What types of Global Enrichment programs are available?
Undergraduate Global Enrichment programs generally meet in the B term of a semester and include two weeks abroad during January or May. There are also summer programs available at partner universities. For a full list of undergraduate Global Enrichment options, please click here.
Graduate Global Enrichment programs include topic-based seminars, live business cases, and summer programs at partner universities. For a full list of graduate Global Enrichment options, please click here.
What does the program cost cover?
In general, the program cost covers tuition for the credits received and international health insurance. Other expenses such as course materials, some meals, in-country transportation, excursions, and airfare may be included depending on the program and they will be billed as course fee. For more specifics, please see the information listed on our web pages for each program.
Are there estimated costs beyond tuition and fees?
In general, you will need to budget for costs beyond the program costs. These may include passport processing, meals, internet access, phone calls, laundry, independent travel, sightseeing, and souvenirs.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes, scholarships are available through the Carlson School’s Office of International Programs, the University of Minnesota’s Learning Abroad Center and Office of International Programs, and outside resources. For more information about scholarships, please click here.
What are my options for financial aid?
You are able to use financial aid to help fund your study abroad experience. The Carlson School Office of International Programs will provide you with a Study Abroad Cost Estimate (SACE) form. Please bring the SACE form to the Office of Student Finance when you meet with an adviser there. You can find more at our Funding Your Study Abroad web page, please click here to be redirected.
Where can I find more information about the application process?
Additional information is available on the Global Enrichment Application FAQ's web page, please click here to be redirected.
Can I fulfill course requirements abroad?
Yes you can. Please contact your academic adviser and an International Programs adviser for more information.
How rigorous are the courses?
Global Enrichment courses are highly rigorous and courses are taught at an accelerated pace. While the overseas portion of the course may be held in January, May, or summer months, class meetings are held during the semester before departure. These can range from 2-4 classes for graduate programs, to a full B-term of classes for undergraduate programs. These class meetings can incorporate a significant amount of pre-departure readings and/or assignments. You should keep this in mind when selecting the rest of your semester schedule.
Do I need to speak a foreign language?
All Global Enrichment courses are taught in English. While language skills are not required, we encourage you to learn some basic phrases. If you are at least able to ask for directions or know how to greet people, you’ll feel much better immediately.
Who will be my roommate?
Students will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. They may request a roommate or have one randomly assigned. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room.
Can I bring a guest along on the program?
Guests are not permitted during the program. This is an intensive academic program and therefore, parents, spouses, partners, children, and other guests are not permitted during the program. If you would like to have a guest join you before the program starts, or after the program ends, you are welcome to do so. International Programs is not responsible for securing accommodations, providing insurance, assisting with visas, or providing other support for any pre-or post program logistics for you or a guest.
If the program fee includes a group flight, can I make changes to the return ticket?
Yes, you may request a deviation from the group flight. There will be limitations to the deviations including availability, departure city, and length of stay. You are responsible for any fees and charges greater than the cost of the group flight. If you wish to make changes to your flight you must work within the parameters of the group reservation and cannot book your own flight. You must also inform the Global Enrichment staff of your changes in travel plans.
Contact:
Lisa Englander
Global Enrichment Program Manager
612-626-3150
**Please note this information only applies to Global Enrichment short-term programs, and does not apply to Global Immersion semester exchanges.**
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