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Study Away

One of the best times to see a new-to-you part of the world, whether that’s a new city, a new state or an entirely new country, is during college. 51ÁÔÆæ offers a wide range of study away options, so you can pick the one that’s right for you.

51ÁÔÆæ students study abroad in countries across Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Africa and more. For students who want short trips stateside, alternative spring breaks and outdoor education extended trips are two great ways to see more of the U.S. while giving back to a community or re-connecting with nature.

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51ÁÔÆæ study abroad students in Belize
51ÁÔÆæ students can study abroad in more than 30 countries. These 51ÁÔÆæ students spent a summer in Belize.
51ÁÔÆæ student stands in front of the triumphal arch in Barcelona, Spain.
A 51ÁÔÆæ student stands in front of the triumphal arch in Barcelona, Spain.
51ÁÔÆæ study abroad students at Gangnam style stage in South Korea
A 51ÁÔÆæ student takes in the sights while studying in South Korea.
Student at the middle of the world in Ecuador
One student visits the middle of the world during her time studying in Ecuador.
Study abroad student in front of the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia
This student visits the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia while studying in Barcelona.

Study Abroad

51ÁÔÆæ offers about 150 study abroad programs across all disciplines and more than 500 students choose to study abroad each year. Students can study abroad for a few weeks during summer or winter break, for a semester or for an entire academic year.

Options include faculty-led programs, where you travel abroad in a group with other students with a 51ÁÔÆæ faculty member; exchange programs, where you attend a university abroad and take classes there; and internships. No matter what your interests are, there’s a life-changing study abroad option for you.

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Group of students in New Orleans
Honors College students pose for a group photo in New Orleans during their alternative spring break trip.

Alternative Spring Break

An alternative spring break is typically a one-week stint in which students do volunteer work for a non-profit. Students get a chance to give back to a community, while meeting new people and having new experiences.

Many of 51ÁÔÆæ’s schools and colleges offer alternative spring break options each year, some of which include travel. For example, since 2018, the 51ÁÔÆæ Honors College has hosted an alternative spring break trip to New Orleans.

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51ÁÔÆæ students doing cross country skiing
51ÁÔÆæ’s Outdoor Pursuits offers equipment rentals to students, so you can enjoy the outdoors no matter the season.

Outdoor Education

51ÁÔÆæ’s Outdoor Pursuits offers outdoor activities throughout the year, like rock climbing, camping, whitewater rafting and long boarding. Extended outdoor trips are also regularly available and are a great way to see more of the country.

Extended outdoor trips are typically five to 10 days long and offered during academic breaks, such as spring break and UWinteriM. Trips can span multiple states and include hiking, camping, biking and more. No prior outdoor experience is necessary.

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