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Studying abroad in fall 2012? The schedule of required pre-departure meetings has been set! Please mark your calendars now.

Student Presentation on LGBT Study Abroad in China
LGBT Center, Wednesday May 2nd, 4-4:30 PM
Come hear a unique perspective of a gay man's study abroad adventures in Beijing. Gavin Immer '14 will be discussing the attitudes and discrimination towards the LGBT community in China, the difficulty of acculturation, and scholarship opportunities for underrepresented students abroad. A short discussion will follow. Stick around afterwards for the Bolles House BBQ at 4:30 right out front on the lawn!

Read about a spring Tufts-in-Madrid student's arrival abroad!

Disclaimer: As with other sites supporting user-generated content, Abroad101 publishes student feedback on study abroad programs that are strictly the individual views and experiences of those students. Neither Tufts University nor the Office of Programs Abroad claims responsibility for the views expressed by these students or for the language used to express such views. Please bear in mind that experiences will vary by student according to his or her preparation and/or goals. Please also note that Abroad101 publishes student feedback on a wide range of study abroad programs, some of which are not on Tufts' recommended list. The Office of Programs Abroad reminds Tufts students to consult the recommended list before researching programs.

 
Welcome!

Tufts University has been offering study abroad programs for four decades, and at present offers its own programs for juniors and seniors to study in Chile, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, London, Madrid, Oxford, Paris, and Tübingen, Germany. Students may also choose from hundreds of approved programs run by non-Tufts providers. 

Students who wish to study abroad should begin planning early in their academic careers in order to meet the various course and language prerequisites. Majors in all departments are encouraged to consider study abroad.

Where do I begin?

Tufts Students
Step one: Attend one session of the mandatory General Information Meeting, held twice weekly throughout the academic year, which outlines the process of studying abroad for a semester or year of your Tufts career.
Step two: Familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures for studying abroad at Tufts, using the links above, and then research approved programs (links below), making note of application timelines (February 1 of your sophomore year if you plan to participate in a Tufts Program Abroad; non-Tufts programs' application deadlines vary, but they are generally during the semester prior to when you plan to go abroad). You may read evaluations of programs that have been submitted by Tufts students by visiting Abroad101.com (please note that this site hosts evaluations for a variety of programs, some of which are not approved by Tufts).
Step three: Discuss your study abroad plans with your major advisor and begin the application process.

Students from other Colleges and Universities
Step one: Please browse our site for basic information on our Tufts Programs Abroad. Feel free to contact Melanie Armstrong for more information.
Step two: Discuss your interest in our programs with the study abroad office on your campus to determine if participation would be approved by your home institution.
Tufts Office of Programs Abroad, Dowling Hall, Medford, MA, 02155  |  Tel: (617) 627-2000  |  Contact Us