{"id":7896,"date":"2026-02-25T14:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=7896"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:05:07","slug":"returning-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/returning-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Your study abroad experience&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;end when you land back home.&nbsp;This page covers how to transfer your credits, readjust after study abroad, put your experience to work and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credit-transfer-steps-nbsp\">Credit Transfer Steps&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">The process&nbsp;of bringing your credit home will&nbsp;look&nbsp;a little different depending on your program type:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Faculty-Led Programs<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Your UWM professor assigns and posts your grades to PAWS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>All Other Programs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll need to request your official transcript from the host university or program provider, and have it sent directly to the Center for International Education:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:overseas@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overseas@uwm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWM Center for International Education&nbsp;(2441 E. Hartford Avenue, Garland 138, Milwaukee, WI 53211)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a&nbsp;<strong>Course Equivalency Approval Form (CEAF)<\/strong>&nbsp;if you want courses evaluated for major, minor&nbsp;or general education credit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once received, UWM will create course records and post your grades.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: Non-UWM sponsored programs are posted as transfer&nbsp;credit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--success\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check fa-fw\"><\/i><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\"><strong>Pro Tip For Non-Faculty Led Programs:<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Transcripts from abroad can take 6\u201312 weeks\u00a0to arrive.\u00a0Plan ahead\u00a0if you need grades for graduation, scholarships or financial aid renewal.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-readjusting-after-study-abroad-nbsp\">Readjusting After Study Abroad&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While abroad, you&nbsp;grew&nbsp;in ways others might not see, and that can feel confusing, exciting or even lonely. That tension is called&nbsp;reverse culture shock, and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a normal and meaningful part&nbsp;of your study abroad journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">W<strong>hat You Might Notice\u00a0After Returning Home<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You might notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling&nbsp;out of sync&nbsp;with old routines or friends&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing your host country or idealizing your experience abroad&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frustration with parts of U.S. culture that now stand out&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shifts in your perspective or personal priorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all signs of growth and proof that your worldview has expanded and is still taking shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>How to Navigate the Transition<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Write or talk through <\/strong>what surprised you, what you miss about being abroad and how&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;changed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep in touch&nbsp;with international friends <\/strong>or mentor&nbsp;incoming international exchange students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Name your new skills<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>which can translate directly to your r\u00e9sum\u00e9. These might include things like adaptability, independence, cultural awareness and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take care of yourself.<\/strong>&nbsp;Readjustment takes time. If you&#8217;re struggling, reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/\">Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW)<\/a> or your health provider for support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Reflecting on Your Experience<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Your growth doesn&#8217;t stop when you return home. Use these questions to reflect on your experience and to carry what you learned forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What did I learn about how I show up in unfamiliar or challenging situations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What parts of this experience do I want to carry into my life now and how will I do that?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What did this experience teach me about how I want to live, and what will that look like in my relationships, choices and everyday life now?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iesabroad.org\/returning-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on Readjusting to Life Back Home<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-put-your-experience-to-work\">Put Your Experience to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Less than 10% of U.S. college students study abroad, so you already stand out. In today\u2019s global world, organizations want people who can adapt, communicate across differences and think critically.&nbsp;You\u2019ve&nbsp;already done that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Tips to Make Your Experience Work for You<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reframe your story:<\/strong>&nbsp;Move beyond \u201cI studied abroad.\u201d Share how you collaborated, led or solved problems in&nbsp;a new environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add it to your r\u00e9sum\u00e9:<\/strong>&nbsp;Highlight what you&nbsp;<em>did<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>learned<\/em>, not just where you went.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use it in interviews:<\/strong>&nbsp;When asked about adaptability or teamwork, draw from&nbsp;a real&nbsp;experience abroad.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your LinkedIn:<\/strong>&nbsp;Add your program, include 2\u20133 skills gained and post a short reflection on your time abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Resources to Help You Articulate Your Experience<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:overseas@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overseas@uwm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and reflection guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/\">Student Experience and Talent (SET)<\/a>&nbsp;for career and&nbsp;grad&nbsp;school advising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/go-abroad\/college-study-abroad\/blog\/how-put-study-abroad-your-resume-4-steps?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on Putting Your Experience to Work<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continue-your-global-experience\">Continue Your Global Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If studying abroad&nbsp;changed&nbsp;how you see the world, keep that momentum going!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Stay Engaged on Campus<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to travel far to stay globally connected.&nbsp;We encourage you to share your experience and leadership&nbsp;right&nbsp;here at UWM, by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Becoming&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/opportunities\/\">Panther International Pal (PIP) Mentor<\/a>&nbsp;to support new international students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing&nbsp;your story at info sessions or re-entry panels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joining&nbsp;global student organizations or volunteering&nbsp;at CIE events.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your experience makes you a campus leader in intercultural understanding. Keep learning&nbsp;and help others start their own global journeys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Take Your Global Experience Further<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go abroad again! Apply for fellowships and scholarships like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/us.fulbrightonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulbright<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmanscholarship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gilman<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boren<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue international internships or graduate programs abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer or work with organizations that have a global focus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.sit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SIT-Study-Abroad-Re-Entry-Toolkit-2025.pdf  \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reentry Toolkit<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--success\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check fa-fw\"><\/i><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--title\">Pro Tip:<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\">Think about what energized you most abroad. Was it language learning, research, art or advocacy?\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0your clue for what to pursue next.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-9317\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/\">For Students<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/get-started\/\">Get Started<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/_portal\/program-search\">Program Search<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/academics-credit\/\">Academics &amp; Credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/costs-scholarships\/\">Costs &amp; Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/health-safety\/\">Health &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/\">Application Portal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/prepare-to-go-abroad\/\">Prepare to Go<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/while-abroad\/\">While Abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/returning-home\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Returning Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/students\/study-abroad-handbook\/\">Study Abroad Handbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/parents-family\/\">For Parents\u00a0&amp; Family<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/advisors-coaches\/\">For Advisors &amp; Coaches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/stories\/\">UWM Study Abroad Stories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":30714,"featured_media":8277,"parent":7908,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/centered.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-7896","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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