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Study Abroad

The Experience

One of the most common remarks students make upon their return to the Â鶹´«Ã½ after studying abroad is that “it was a life-changing experience.” Studying abroad provides the opportunity for students to develop skills, knowledge and experience that they simply cannot gain while in residence at the Â鶹´«Ã½.

Not only is the experience abroad “life-changing” from a personal perspective, but it also serves as a way to distinguish oneself amongst peers after graduation from the University. Most American college students do not study abroad and as a result, prospective employers and postgraduate academic programs are generally very interested in a student’s international experience.

In short, studying abroad allows you to grow in personal as well as professional ways. It serves as a building block for future endeavors: personal, professional or academic.

Reasons to Study Abroad

Students report that they have studied abroad in order to:

  • Explore their heritage
  • Experience personal growth and development
  • See the United States from a different perspective
  • Make friends from other parts of the world
  • Take courses not offered at the Â鶹´«Ã½
  • Develop fluency in another language
  • Develop intercultural communication skills
  • Enhance career opportunities

Quick Facts

  • To date, Â鶹´«Ã½ students have studied in 53 countries and on every continent but Antarctica
  • Students from nearly every major have studied abroad
  • Students have taken the following language courses for credit while abroad: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Twi and Wolof
  • Students have engaged in community service projects while studying abroad.
  • Students have participated in internships while studying abroad.
  • Students are able to take courses not offered at the Â鶹´«Ã½.
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