Posted 9:17 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
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Students may apply for spring study abroad programs through Oct. 1, 2013.
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"My study abroad experience really expanded my knowledge of the Middle East. I was really quite surprised to learn of the strong relationship between the United States and Egypt and how Egypt plays an integral roll in our presence throughout the Middle East," says UW-L student Max Kaiser after taking a public history course in Egypt. "This trip really opened my eyes and proved to me that just because someone lives an entirely different way than we do in the U.S., that doesn't mean they're not happy or that they don't make it work."Former Student Affairs Administration Graduate Student Sarah Wittrock boils it down to her top 10 reasons to study abroad.
Top 10 reasons to study abroad
- Set yourself apart from other students
- Gain a better appreciation for the United States
- Meet new people — from the United States and your host country
- Learn another language or improve your secondary language
- Earn credits while traveling
- Improve your communication skills
- Become more independent and gain self-confidence
- It’s cheaper! (in the long run)
- Looks good on a resume and furthers your education
- The world is at your fingertips! It’s the best way to travel and experience different cultures and customs
I want to study abroad! What should I do?
Visit the UW-L Office of International Education where you will find great resources and connect with an adviser. 1209 Centennial Hall 608.785.8016 Email: studyabroad@uwlax.edu Contact an adviser- Kabee Vue, interim assistant director of study abroad, kvue@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8016
- Sandy Sieber, assistant director of OIE: ssieber@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8925
- Peer advisers are also on hand to help you decide on a program and can share their personal experiences abroad. Learn more about their expertise.