A World of Opportunities
The study abroad program at Colby-Sawyer provides students the opportunity to acquire broad cultural knowledge and practical skills which will enable them to participate fully in a global society and to contribute to the internationalization of the Colby-Sawyer campus through academically demanding international programs.
Study abroad is open to all Colby-Sawyer students who have a 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA, have sophomore status and are in good academic and social standing with the college.
Students are encouraged to adopt a perspective on learning that reaches beyond their own regional and cultural vision. Studying abroad allows students to travel internationally and experience other countries and cultures.
Our program affiliates offer study opportunities that will complement a student's degree program. The study abroad program is designed to make these programs financially feasible for students. Students maintain their enrollment status at Colby-Sawyer thereby allowing them to carry virtually all of their financial aid into their international study programs.
Colby-Sawyer College recognizes the value that students with international experience bring to the classroom and their other academic endeavors. Students who study abroad also satisfy these learning outcomes: enrich and deepen their self knowledge, communicate and interact effectively, and understand and employ multiple perspectives. A liberal arts curriculum combined with an education abroad strengthens students' ability to pursue vocations in the global community.
Students interested in study abroad programs can receive information and assistance from the Harrington Center for Career and Academic Advising. Colby-Sawyer has affiliations with at least five programs for students who want to study abroad in various countries, including Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latin America, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, South Africa and Spain.
Read about Sara DiPesa's study-abroad experience in Florence, Italy here.
For more information about study abroad opportunities, e-mail Kathy Taylor, or Kim Sauerwein.
