A Letter for Returning Students
2011 returnee handbook (PDF)
Dear Study Abroad Program
Participant:
On behalf of the entire Study Abroad team at the
International Academic Programs, welcome back from your
study abroad program! I hope that your experience was
both personally and academically rewarding and that you
have returned to UMKC with new learning and insight that
you will put to good use on campus, in our community,
and in your own life wherever it takes you.
We are very interested in learning about your
experience, and ask that you complete the Study Abroad
Program Evaluation. Please answer each question as
honestly and fully as you can. The information you
provide will be used to advise future study abroad
students and to help us maintain the quality of our
study abroad offerings.
The period of re-entry to the United States after
studying abroad can be a time of great learning, but it
can also be very stressful. You may find our information
about reverse culture shock helpful. We welcome your
comments on this information and encourage you to come
in and talk with us about your own experience with
re-entry.
In addition, if you have not done so already, please
update your contact information online so that we can
update your local address and phone number and find out
which activities you might want to become involved in as
a study abroad alum. Please check off any of the
activities that interest you so we can contact you with
additional information about how you can become
involved.
Finally, I welcome your suggestions about activities
and programming that would be beneficial to returning
study abroad participants. Please feel free to send your
comments to me at wozniakkj@umkc.edu. I know that I
speak for all of the study abroad advisors in the
International Center when I say that we truly look
forward to meeting with you face-to-face to hear about
your study abroad experience. Please make a point of
coming to the International Center to share your
adventures, stories, and photos.
Again, welcome back!
Sincerely,
Kate Wozniak
Study Abroad Coordinator