Majoring in a modern foreign language provides students with a broader international perspective. This perspective is especially developed and enhanced when students participate in a abroad program. And the best way for them to see the world as it really is, is to study overseas. Quoted in McQueen, Anjetta.
Educators urge more study abroad for U.S. students.
Star Tribune . Students should consult with the specific language instructor early to receive more specific information regarding the transfer of credit hours. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages strongly encourages a semester, summer, or year of study abroad to complement the foreign language education at Augustana. Augustana College is affiliated with a variety of study abroad programs in all languages taught at Augustana. Study-abroad programs are available either fall or spring semester, January Interim, summer, or during the academic year.