As a student at Penn State Erie, you can choose:

• Year-long, semester and summer programs offered by the University Office of Education Abroad. 

Programs offered by Penn State Erie:

• NEW!! A summer political science course in Toronto.

• An international studies course that includes a field trip to Spain during spring break.
  
• A summer business course in China.
  
• A tropical biology course in the fall that includes field work in the Costa Rican rain forest during the winter break.

• Trips to international conferences and international athletic events.
  
  Let us know the kinds of international experiences that interest you by completing a brief, on-line survey!

Preparation

1. Start planning early. Many application deadlines are nine months prior to participation.

2. Make an appointment with the study abroad advisor, Ruth Pflueger, e-mail address: rcp1@psu.edu, ext. 6418.

3. Decide on the program or programs that interest you.  Charts are available in the Learning Resource Center that list the programs, language requirements, housing accommodations, costs, etc. (You don't need to speak a foreign language. Many programs are taught in English, or you will be learning the language of the country while you are abroad.)

4. Meet with your academic advisor.

5. Prepare your application.

Deadlines

Completing applications by the priority deadline is strongly recommended. 

*Although the deadline for summer programs is March 1, they are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early application is recommended.