Study Abroad                                           Travel Study

For the WSU Community

Diversifies WSU students not by ethnicity but by experience, outlook, and understanding.

Prepares students for the future in a way that classes cannot.

Students acquire professional skills that prepare them for a changing and diverse workforce including:

• linguistic competencies
• creative problem solving skills
• flexibility
• multiple perspectives
• self-confidence

Students increase their awareness and tolerance of multiple cultures within our WSU community.

Students are more civically engaged and aware of international issues.

The WSU community gains a higher reputation for students as global citizen.

 

For the Professional Community

Students increase cross-cultural competencies.

Students who study abroad are able to adapt to the changing workforce and therefore add to the professional community.

Recognition of maturity and self-confidence within students increases their level of responsibility as employees and citizens.

Students are able to work effectively and confidently with our growing immigrant communities.

Students become more effective in the diverse workforce.

Study abroad students are ahead of other applicants in their multiple skill sets.