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Study abroad<br />

Y<strong>our</strong> classroom can be thousands <strong>of</strong> miles<br />

and oceans away from campus. Trade a<br />

classroom for the Eiffel Tower, the Great<br />

Wall <strong>of</strong> China or the Parthenon.<br />

At K-<strong>State</strong> you can study in more than 85<br />

countries. Choose from summer, semester<br />

or yearlong options at universities around<br />

the globe.<br />

K-<strong>State</strong>’s study abroad options are<br />

affordable, and you can earn university<br />

credit to graduate on time.<br />

Why study abroad?<br />

Learn more about y<strong>our</strong>self. You’ll shatter stereotypes,<br />

gain confidence and independence, and uncork y<strong>our</strong><br />

sense <strong>of</strong> adventure.<br />

Build lasting relationships and lifelong friendships with<br />

people from around the world.<br />

Learn a new language. The best way to learn a new<br />

language is to speak it every day.<br />

Boost y<strong>our</strong> resume. Being bilingual can give you an<br />

advantage when you’re applying for jobs or graduate<br />

schools.<br />

Costs<br />

Studying abroad can be very affordable. Some programs<br />

cost the same or less than at K-<strong>State</strong>. The university <strong>of</strong>fers<br />

scholarships for students who study abroad, and they range<br />

from $250 to $5,000. Advisors can also help you apply for<br />

Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and other national scholarships to<br />

study overseas.<br />

Language<br />

You can study in an English-speaking country or take part in<br />

programs taught in English in non-English-speaking countries.<br />

Countries such as Turkey, the Czech Republic, Sweden, South<br />

Korea, Ghana and India <strong>of</strong>fer classes taught in English. Students<br />

with no foreign language background can learn the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />

language <strong>of</strong> the host country and take classes in English.<br />

Academic credit<br />

Students work with their academic advisors and departments<br />

to determine what classes will transfer to K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />

Learn more about studying abroad: k-state.edu/studyabroad

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