Dean's forum

Increased interest in global events: having traveled throughout new regions of the world, students return to school with a renewed interest in the events that shape those parts of the world they have explored as well as others. Usually one of the summer programs is comprised primarily of graduate students and focusses on various topics related to conducting business in a foreign country. Approved programs are not rotated into the offerings for about two years, allowing ample time for development and program promotion. [...]we encourage faculty who are considering leading a study abroad program to accompany another study abroad trip to see first-hand the work invested to deliver a successful program. While students who participate in semester- or year-long study abroad programs reap the greatest benefits, those who can only manage a short course – say two or three weeks – still have significant experiences that impact their lives, increase their ability to adapt in the workplace and give them a global perspective.