The OCS Office offers a series of workshops to prepare students for upcoming study abroad experiences. All meetings are presented by OCS staff and a panel of current students and include snacks. Students are encouraged to peruse the Teaching and Learning on OCS and Travel Planning sections of the OCS website as they prepare for travel.

Direct Enrollment

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5-6 pm, Leighton 236

Presentation to prepare you for your direct enrollment program – one that includes direct enrollment in courses offered by universities abroad. Housing, course selection tips, teaching styles and grading, as well as engaging in extra-curricular activities and planning an active social life will be discussed by returning students and OCS staff. (RSVP to hkaufman)

How My Identities Translate Abroad

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:00-6:00 pm, Leighton 236

What is my level of comfort with my identities? Are they likely to evolve in a new environment? How are my identities perceived in my host country? What kind of stereotypes are there? Do I need to prepare myself for an identity shift? In this meeting we will discuss these and other questions and develop strategies to construct supportive community/communities abroad. Returning Carleton students and OCS staff will co-lead the meeting. RSVP below.

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Travel 101

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 5-6, Leighton 236

Traveling abroad for the first time or the first time in a while? Spend an hour learning about travel nuts and bolts, from basics like purchasing plane tickets and avoiding fraud, to more advanced topics like traveling with sustainability in mind and cultivating a mindset that leads to cultural engagement and personal growth. RSVP below.

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RSVP for 2023 Travel 101 Pre-Departure Meeting

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Field and Independent Research

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 5-6 pm, Leighton 236

Designed for students participating in programs with an independent or field research component, this meeting will get you thinking about your proposed projects and how you’ll carry them out. You will leave with tips on connecting your field experience to future research opportunities at Carleton and beyond.

(RSVP to nziegler)

Additional Opportunities

We encourage you to attend one or more campus events related to your OCS destination or field of study. See event listings on the Carleton Arts Calendar, the Center for Global and Regional Studies Calendar, the Humanities Center Calendar, and the weekly Convocation Series.

The Researching your Destination page suggests activities you can do on your own time.