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Who are non-traditional students?

• Someone who may not have entered ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä immediately after high school
• Someone who has a high school equivalentÌýdegreeÌýinstead of a high school diploma
• Someone who works full time while enrolled at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder
• Someone who has children or other dependents

As a non-traditional student, you may face unique challenges when it comes to education abroad.ÌýYou are likely taking your schooling very seriously and know how important furthering your education is for your career. Participating in an education abroad program is a great resume and career builder. You can learn another language, practice cross-cultural communication skills, and better understand global issues facing the 21st century.

A common concern for non-traditional students with dependents is: What about my family? We have had students in the past take their children on a program. When this is possible (it depends on the program), you must make arrangements for an adult caregiver to provide care for your children during all class periods, site visits (to museums, for example), excursions (even those out of town), etc. Your children should not participate in any of these program activities. However, they can be involved with other children in the host country during the day. We've also had students who are parents go abroad without their children. In these cases, the children have stayed in the U.S. with a close family member or friend.

For many of you, you are considered non-traditional because you are older than the typical education abroad student. Perhaps you are in your 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s. There are many thousands of you studying abroad, in all countries and a wide variety of program formats. Your age works for you as a student – you may be more focused and take full advantage of all opportunities abroad.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your goals and plans. See our Get Started page for your next steps!

Resources:

• : an article about a student’s education abroad experience in France.
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