Study Abroad at Western
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
WCSU recognizes that international education is a necessity, not a luxury. Our world continues to change and as a result, it is imperative that Western students have as many opportunities as possible to complement their studies in Connecticut with study abroad.
Study abroad is beneficial because it creates global awareness, enhances academic learning, develops leadership skills, advances career opportunities, and facilitates personal growth. And, for many, it is a terrific opportunity to learn another language.
Resources
- Short Courses Abroad – Spain and Italy
- ISEP (semester, year, or summer) – more than 300 locations in over 50 countries
- Scholarships
News
Due to COVID-19, Spring 2021 study abroad programming has been cancelled. Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 study abroad opportunities are available. Contact the ISEP Coordinator for details.
Please note that international students studying at WCSU for the entirety of their degree program are not affected. These students will continue their programs without disruption.
The following inbound and outbound exchange programs for spring 2021 are suspended:
- ISEP Exchange
- All faculty led programs to include Intersession in Italy
- Exchange Students Impacted
- Outbound exchange students are WCSU students who are attending an ISEP partner institution abroad for one or two semesters and pay tuition to WCSU.
- Inbound exchange students are international students who are coming to WCSU for one or two semesters, then returning to their home university to finish their degree. These students pay tuition to their home university, not to WCSU.
The ISEP Coordinator is available to support students as they explore opportunities available during future terms or subsequent to graduation. We are here to answer any questions students may have, and as always, are committed to supporting global learning and the success of our students.
As the global situation evolves, we will continue to share information and encourage you to check WCSU’s COVID-19 site https://www.wcsu.edu/reopen/ which is updated regularly.
