Experience how direct trade businesses operate and gain first-hand experience how the international supply chain works for Boston Stocker.
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The students traveling on this program have been pre-selected.
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Students must be sure to complete all application items prior to departure in order to ensure the program is approved.
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Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare.
UCIE recommends the following travel agencies that work with university students. They may be able to provide payment plan options:
STA Travel and
Student Universe.
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Students are required to purchase UCIE health insurance prior to travel; this cost is uploaded into your application so that you can pay it online.
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Many students reach out to family, friends, and community and religious organizations for support. Some choose to create an online funding site, others send out letters requesting support.
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A valid passport is required for all international travel. Its best to apply for a passport now as processing times may vary. The UCIE is an official US Passport Center and we can help you with your photo and passport processing needs.
See here for more information.
Some study abroad destinations will require you to obtain a visa. A visa is permission given to you by your host country to allow you to enter the country for a specific amount of time. In order to obtain country-specific visa instructions and resources, refer to your host country’s embassy web page. One way to access this information is visa the
US Department of State’s webpage.
The UCIE is happy to guide you to possible resources about visas for study abroad. Although, applying for the necessary visa for travel is the responsibility of the individual traveler. Entry requirements change frequently and we advise you to pay close information to consular updates. It is your responsibility to knowing and addressing the requirements for your host study abroad destination.
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Students are required to purchase UCIE health insurance prior to departure.
WSU is committed to student and faculty safety while abroad. The following are a few resources for travel abroad.
WSU faculty, students and staff are responsible for their own health and safety abroad. Please consider reviewing the following sites for further information:
Before travel WSU students, faculty and staff can utilize International SOS in several ways including:
- Read about travel health information with medical advice, food and water safety, and cultural tips
- Explore travel security with personal safety tips and travel risk ratings for locations abroad
- Get advice on how to travel with your medication
- Sign up to receive email alerts for medical and security information, customizable to various locations abroad
WSU faculty, students and staff traveling abroad should register their travel abroad through the
US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in case of an emergency abroad.
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University Center for International Education (UCIE)
studyabroad@wright.edu
937-775-2020
Program Coordinator:
Joy Wanderi
Associate Director, UCIE
joy.wanderi@wright.edu
937-775-5748
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