Opportunities for study abroad, work abroad, and international careers are greater than ever. In areas such as international diplomacy and business, overseas partners of the United States welcome official representatives who personally symbolize the diversity of America. You will normally get full academic credit towards your degree. Cultural, political, and historical insights, as well as foreign language competence, can all be gained rapidly. And it's easy to make international friends for life.
Study abroad can be surprisingly affordable.
If you have Financial Aid, it can be used for any U-M study abroad program. Programs last for a summer, or a semester, or an academic year. Some programs require no knowledge of a foreign language, while others require basic or intermediate knowledge. Administers the official U-M study abroad programs. Informational sessions are given from October through December.