Manoa International Exchange (MIX) Application
Before you begin your application process, have you thought about where you want to study abroad? At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, you are able to study abroad through two different programs, the Manoa International Exchange (MIX) and the Study Abroad Center. For my semester abroad, I will be going through MIX as they offer the option (several) to study in Korea. When applying through MIX, the application process is easy to follow. To apply, follow this MIX application online and you're all set!
APPLICATION TIPS:
APPLICATION TIPS:
- BEWARE of deadlines
- As MIX applications are due 2 semesters before your time abroad, make sure to note the due date!
- Summer, Fall, and Academic Year Exchange:
- Application OPENS: August 1st
- Application DEADLINE: December 1st
- Spring Exchange:
- Application OPENS: January 1st
- Application DEADLINE: May 1st
- Have a recommender in mind
- As part of the application, MIX requires ONE academic recommendation letter from UH Manoa. The recommender needs to be from a professor, lecturer, graduate assistant, etc. Keep in mind that the academic recommender may be busy during the semester. I highly recommend asking them at least one month before the deadline to give them ample time to write the letter.
- For recommendation form click here
- As part of the application, MIX requires ONE academic recommendation letter from UH Manoa. The recommender needs to be from a professor, lecturer, graduate assistant, etc. Keep in mind that the academic recommender may be busy during the semester. I highly recommend asking them at least one month before the deadline to give them ample time to write the letter.
- Application and Administration Fees
- After submitting an application, there is a $30 application fee and $50 administration fee. Both fees will be charged to your UH account 4-6 weeks after application.
- Please check periodically for payment as failure to pay may result in application withdrawal.
Ewha Womans University Application
Congratulations on being nominated from MIX to Ewha Womans University! Now that you have been nominated, the pre-departure process begins. Below are some forms/steps that need to be completed:
- MIX Nomination Form
- This form is VERY important as this is the first step to accepting your nomination! For me, the link to the form was attached at the end of my nomination email, so make sure to read through till the end :)
- MIX Pre-Departure Orientation Online Course
- The Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) is an online course and can be completed on your own time. It contains general information about studying abroad so take notes where needed! Additionally, the course does take a bit of time to complete, don't wait till the night before to complete it.
- Also, due to covid, we also had several other PDOs in addition to the online course, such as mental health and a final one before we departed. Make sure to attend these as they could affect you going abroad if they are not attended!
- Ewha Application
- Ewha application is open online from April 15 to May 24 (Korea time). Since there is only about a one month window, highly recommend starting the application on DAY 1. Prior to the opening of the application MIX will send you an email with all the steps. Carefully read through all the steps to check off all the necessary documents prior to filling out the application.
- Things to keep in mind:
- Transcript - Ewha requires an official copy of your most current transcripts (can be obtained at QLC)
- Passport - Copy of current passport
- Once you submit your Ewha application, remember to submit a scanned pdf copy of your application to MIX.
- You will be notified with your acceptance letter several minutes after you submit your application!
- *Since my application was completed during covid, processes may change for the school itself if you are going after :)*
- MIX Health Clearance Form
- The health clearance form is a crucial part of your pre-departure as it is there to make sure you are in good health condition to go abroad!
- Like many things, schedule your appointment with your doctor ahead of time :)
- MIX Learning Agreement
- This form is important as it is there to make sure that the courses you take abroad will transfer back to UHM as credits.
- Since it could be a lengthy process, remember to start early!