Barrett, The Honors College
Why YOU Should Participate in a Global Education Program
The Barrett Honors College highly encourages its students to enhance their educational experience by traveling. Travel and study in the United States and beyond expands students’ global perspective and adds knowledge and awareness they cannot receive with just a basic university education. Our goal is to make all of our students embody the values of global citizenship that a holistic education represents. Students who have completed study-travel programs report that it is their most important and meaningful educational experience, one they will remember for the rest of their lives.
A Message from Barrett, The Honors College
Today, no one will be able to be successful without having some familiarity with the world around them. That is an important element of an education, whether it’s in aerospace engineering or real estate or anthropology. In presenting the gold standard of education, it is all the more important for ASU’s Honors College to have a global component. -Barbara Barrett, former United States Ambassador to Finland, a trained astronaut, advisor to four American presidents on trade and defense policy and chair of the Aerospace Corporation. She and her husband, Craig Barrett, recently awarded a $2 million gift to ASU to support global citizenship programming in Barrett, The Honors College.
Planning Your Program
When to Participate in a Global Education Program
When to Participate in a Global Education Program
With advance planning, you should be able to fit a Global Education program within your four years at ASU. In Barrett we recommend that you first consider the program of your major and timeline for critical course requirements. Next, factor in your thesis/creative project timeline. Keep in mind that a thesis typically takes one semester of planning and then two semesters of execution. You may participate in a Global Education program during this time but may require extra planning and work on your part before you leave and when you return.
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General Advice
General Advice
Advice from Barrett, The Honors College
- Be sure to consult with your academic advisors and map out your course requirements to determine options on the best time to participate in a Global Education program.
- Consider traveling with Barrett through one of the Global Intensive Experience Programs or Summer Faculty-Led Programs.
- All of Barrett's Programs are led by experienced Barrett Honors Professors and uphold Barrett Community Standards on the trip.
- You can expect a high quality academic experience with only Barrett students on our trips.
- Going on a group trip will mean access to cultural experiences that would be difficult to get as an individual traveller.
- Global Education programs are a great way for students who live off campus to meet and make friends with other Barrett students.
Meet With Your Honors Advisor
Meet With Your Honors Advisor
How to make an appointment
Schedule an appointment online. Schedule with the Barrett advisor at your home campus. For Poly and West campuses visit the Barrett Advising Directory for contact information.
Key questions to ask
- What are my remaining honors requirements?
- Can Global Education programs help me to earn these honors credits or are other ways a better fit for me? Ex. Honors sections, enrichment contracts, research.
- How can study abroad positively impact my thesis/creative project process?
- How does a Global Education program fit with plans for my major?
Meet With the Global Education Office
Meet With the Global Education Office
Meeting with a Peer Advisor
Peer Advisors are ASU students who have participated in various types of programs and who are here to help you get started on a journey of your own! They are prepared to help you understand the different types of programs offered, narrow down your program options, guide you on the application process, discuss program costs, and speak about student life abroad.
No appointments are necessary to meet with a Peer Advisor.
- Stop by the Global Education Office anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Contact a Peer Advisor by email.
- Call a Peer Advisor at (480) 965-5965.
Meeting with an International Coordinator
Your International Coordinator can answer your questions about specific programs, can talk you through the application process, and can help you find funding resources for your particular program on the Global Education Office website. Your International Coordinator is happy to meet with you multiple times to answer your questions, and he/she would be glad to schedule meetings in person, by phone, or via Skype.
- Find the name of your International Coordinator listed on the Study Abroad Office webpage for your program of interest.
- Schedule an appointment online. Click on the International Coordinator name for your program of interest and follow the prompts to schedule your appointment.
- Visit an International Coordinator during walk-in hours in Student Services Building, Room 278.
Key questions to ask the Global Education Office
- What are the eligibility requirements for my program(s) or interest?
- What is involved in the application for my program(s) of interest? Is admission to the program competitive?
- How will I get ASU credit and grades for the courses I take abroad?
- What courses are available on my program? How can I get courses approved for my program(s) of interest?
- What is the cost of participating in my program(s) of interest? What do I need to consider in preparing an estimated budget for my program(s) of interest, and what expenses do I need to plan for upfront?
- Where can I find more information about scholarships for Global Education programs?
Research Your Funding Options
Research Your Funding Options
Pursuing a global experience is an investment in your future. Like any other type of investment, it requires careful planning and management. However, the personal, academic, and professional rewards that you will gain from this experience will last a lifetime. You should carefully consider costs, budgets, and financing when selecting and preparing for your global experience.
Review Cost Sheet
You can find a Cost Sheet for your program on the Cost Info tab of the Global Education Office webpage for your program. The Cost Sheet will highlight the costs that are billed to your student account as well as additional estimated costs that are not billed to your student account but that you might expect to spend while participating. Be sure to note what expenses are included in the fees charged by the Global Education Office, and remember to budget additional money for airfare, passport and visa fees and personal expenses as needed since these are not included in any Program Fee.
Research Funding
Once you have reviewed the Cost Sheet for your program and are aware of the costs you might expect to spend on your program, you can begin to make a plan for financing your global education program. You can receive funding for your program through financial aid, scholarships and grants, and community-based fundraising efforts. We encourage you to:
- Speak to Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (FASS) about financial aid;
- Use our Scholarships and Grants page to search for general global education scholarships and scholarships that are unique to your program;
- Read the Community-Based Funding Guide for creative ways that past ASU students have funded their programs.
Financial Aid
We encourage you to speak to a Financial Aid Counselor, who can help you figure out how your financial aid might be applied to your global education program. Be sure to seek answers to the following questions from a Financial Aid Counselor:
- How do loans work for my global education program? What kinds of aid/loans do I currently receive, and are there any restrictions on this aid if I participate on a GEO program?
- Have I reached the maximum of (insert name of) loan allowed per academic year?
- When will funds be released for my semester of participation?
- How will additional scholarships impact my ASU financial aid?
Barrett Scholarships
For Barrett specific trips consider applying for a Barrett travel scholarship (applications due each Fall semester).
Community-Based Funding
Check out the Global Education Office website to learn more about community-based funding, including tips and tricks for crowd-source funding. There is funding out there… you just have to ask!
Attend Financing Workshop
Would you like help learning about your financing options? We offer Financing Your Global Education Program Workshops through fall and spring semesters. Join us to learn how to finance your global education program through financial aid, scholarships and grants, and community-based funding.
Helpful Links
Studying abroad with Barrett was truly an opportunity of a lifetime, and I am so extremely thankful to have endeavored on such an amazing educational experience. Initially when I began looking into the program, I was nervous as I pictured myself traveling abroad for the first time in my life. However, after researching the educational opportunities involved in the program and the activities that I would experience, it was impossible to say no.
-Heather Udowitch, member of Sun Devil Gymnastics
Traveling to multiple places while studying with colleagues is a unique opportunity and experience that not only you learn about yourself and the people around you, but you also develop connections with the world — academically and culturally.
-Julio Jr. Buntan, Applied Biological Sciences (Pre-Vet) Major.
Recommended Programs
Although students in Barrett, The Honor College can participate in any ASU study abroad program, Barrett recommends the following programs.
Key Contacts and Resources
Global Education Office
Map Location: Student Services Building, Room 278
Phone: (480) 965-5065
Helpful Links