New South Wales)

Wednesday: 10am-11am with Camryn Rosenstein (SAI Florence University of the Arts)

Walk-In Wednesday*: 1:30-4pm with Tara Strauch (DIS Copenhagen) and Perry Worthey (Arcadia University of New South Wales)
*Note - no appointment is needed for Walk-In Wednesday. Drop in to the Teams meeting run by APEX

Thursday: 1pm-3pm with Piper Hartman (Studio Arts College International - Florence, Italy)

Friday: 12pm-2pm with Laura Peterjohn (SIT South Africa: Social and Political Transformation)

GEO Facts

35% of Wooster students have an international experience.

Fit a Study Abroad program into your Wooster Education

GEO’s Study Abroad Course Guide can help you figure out how specific programs will fit into your major, or best suit your interests. (Coming Soon)

Make an Appointment

Candace and Jamie are the two advisors for the Global Engagement Office (GEO). Who you meet with depends on the area of study you wish to focus on during your Global Engagement Experience.

Candace Chenoweth - Director of the Global Engagement Office

Jamie Adler - Assistant Director of the Global Engagement Office

Start an Application

Go to our Application Database to start searching for programs!