Study Abroad
Why study abroad?
Expand your academic background
Studying abroad for a semester provides great variety in course offerings, giving you access to unique topics of personal interest or specialized courses that will enhance your resume. You can find courses with the same content as those at Penn State, so you can meet graduation requirements.
Accelerate personal growth
When you study abroad, you’re learning all the time—inside the classroom and out. No matter where you go or what you study, you’ll never look at the world the same way again.
Increase your career opportunities
Today, even small, local companies have global interests. An international experience will give you an extra edge on your resume or graduate school application—and give you experiences to discuss during interviews that will highlight your maturity, adaptability, and initiative.
Go for just ten days … or for a whole year
At Penn State Behrend, your international study experience can be as short as ten days or as long as a full academic year, depending on the program you choose. International study programs are happening all during the year, too—at semester breaks and in the summer as well as during fall and spring semesters.
Second language not required
You do not have to speak a second language, but you do have to be a good student to be eligible for international study. The minimum grade point average is a 2.5, and many programs require a 3.0. Prerequisites vary by program.
Programs are open to all Penn State undergraduate students.
Student Profiles
- Ronda, Spain: Elizabeth, Summer 2016
- Toronto, Canada: Natalie, Summer 2016
- Other Profiles
Student Resources
- Your first step: Attend an Information Session in 208 Lilley Library
- Program Selection
- Applications and Scholarships
Embedded and Summer Programs
- Rome, Italy (Spring 2019)
- Visit the H&SS Office for Italy brochure and registration form
- Send registration information to Dr. Sharon Dale - sxd4@psu.edu - 136 Kochel
- Spain (Check back for dates of next trip)
- San Salvador, The Bahamas (Spring 2019)
- Visit the H&SS Office for Bahamas brochure and registration form
- Send registration information to Dr. Todd Cook - tdc15@psu.edu - or Dr. Michael Naber - mdn10@psu.edu
Faculty Resources
