Asian Studies Education Abroad Guide

Quick Facts

• ASIA majors typically go abroad junior year 
• The most common degree requirements taken abroad are upper-division ASIA electives, certain Gen Ed classes, and general elective hours
• Use the Course Approvals List to find programs that offer courses approved for the credit you need

CU Boulder Education Abroad offers over 400 programs in over 60 countries! You can go abroad for a semester, year, or 2-12 weeks in the summer. Going abroad is strongly encouraged by the Asian Languages and Civilizations Department. Use the following information as a general guideline to plan your time abroad. Connect with your academic advisor and work with an Education Abroad advisor to get started, discuss your program options, and next steps. 

 

Planning and When to Go

• First-year: 
  • Start progression with the Asian language sequence courses.
• Sophomore:
  • Continue language progression, optional track electives, and take the A&S Gen Ed courses that are more difficult to fulfill abroad. 
• Junior:
  • Go abroad! Going abroad during your junior year allows you plenty of variety in your choices of classes. 
  • Plan what courses you will have left upon return to CU Boulder.
• Senior: 
  • Work closely with your Asian departmental academic advisor to ensure that you can get all of your requirements completed.
  • Know when the credits may be transcripted, as this can delay your official graduation date.

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What Kind of Credit Can You Earn Abroad?

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General Advice for Asian Studies Students Going Abroad

• Most Asian language departments do not pre-approve direct language equivalencies. However, if you place into the appropriate language level classes while abroad (and pass them) you'll likely progress to the next level in your language studies. Talk to your ASIA departmental advisor for more information.

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Suggested Programs

• Show me the shortlist, I need ASIA credit: Suggested programs for ASIA
• I want a lot of program options, but really want ASIA credit: Programs where ASIA courses are offered
• I am not concerned with getting ASIA credit and want to see all of my options: Program search for all programs

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Additional Resources

• Get Started
• Course Approvals List
• Program Search
• Major/Minor/Certificate Evaluation Form
• A&S Gen Ed/MAPS Evaluation Form
• Finances