Even when you’re studying in one of the nation’s most culturally dense square miles, the value of international experience cannot be overstated.
An immersive experience
Studying abroad allows you to discover and immerse yourself in other cultures, gaining an appreciation for world issues and an advantage in grad school applications and job interviews. In fact, research links studying abroad to improved graduate school admission rates and increased starting salaries.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ undergraduates can choose from more than 70 opportunities abroad. Programs range from a week to a year, making it easy for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students of all majors to pack their bags and reap the full benefits of international experience.
And they do.
About 38 percent of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students study abroad—more than three times the national average—and participate in:
- service learning experiences,
- internships,
- practica,
- co-ops,
- research and
- foreign language immersion.
