Elevate your Education
Students from every major can study abroad and broaden their academic experience.
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Go Abroad and Build Your Skills
It’s more than a vacation.
There is no doubt that studying abroad is a life-changing experience. In and out of the classroom you are exposed to learning opportunities that will help you grow both academically and personally.
While abroad, you can build skills and gain cultural knowledge that prepares you to work in today's global, multicultural workplaces. With study, intern, research and service-learning programs available on every continent, Tommies from every major can go abroad.
Prepare for the future
It’s Good for Your Career
Workplaces of the future are multicultural and global. Prepare yourself to work with any team in any industry by studying abroad and adapting to new customs, languages, rituals, foods, faiths and more. You’ll become more agile and learn to deal with new situations respectfully and confidently.
Going abroad will push you to use new skills and get better at others. You learn to solve problems, be a leader, communicate, adapt, work as a team, and take initiative... and that’s just the beginning! What’s more – those are all skills employers and graduate schools will look for in your application!
In the United States, only about 10% of students will study abroad. An international experience will set you apart and prepare you for success in job and internship searches or graduate school applications. The skills you gain while abroad will look great on your resume. And they’ll sound even better in an interview!
Intercultural Agility
Workplaces of the future are multicultural and global. Prepare yourself to work with any team in any industry by studying abroad and adapting to new customs, languages, rituals, foods, faiths and more. You’ll become more agile and learn to deal with new situations respectfully and confidently.
Gain Skills
Going abroad will push you to use new skills and get better at others. You learn to solve problems, be a leader, communicate, adapt, work as a team, and take initiative... and that’s just the beginning! What’s more – those are all skills employers and graduate schools will look for in your application!
Set Yourself Apart
In the United States, only about 10% of students will study abroad. An international experience will set you apart and prepare you for success in job and internship searches or graduate school applications. The skills you gain while abroad will look great on your resume. And they’ll sound even better in an interview!
With over 100 different program options in more than 50 countries, there are endless opportunities to make your study abroad experience your own.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Internships
It’s never been easier to internationalize your resume by adding an internship to your study abroad experience!
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Research
Take your research skills abroad and find a program that offers research or independent study opportunities.
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Virtual Micro-Internships
Get global experience without leaving your desk. Our partners in Rome have a variety of project-based internships available.
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Community Building
Maximize your impact with a VISION Program. A fantastic shorter-term alternative to studying abroad.
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Career Development Support
We’re Here for You
Intentionally integrating career development into your global experience will pay off in the long run. We’re here to support you as you explore programs, while you’re abroad, and when you return.
Before You Leave
Know what you want and make the most of your global experience by meeting with our GLAS Career Educator to set goals before you leave. The stronger your goals, the more impressive the outcome.
While You’re Abroad
We offer convenient virtual appointments via Zoom to provide career support after you’ve left St. Thomas. You can also use our online resources 24/7!
Tell Your Story
You’ll do and learn so much while you’re abroad – make sure you know how to tell your story! We offer workshops and appointments to help you learn how to articulate your global experience on your resume, in interviews, and while networking.
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More Support
For financial support, visit the Office of Study Abroad’s website to learn about St. Thomas and provider scholarships.
Make sure studying abroad is in your four-year-plan. Go to Academic Counseling’s website and setup an appointment.
Visit or to find alumni connections in all corners of the globe.
We holistically support all students and identities. The Office of Study Abroad provides resources on their website.
Each January we bring the world to you, virtually. Check out the upcoming calendar of events on this website.
Earn a post-graduate grant to go abroad through the Fulbright program. Visit the Fulbright scholarship website to learn more.