STUDY ABROAD
"Throw yourself in another culture. Go on, don't test the water just jump. It's overwhelming at first but you'll be surprised at how quick you can adapt." --Chris Bruns New Zealand Spring 2008
Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. You will meet people from all over the world, be exposed to new and interesting customs, maybe learn a new language, take courses not available at WSC , and gain the broadened perspective only living and studying abroad can offer. All of these experiences will boost your self-confidence, flexibility, and decision making skills, as well as give you an experience that sets you apart from most students.
Studying Abroad with Western
Western State College has consortium agreements with many study abroad providers offering programs all over the world. When a Western student studies with one of our affiliate providers the transfer of credit is guaranteed and courses can be taken abroad that will fulfill major and minor requirements here at Western. Students may have access to financial aid, loans or scholarships they are receiving through Western when studying with an affiliate provider. Western State College has consortium agreements with:
Western's Affiliate Providers
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) www.aifsabroad.com
Arcadia University www.arcadia.edu/cea
American Universities International Programs (AUIP) www.auip.com
Australearn www.australearn.org
Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) www.gowithcea.com
International Studies Abroad (ISA) www.studiesabroad.com
Eligibility
- 2.5 GPA Minimum (some programs require higher)
- 24 Credits Complete
- Full Time Enrollment at WSC the Semester Prior to Exchange
- Good Standing with Student Affairs
- Student seeking a degree from WSC
How do I get started?
- Check out affiliate provider web sites.
- Meet with your Study Abroad Advisor and pick up catalogs on various programs.
- Talk to your Academic Advisor about programs and timing that would be best for you.
- Do your research and decide on a program that you would like to participate in and apply (It is best to apply for a program at least one semester prior to when you want to study abroad).
- Meet with Financial Aid to discuss payment options.
- Work with your Study Abroad Advisor to participate in the study abroad experience that is best for you.
Visit the WSC Study Abroad Office located in Ute Hall 133 and learn why students who study abroad say that it is "the best thing I ever did in college!"
For more information e-mail Jerri Puralewski at jpuralewski@western.edu