United States Colleges and Universities
Help for Student Victims of Hurricanes

Going to a different place-not home

1. Introduction
2. Transferring Schools
3. Study Abroad

You may not have been in school this semester due to Hurricane Katrina. If you were in school, you may not want to or not be able to stay at your current institution-but you don’t necessarily want to go back to your original school. What shall you do? You have some options to choose from. This section contains information on two options you may want to consider: transferring to a third school and study abroad.

2. Transferring schools

In this section you will find out about the process of transfer, helpful tips for transfer, stories about other students who are transferring, and resources to help you transfer successfully, if that is what you choose.

3. Study Abroad

This section explains why you are a good candidate and provides resources and links to help you find the program that is best for you.

Whatever you decide, it is important to remember that with the proper planning and research, you have many options to choose from at this time.