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While They're Abroad

  • Maintain communication with reasonable frequency but not on a daily basis.

  • Keep the program calendar in mind — if you haven't heard from your son or daughter, it may be because he or she is on a program excursion or traveling during a break.

  • Familiarize yourself with cross-cultural resources so you can provide support if your son or daughter struggles with the cultural transition.

  • Encourage your son or daughter to refer to the Study Abroad Handbook for similar resources or practical information required for participation or return to GW.

  • Stay in touch with the program sponsor concerning security precautions and conditions abroad.

  • Monitor online information and advisories from the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

  • Respond to mail from GW.

  • Contact the Office for Study Abroad should you or your son or daughter need assistance with any aspect of the program abroad or matters on campus.

  • Keep a journal of events and celebrations that occur during the semester or year to share with your son or daughter when he or she returns home.

  • Consider a visit during the program break (but please not while classes are in session).