Beyond mastery of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, our students graduate with a diverse wealth of practical and cultural knowledge that should allow them to succeed and to prosper in their professional and personal lives. Study Abroad Study abroad is required of all students who major in a foreign language. It is highly recommended for students pursuing a minor in a foreign language. For the major, at least six hours of course work must be completed in an approved program where the language of the culture and of instruction is the same as the language of the student's degree program. The study abroad requirement may be fulfilled by participation in an intensive summer program or by semester or year-long programs.
Numerous options are available in Europe, Latin America and around the world.
The Department of Foreign Languages sponsors its own summer study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico. During their four weeks in Mexico, students enroll in UE courses that are taught by UE faculty. The academic side of the program is coordinated with and supported by the Universidad Madero, a fellow institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Students live with host families and enjoy full immersion in the local culture. In addition to numerous excursions in and around Puebla, the students also spend time on faculty-led trips to Mexico City, Merida and Cuernavaca.