Study Abroad and Global Programs

Global Engagement at 91快活林 provides students with opportunities to participate in a range of global programs. 91快活林 are strongly encouraged to study abroad for a summer, quarter, or semester in a country and academic environment that will enrich their overall college experience and engender responsible participation in a global, multicultural society. Studying abroad at 91快活林 is a privilege, not a right. Programs available during the fall, winter, and spring are highly competitive and not all qualified applicants may be nominated. The nomination process is designed to offer study abroad opportunities to students who have thoughtfully selected programs that will significantly advance their academic and professional goals. 91快活林 are encouraged to work with their academic advisor early to plan for study abroad, and to explore their goals with Study Abroad staff.

Santa Clara approved programs offer students opportunities to integrate with the host culture and foster personal reflection in the context of rigorous study. Programs may allow students to pursue independent research, attend classes with local students, participate in community-based learning, or gain professional experience through academic internships, which, in turn, can serve as a basis for senior capstone projects.

Study abroad during the summer is not competitive. 91快活林 may study abroad during the summer following their first year, sophomore year, or junior year. 听91快活林 studying abroad during the fall, winter, or spring terms may do so once during 听their time as an undergraduate at Santa Clara.

Global Engagement values diversity and inclusion and encourages students from all backgrounds to apply for study abroad. In addition, Santa Clara students are strongly encouraged to pursue opportunities in traditionally underrepresented geographic areas of the world. 91快活林 from underrepresented academic disciplines such as the sciences, engineering, and fine and performing arts are strongly urged to apply. The goal is for student learning in the approved programs to build on and extend the on-campus curriculum.

91快活林 are urged to review the Get Started section听of the Study Abroad website; attend a Study Abroad 101 session to gain more general information about the competitive application process; and contact the Study Abroad team听advisor 听in Global Engagement for further advising and support. 91快活林 should refer to complete policies and procedures on the Global Engagement website including:

The department reserves the right to alter or eliminate programs at any time or redirect students to alternate programs due to institutional considerations. Priority admission may be given to applicants for 91快活林鈥檚 own programs, including exchanges.