Tufts Global Education
There are a wide range of academic, personal, and professional benefits to be gained through studying abroad. Many students find it is a truly transformative skill-building experience. Tufts University has been offering study abroad programs to undergraduate students for five decades. You may also choose from hundreds of approved programs run by external providers. Get started with "Study Abroad First Steps" and then come to meet with us during drop-in hours. Also join us at our info sessions to learn more about your options!
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Studying abroad doesn't have to break the bank! Join Tufts Global Education Staff as they teach you tips & tricks to stretch your dollar, yen, euro, yuan or whatever while you're living overseas!
Gender and sexuality are viewed differently across the globe. How gender is constructed in the United States may not be the same in other countries. Kyla Martin from CARE along with Tufts Global Education staff will lead a conversation about gender identity, gender norms, and safety while abroad.
Join our returnee students of color as they share their experiences abroad! Engage in a dialogue about race and ethnicity and how they factor into studying abroad.
Lunch provided, please register!
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Why Study Abroad?
- Earn academic credit while examining your field from a different perspective
- Gain independence, adaptability, problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and self-reliance
- Develop a global mindset and linguistic and intercultural competencies
Where Do I Begin
- Begin planning for study abroad as a freshman or sophomore
- Attend a required First Steps Meeting
- Research approved programs and begin the application process:
Tufts Programs
External Programs
Diversity and Identity Abroad
We encourage students from all backgrounds to consider study abroad. We understand that there can be academic, cultural, and financial challenges to studying abroad, and your own experience will be both rewarding and challenging in unique ways. Find more resources.