Through one-on-one advising, we work with you to incorporate global and civic opportunities into your academic plan. We guide you as you explore the options before you, reflect on the experiences behind you and integrate all your classes, activities and experiences into your Duke education.
Advisors' Advice
FAQ: Can you sign my study abroad advisor form?
No. As part of the application, many Duke-approved study abroad programs will require a form verifying that you are a student in good standing at Duke University (different than an academic recommendation). Even though this is often called an "advisor" form, neither your global advisor nor your academic advisor can sign it. You must take the form to the Global Education Office in Smith Warehouse (where the GEO is located). Good luck on your applications!
Advisors' Advice: Request Recommendations Early
In the coming weeks, many students will be completing applications for which they need recommendations, be it an application for a summer or fall study abroad program or an internship. Ask someone who knows you well. For academic programs, a faculty member in an academically-related field is usually best. Don't wait until the last minute! You're asking this person to do you a favor, so be considerate of his/her time. Give s/he at least several weeks notice. When asking someone to write a recommendation for you, be sure to give your recommender all the information s/he needs, including: The…
Advisors' Advice: Use the DCCE Knowledge Maps
The Duke Center for Civic Engagement's Knowledge Maps are intended to help students construct curricular and co-curricular linkages around specific global challenges. Organized around a theme such as Children, Health, Education, Poverty, or any other civic challenge, a Knowledge Map suggests courses across a variety of disciplines and immersive projects relevant to that theme. Explore the Knowledge Maps.