Make sure you complete all the necessary steps to return to campus the following semester. The GEO Student Handbook is a great place to start.
Reconcile Transfer Credit
Be sure you’ve completed all the steps to reconcile any transfer credit.
Reflect & Connect
Now is also a good time to reflect on your experience. Consider some kind of self-assessment of your experience:
- Returning from Study Abroad
- Reverse Culture Shock: What It Is and How to Respond
- How to Deal With Reverse Culture Shock After Studying Abroad
You may feel that your time away from campus flew by, but there are a number of ways you can stay connected to your experience and continue reaping the benefits of the skills and knowledge you gained. Here are just a few suggestions:
- Share your experience with your Duke peers:
- Participate in GEO events as a Study Away Ambassador.
- Write a blogpost for our website. Email ee.comms@duke.edu to get started!
- Apply to work in the Global Education Office as a Peer Advisor.
- Enroll in a course related to your host country or region.
- Enroll in a language course at Duke.
- Join a language conversation group or relevant student organization on campus.
- Engage with media from your host country.
- Consider returning to your host country to travel, research, or to further your studies.