Study Abroad
While not required, studying abroad is highly encouraged because it can be one of the most transformative experiences of your life.
The Global Studies major is structured in a way that makes it relatively easy to integrate study abroad courses into the major.
Most GLBL majors study abroad during their junior year or the first semester of their senior year. During their first two years at SSU, GLBL students complete the major's foundational curriculum. That way, they establish a broad understanding of the world and, ideally, a head-start on their language studies before they go. During their year abroad, they take their "concentration electives," which allows them to tap into the topical and regional expertise of the University in which they study. Many students also do their internship while abroad. Then, when they return to SSU, they complete their their capstone courses and finish up any other outstanding requirements.
Below, we provide information on the many different pathways that you could take to integrate study abroad into the major.
How to Study Abroad:
The Most Popular & Economical Choice
CSU-IP is sponsored by the California State University System. It offers many destinations throughout the world. Most programs last a year (highly recommended), but there are some semester-long options.
Get more information through SSU's STUDY AWAY office and through CSU-IP directly.
More Destinations & Summer Options, but More Expensive
This option appeals to students who want to consider destinations that are not available through CSU-IP. As well, this is a good option for students looking for summer programs.
This list is not comprehensive, but it is a good place to start:
- Academic Studies Abroad
- Adelante Abroad
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
- Asia Exchange
- CEA Study Abroad
- CIEE
- Exploring Abroad
- Field School Program in Peru
- Go Abroad
- Global Semesters (Cyprus)
- IIEPassport
- Internatioal Studies Abroad (ISA)
- International Study Programs
- KEI
- Road to Argentina
- School for Field Studies
- SIT School for International Training
- Spanish Studies Abroad
- Spanish School in South America
- Study Abroad
- USAC
More Destinations & Semester Options
Technically, this program provides opportunities to study at other Universities within the US. But, there are ways to use this program to study abroad as well. GLBL students have used this avenue to find more semester-long options. Consult with the experts at SSU STUDY AWAY to see if this exchange meets your needs.
Example CSU-IP Programs and Curriculum suitable for Global Studies
In the last 10 years, 80% of Global Studies Majors at SSU have studied abroad
