Study Abroad--Being There

Being There

Encompassing topics broad (integrating into other cultures) and minute (which ATM bank card to carry), Being There is the essential handbook for Amherst students traveling and studying internationally.

The link above takes you to the entire 30-page document in PDF format. PDFs of separate, smaller sections are linked below:

Communcations, 4 pages
Crosscultural Living, 7 pages
Health & Safety, 11 pages

Pre-Registering for Amherst Courses for the Semester After Return

Pre-registration is generally held mid-November and mid-April.  The Registrar's Office will send you an email with information on registering for classes.  Although pre-registration is not required, you should consider doing so if you have departmental requirements to complete or are interested in taking a particular class.  A student returning from study abroad may be permitted to enroll in “closed” courses without prior registration.  Experience shows that students returning from study abroad have had little or no difficulty entering the courses they want.  (A very small or popular seminar may be an exception, but there is no guarantee that staying at Amherst would increase your chances of getting into the course).

You may email your course selection to the Registrar.  You will have until the end of the Add-Drop Period to formally register for classes.  Course offerings and other information can be found at the registrar's website.

Last, be sure to complete the Study Abroad Evaluation--you must complete and return to the Career Center before you can register.