Congratulations on your acceptance to study abroad during the upcoming semester! We are excited to send you off on your global adventures.
Attendance at the conference is mandatory for all students approved to study abroad through the Newcomb-Tulane College Office of Study Abroad.
NTC Pre-Departure Conference
Monday October 1, 2024
9:30am - 7:30-pm
LBC 2nd Floor
Students studying abroad in Spring 2025 must attend 2 sessions (a meetup counts as a session) and complete the canvas quiz by October 15th.
See the section below for details on breakout session content and location.
What the Conference Covers
All approved study abroad students must complete an online NTC OSA keynote module covering next steps in the application process, course registration, code of conduct, and other important logistics. This canvas course will be due October 15th.
See below for a list of our available sessions during the October conference and accompanying online resources:
Discussion Panel
9:30-11:00 Race 201 in the LBC
9:30-11:00 Keynote Presentation Rechler 202 in the LBC
Living Like a Local: Maximizing Immersion during Study Abroad
View Living Like a Local resources
11:00-12:30 Race 201 in the LBC
11:00-12:30 Walk-in Advising Rechler 202 in the LBC
12:30-2:00 Race 201 in the LBC
12:30-2:00 Walkin-Advising in Rechler 202 in the LBC
What If? Health, Safety, Risk and Study Abroad
2:00-3:30 in Stibbs 203 in the LBC
How to Design Your Study Abroad Experience
How to Design Your Study Abroad Experience Resources
3:30-5:00 Race 201 in the LBC
3:30-5:00 Regional Meetups in Stibbs 203 in the LBC
Intersectionality of Identities While Traveling
View Identity-based Resources (Geared toward BIPOC and LGBT+ Students)
5:00-6:00 Race 201 in the LBC
5:00-6:00 Walk-in Advising Rechler 202 in the LBC
Street Harassment and Gender in a Global Context
View Gender in a Global Context Resources
6:30-7:30 Race 201 in the LBC
6:30-7:30 Keynote Presentation Rechler 202 in the LBC
Internships and Careers Abroad
View Internship and Career Resources
Check out our Youtube channel or our Canvas page for more study abroad content!
