Study Abroad Opportunities
Information on study abroad opportunities in the College of Communications at Penn State.
Studying abroad will open your mind and change your life. It will also prepare you for the global professional environment of the 21st century. Use the information below to begin your exploration of Penn State's 150 study-abroad programs around the world.
If you are interested in international programs and study-abroad opportunities, please contact adviser Penny Repsher at (814) 865-1503 or by email at psr4@psu.edu to discuss and evaluate your situation. Also, information at Penn State international programs may be found at www.international.psu.edu online.
Planning and preparation represent a big part of the process when considering study-abroad opportunites.
You need to know ...
- Your degree requirements. So, please go over audit with an academic adviser.
- How your credits abroad will count. Studying through a Penn State international program or through a non-Penn State international program differ in terms of accreditation and transfer of credits.
- Your financial aid situation. If you wish to receive financial aid or have received financial aid in teh past, discuss your study-abroad plans with the financial aid office to understand how studying abroad works with your financial aid qualifications and oblications. Go to the Financial Aid Office, 314 Shields Building, or call (814) 865-6301.
- Your internship possibilities and obligations. If there is a possibility of an internship abroad, it is extremely important for you to undersand all the internship obligations before going abroad. You must meet with Robert Martin, assistant dean for internships and career placement, 208D Carnegie Building (814) 863-4674.
Resources
- The Education Abroad Web site: www.international.psu.edu lists all programs, options and available financial aid.
- Peer Advisers: students who have studied abroad will consult on a walk-in basis in 410 Boucke Building.
- Education Abroad Advisers (EAAs): After talking to a peer adviser, make an appointment with an EAA to discuss: choice of program, the application process and financial aid. EAAs are also located in 410 Boucke Building.
- College of Communications Academic Advising: College advisers in 204 Carnegie Building and the faculty adviser in your major will help make study abroad courses fit your course of study. Contact adviser Penny Repsher by phone at (814) 865-1503 or by email at psr4@psu.edu
