FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1. To whom and by when should I submit the Distance Learning Course synthesis papers?
2. What are the foreign language class options in my Host city? How much do language classes cost?
3. Do I have to enlist in any other classes at the Host institution? Are these mandatory?
4. How should I connect with the NEURUS coordinator at my Host institution prior to, and after arriving in Europe?
5. How often do students typically meet with the NEURUS coordinator at their Host institution to receive feedback on their research?
6. Registering at UIUC while being abroad.
RESEARCH
1. Was language a barrier in your research process? If so, how did you overcome it?
2. How final was your research proposal prior to departing for Europe?
3. Did your research proposal evolve during the exchange semester?
4. Did you complete the field research and the write up of the report while on the exchange semester?
5. Where can I find examples of completed reports?
6. To whom should I submit my completed report?
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
1. What type of accommodation did you choose? (Private vs. dorms vs. hostels)
2. Where should I begin looking for accommodation?
3. Should I send a deposit to a private landlord prior to my arrival in the Host city?
4. Did you open a bank account in your Host city?
5. Any favorite neighborhoods I should focus my housing search on?
TRAVELLING
1. What are the visa requirements for the Host nation?
2. How did you organize your travel to the fall conference in Groningen?
3. What accommodation arrangements did you make for the Groningen conference?
4. How did you organize your travel to the U.S. spring conference?
5. What accommodation arrangements did you make for the U.S. spring conference?
6. Any favorite destinations to travel to while in Europe?
LIFE STUFF
1. How should I connect with other students who may be in my Host city from other partner U.S. universities?
2. How can I meet new people and make friends in my Host city?
3. What should I do if I have a medical emergency in my Host city? Am I eligible for UIUC travel medical insurance? Where I can I find out more information on this subject?
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1. To whom and by when should I submit the Distance Learning Course synthesis papers?
2. What are the foreign language class options in my Host city? How much do language classes cost?
3. Do I have to enlist in any other classes at the Host institution? Are these mandatory?
4. How should I connect with the NEURUS coordinator at my Host institution prior to, and after arriving in Europe?
5. How often do students typically meet with the NEURUS coordinator at their Host institution to receive feedback on their research?
6. Registering at UIUC while being abroad.
RESEARCH
1. Was language a barrier in your research process? If so, how did you overcome it?
2. How final was your research proposal prior to departing for Europe?
3. Did your research proposal evolve during the exchange semester?
4. Did you complete the field research and the write up of the report while on the exchange semester?
5. Where can I find examples of completed reports?
6. To whom should I submit my completed report?
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
1. What type of accommodation did you choose? (Private vs. dorms vs. hostels)
2. Where should I begin looking for accommodation?
3. Should I send a deposit to a private landlord prior to my arrival in the Host city?
4. Did you open a bank account in your Host city?
5. Any favorite neighborhoods I should focus my housing search on?
TRAVELLING
1. What are the visa requirements for the Host nation?
2. How did you organize your travel to the fall conference in Groningen?
3. What accommodation arrangements did you make for the Groningen conference?
4. How did you organize your travel to the U.S. spring conference?
5. What accommodation arrangements did you make for the U.S. spring conference?
6. Any favorite destinations to travel to while in Europe?
LIFE STUFF
1. How should I connect with other students who may be in my Host city from other partner U.S. universities?
2. How can I meet new people and make friends in my Host city?
3. What should I do if I have a medical emergency in my Host city? Am I eligible for UIUC travel medical insurance? Where I can I find out more information on this subject?