Education Abroad
Education abroad is an opportunity to earn ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder credit towardÌýyour degree while studying in another country for a summer, semester orÌýyear. There are hundreds of approved programs available, ranging from enrollment at a university abroad to traveling seminars with ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ BoulderÌýfaculty, internship experiencesÌýand much more!
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Immerse yourself
"During the Fall semester of 2017 I had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica for the entirety of the term. Not only did I take courses about Costa Rican culture, environmental relationships, and land vertebrates, but I also saw and experienced what I was learning in class everyday. This experience was completely immersive, as I was living with a Costa Rican family, eating authentic food and traveling to vast rainforests and volcanoes.ÌýStudying abroad offered many learning opportunities and unforgettable experience. If I had the choice I would do it all over again."
Amairany Casillas-Alcala
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Major
(and current A&S Academic Advisor!)
Who can study abroad?
- Coursework is available for a wide variety of majors! It's possible to earn major, minor, certificate and/or General Education credit while abroad, as well as elective courses that may help toward overall degree requirements.
- We encourage all interested students to explore whether an abroad experience is a good fit for them and to consult the .
- There are numerous scholarships available, and typically students are able to use their financial aid for approved programs through education abroad.
What are my next steps?
- Complete Abroad 101 through , which is available either online or in person.
- Discuss your interest in study abroad with your academic advisor for your major(s).
- Your academic advisor will help you plan out the best time to study abroadÌýand think about the types of courses that may want or need to take.
- Connect with an toÌýnarrow program options and apply.
- Once you have a program in mind, work with your academic advisor and complete a course planning form.
Explore your interests
"During the Fall semester of my last year, I got the opportunity to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland.ÌýIrish culture and history have always been an area I love studying, so this education abroad experience allowed me to explore that area of interest in much more depth than I could have gotten on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder’s main campus.ÌýI made strong connections with other students from all over the world through clubs, like Trampoline Club. I ended up traveling to twelve countries during the semester and found a love for traveling and experiencing other cultures from around the world."
Megan Flaherty
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Anthropology Major
(and current Admissions & Recruitment Manager for Exploratory Studies)Ìý