Why Spend Time Abroad?
Get Ready to GoGlobal!

GoGlobal! is the Center for Global Opportunities in Kinesiology.

In the School of Kinesiology we strongly encourage students to gain international experience during the course of their studies. We are particularly committed to creating opportunities for students that link to their majors, providing them with exciting ways to discover new perspectives on their fields of study and career options.

• For a comprehensive look at international activity and opportunities across the entire UM system, see Global Michigan.
• To search all UM-sponsored programs, including CGIS and Kinesiology programs, see M-Compass.
• For inspiration and proof that ALL types of people can study abroad, see Diversity Abroad and Mobility International USA!

Why spend time abroad?

• Earn credit in your major at one of our exchange partners
• Learn new approaches to Kinesiology from international faculty
• Expand network of friends and professional contacts
• Add unique experience to resume or graduate school applications
• Learn valuable cross-cultural communication skills
• Gain insight into major world issues, from the global market to health care to political agendas
• Improve language skills
• Compare racial diversity, gender equality and social justice issues in another cultural context
• Increase independence and maturity
• Expand your world view, gain insight into what it means to be an American
• Discover new interests and priorities
• Travel is fun, enriching and life-changing

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“I was able to learn the newest innovations in my field, and to shadow professionals and see the differences and similarities in-patient care between the US and Australia.”

— Lauren Sofen, Class of 2007

Get Ready to GoGlobal!

Begin your overseas experience in three easy steps:

1. Apply for a passport. U.S. citizens can go to the Department of State's website and download an application.

   Follow the links to find the closest location to submit your application. In Ann Arbor, apply at the post office on Liberty Street, Stadium Avenue, or Green Road; or at the Washtenaw County courthouse on North Main Street.

   Note: The post office on South University does NOT offer this service.

2. Identify a program. Materials to assist you while you're making this decision are available on the GoGlobal CTools site (How to join a CTools site).
   
        Go to My Workspace > Membership > Joinable Sites

   Once you select the Joinable Sites tab, search for GoGlobal.

3. Find funding. Currently enrolled Kinesiology undergraduates are eligible to apply for competitively awarded supplemental funding from the School of Kinesiology. Deadlines each year are March 15 and November 15. Further details and on-line application available through M-Compass.

“[A]s President, I'd like to find new ways to connect young Americans to young people all around the world, by supporting opportunities to learn new languages, and serve and study, welcoming students from other countries to our shores. . . Simple exchanges can break down walls between us. . ."
— President Barack Obama

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