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Geography is a very popular and important field of study overseas, so there are many options available. From short-term, faculty-led programs to full-year enrollment at a foreign university, there are plenty of opportunities to earn major credit, fulfill introductory classes, complete upper-level courses, or explore electives. Other exciting opportunities include language study, gaining insight into different environmental, geographical, and social perspectives, learning about a different culture, or doing an internship in another county.

Students using GPS

Students using GPS

By its nature, geography is a discipline concerned with international issues. Its practitioners integrate social, economic, and physical information about the Earth to model and understand significant environmental and social problems. Study abroad is one very exciting way to begin to discover new approaches to geography and build up your professional skills.