Academic Recommendation Form

Studying or interning abroad often brings unforeseen challenges and situations, requiring students to adapt to changes. As part of our effort to ensure program participants are as prepared as possible for their new experience, we value your insight in helping us get to know our applicant.

Please complete this form (front and back) or write a letter on academic letterhead that addresses all items listed in this form. Completed references should be emailed as a PDF attachment directly to The Learning Abroad Co. at info@thelearningabroadco.com.

Full Name of Applicant*

Program Name and Location*

Name of Person Providing Reference*

Contact Phone*

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Employed by*

1. How do you know the applicant?*

2. Please describe the applicant’s academic ability and dedication to studies.*

3. Please comment on the applicant’s responsibility, maturity and independence.*

4. Do you feel the applicant is ready for the experience of studying or interning abroad? Please explain.*

5. Does the applicant have any weaknesses that might cause concern with regards to being successful abroad?*

6. If the student is applying for an internship, please comment on their preparedness for a full-time work experience.*

7. If the student is applying for a program in a location where a different language is spoken, please comment on the student’s linguistic preparation.*

Do you recommend this applicant? Check the appropriate line*

Yes, I recommend the applicant without any hesitation.Yes, I recommend the applicant but with the following considerations:No, I do not recommend this applicant to study/intern abroad because:

Yes, I recommend the applicant but with the following considerations:

No, I do not recommend this applicant to study/intern abroad because

May we contact you with any further questions regarding the applicant?*

YesNo

Name (Signed)

First NameLast Name

Signature*

Date*

Date