7–9 months prior to departure - Things to think about

Academic:
- Are you a full-time UPEI student with your first 10 courses complete? (most common year for study abroad is second or third year)
 - Review UPEI’s partner universities
	
- You can take courses within your major or elective courses, if approved.
		
- Most partner universities offer courses in English, some offer courses in French. And many offer a variety of language study courses.
 
 - What are the semester dates at the partner university? Do they work for you? Will you study abroad for one or two semesters?
		
- Are there extracurricular activities of interest?
 
 
 - You can take courses within your major or elective courses, if approved.
		
 
Geographic location of the partner university:
- Cost of living
 - Language
 - Food and culture
 - Small/rural vs. big/urban
 - Opportunities for travel
 - Visa requirements/permissions
 
Accordion