Study Abroad Opportunities
Why Study Abroad?
- Students who study abroad say it was the most important experience of their college career.
- Employers value Study Abroad experience, and students who Study Abroad are twice as likely to be hired upon graduation.
- Studying abroad is less expensive than taking a summer class and then travelling on your own, and you can use Financial Aid to pay for the program.
- Studying abroad enhances your learning of course material while learning about another culture.
- You develop close relationships with fellow Study Abroad participants and the professor (who can then serve as an excellent reference for jobs and graduate school)
- Learn more about studying abroad
Summer 2024 Courses:
Although the Psychology Department is not offering any study abroad programs this summer, there are a number of summer study abroad classes that may be of interest to Psychology majors. Learn more about each program by visiting the links in the psychology-related Summer Study Abroad Opportunities (2024) flyer.
- CDFS 411: Child Development Applications in Copenhagen, Denmark
- COMM 400: Nonverbal Communication on a cruise to Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro
- ENG 304: Creative Nonfiction (Travel Writing) in Bulgaria and Instanbul
- GEOG/IST 355: International Environmental Issues in Cape Town, South Africa
- HCA 422: Global Issues in Health Services in Coventry, England
- HIST 304: History of the Holocaust in Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vianna, Warsaw, Lublin, Krakow
- I/ST 319: International Development in Kathmandu, Nepal
- SOC 353: Urban Policy and Social Policy Analysis in Budapest and Vienna
How to Apply:
- Program-specific applications may be completed on the CSULB Study Abroad Portal
- Complete both the Applicant Information and Questionnaire portion of the application
- Accepted students will be notified by the instructor leading the trip
Paying for Study Abroad
- Total-costs vary by program, but generally include CSULB tuition, travel insurance fees, program fees (including housing, food, and excursions), and airfare
- Financial aid may be used to pay for Study Abroad Expenses
- Students may also apply for scholarships such as the CSULB Associated Students Scholarship (up to $750), the Gilman Scholarship (up to $4,000), the Freeman Asia Scholarship (up to $3,000), a Generation Study Abroad Travel Grant (up to $2,000), or one of many other scholarships available to study abroad students. Some program specific scholarships are also available; see individual program websites for information
- Go Fund Me and other crowd-sourcing platforms are also a great way to raise funds, or consider some of these other creative fundraising ideas that have worked for past CSULB students