While spending time in the country of your choice, you can enroll in classes that will count towards your major or minor at Northwest, and still graduate on your expected date. I am not eligible to apply. I cannot afford to go. If I decide to study abroad I will have to spend an entire year away. I don't speak another language, so I can only go to England or Australia.
Many countries offer programs taught in English for many different majors.
I don't need to have an international experience. Future employers look for characteristics of a global citizen to help make a difference in the workplace. Don't ask yourself whether or not to study abroad, ask yourself when and where to go.