Debunking Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

Why would a student choose to study away over study abroad?

• Closeness to home

• Career goals

• Undocumented status

• Disabilities/continuity of accommodations

STEM students can take courses toward their STEM major while abroad.

• True

• False

All programs have the same application deadline.

• True

• False

What happens to students who are not admitted into the program to which they applied?

• Students will not be able to study abroad AT ALL

• The study abroad office will automatically assign students a new program

• Students can apply to other programs for which the deadline hasn’t passed

• Students are guaranteed admittance to their top-choice program

Pertaining to access to Wisconsin School of Business study abroad programs, select the FALSE statement.

• Only WSB students can study abroad on a WSB program

• All UW-Madison majors can apply for WSB programs

• WSB and Business Certificate students receive priority over non-business

Does it cost more to study abroad than to study at UW?

• No

• Yes

• I don't know

• It depends!

Study abroad almost always delays graduation.

• True

• False

Junior year is the only year students can study abroad.

• True

• False

All eligibility requirements are available to view on a program's webpage.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true regarding medical care and disabilities for students going abroad/away?

• Students can receive care from their regular US-based provider.

• McBurney students can obtain accommodations.

• Students with physical disabilities cannot do fieldwork components.

• None of the above.