{"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":"2026-07-22T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:42:15","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 wp-block-paragraph\">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 id=\"h-credit-transfer-steps-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit Transfer Steps&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 id=\"h-readjusting-after-study-abroad-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Readjusting After Study Abroad&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 id=\"h-put-your-experience-to-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put Your Experience to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/\">Student Experience and Talent (SET)<\/a>&nbsp;for career and&nbsp;grad&nbsp;school advising.<\/p>\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 id=\"h-continue-your-global-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue Your Global Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\">Join Peace Corps Prep at UWM<\/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>Undergraduates from any major who plan to apply to the Peace Corps or another international service program after graduation are encouraged to participate. Upon successful completion of the Prep program, participants receive a certificate and a competitive edge in applying to the Peace Corps. The certificate can be earned in most cases through existing coursework and other experiences, already a part of the student experience at UWM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United States Peace Corps offers virtual, 1 or 2 year, in person assignments overseas, working with local communities on a variety of initiatives. Peace Corps service includes work and language training, a living stipend, ongoing guidance, loan deferment, and many benefits after service, including a generous readjustment allowance and career resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about the Peace Corps Prep certificate program at UWM\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/volunteer\/peace-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about the United States Peace Corps\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peacecorps.gov%2Fserve%2F%3Fgad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D23613232312%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAod7TsTFUliMSQTWueuP4TLdbyjLX%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R3kUGhM4krzRHmQgso8n1SHtS-OVDQFjvnC153vuWUzYbPVrdupQSAaAgTlEALw_wcB&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cyomarie%40uwm.edu%7C0c1428ad76034378492008dee828f65b%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639203459781208201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zlXzttuMZ%2Bx1qL4TFWwwPabilS9WLFrXxn7hMIH2RGI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/us.fulbrightonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulbright U.S. Student Program<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmanscholarship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boren Awards<\/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":112,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/centered.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[9590]},"class_list":["post-7896","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"uwm_unpublish_requested":false,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - 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