Parents
Introduction: General letter to parents, guardians, and friends of participants
The Importance of Studying Abroad: Information from a parents perspective, on today's competitive job market, foreign languages, and on developing independence.
IAP Policy Guidelines: General information about IAP guidelines, information about UW-Madison policy limitations, and information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Academics: Information on credits earned abroad, academic expectations, registration from abroad, and graduation from abroad.
Money Matters: Information on the cost of studing abroad, Financial Aid, and Scholarships.
Supporting Your Student While Abroad: Information on what parents can do to stay informed, culture shock, reverse culture shock, communicating with a student while he or she is abroad, and visiting your student overseas.
Safety and Security Abroad: Information on safety and security, personal safety for female travelers, safety precautions for times of political/social unrest or conflict, and the Emergency Phone System.
Insurance: Information on health and diet, medical insurance and CISI, and prescriptions.