Why Study Abroad

International study enables students to:

	Increase awareness of cultural diversity and international issues;
	Prepare for diverse employment opportunities in today's global marketplace;
	Develop language skills in a second or third language;
	Adapt to new circumstances and approach real differences constructively;
	Make practical applications of classroom theories;
	Cultivate important contacts and lasting friendships;
	Exchange ideas and information with people from different cultures;
	Live in a challenging atmosphere that inspires both personal and intellectual growth; and
	Gain new perspectives on a variety of subjects.

Some recent study abroad locations include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Uganda, Wales, Peru, and Semester at Sea.