<p>I’m currently preparing an application to study abroad next summer with a different university. So far, everything seems to be going well. I even have a possible recommender on hand. One of my former instructors has told me that he would be “proud” to write it for me (after I asked), and out of all of my instructors at this university, he is the one who has worked with me the most and knows me the best. As a result, I’m overjoyed that he’s willing to write the letter for me.</p>
<p>However, this instructor no longer teaches at U of M. Do you see this technicality being a problem? (My instructor was actually the first one who mentioned this.) I personally can’t see how it could matter. He was my teacher and has worked closely with me. However, I’d still like to hear what others have to say.</p>
<p>Don’t see why it would matter. He was an instructor for you, and he is writing a rec. for you. If he is currently teaching/working somewhere else, then his letter will be on his new letterhead.</p>
<p>Since admission is on a rolling basis, you should send in your application as soon as possible.
Also, Duke used the term “letters of recommendation”, so you can send more than one.
The official transcript can sometimes take a couple of weeks, order that right away.
If you really want to make sure you get to study abroad, apply to more than one program in order not to be disappointed. Some of these have limited space, and are quite competitive. Other schools with open Study Abroad programs include:
NYU
Boston U
Arcadia
and many more…</p>
<p>I am planning on applying to more than one. (I don’t trust these universities enough to only apply to one program. I think Duke is going to have an application though. I already talked with an advisor, and the courses would count as 300-level classes.) My university has a summer program in Salamanca. I’d rather not study at this location because I don’t know much about the area. (I’d like to have heard of the place at which I’ll be studying. Nothing against the area…) However, I would study there if that will mean being able to study abroad. Also, what are the programs like through the UC system or UVA?</p>
<p>Also, I have already completed a minicourse this semester, but I don’t have a grade for it yet. (I’m expecting an A though.) It should show up within the next couple of days. Should I wait for it?</p>
<p>If you are in-state at Michigan, you do realize that programs through Duke could cost 3 times as much?
Also, if you have Fin.Aid at Michigan you would probably be ineligible while you are abroad with another school.
Just things to think about, if they do affect.</p>
<p>If you are expecting an “A” in a couple of days, it would be okay to wait for transcripts, but aren’t you currently a junior? So you have 4 solid semesters worth of grades to send anyway.</p>
<p>Where your recommender is currently shouldn’t matter at all so long as he is still in good standing. By that what I mean is that he is not under investigation for any wrongdoing by his University, Hospital, or the FDA for any wrong practices, debarrment etc. </p>
<p>If he is moving to another school for personal reasons or for his own professional growth, his LOR should work fine.</p>
<p>I know about the cost. (The advisor said that would be my biggest problem.) I looked at last year’s information while it was available so I already have an idea of what it will be.</p>
<p>I do have 4 semesters worth of credits, but I thought that the minicourse may give a sense of how I’m doing this semester as well (as the rest of my grades won’t be available for a few months). Kind of like a mini progress report…</p>