Many of your friends and classmates might not be as proactive as you when it comes to going abroad. When you get accepted, let them know and encourage them to join you.
Figuring out what courses you should take abroad can be time-consuming. The sooner you get accepted, the more time you have to figure out approved transfer credit. You'll have more time to meet with your academic advisor to work through course approvals.
Some Scholarship and grant applications may have earlier deadlines than our program deadlines. If you get accepted early, you can make sure you have enough time to make the deadlines.
Some programs require student visas, http://studentsabroad.state.gov/. Obtaining them can be a long and confusing process. Once you are accepted, we will send you information to make this process as painless as possible.
We know you want to see and do as much as possible in your short time abroad. Even though your motto should be "Travel without a plan, but with a purpose," you will need to plan at least a little bit. What will your travel plans include? Give yourself ample time to plan.