Students often say they study more, read more academic materials and find learning more enjoyable after studying abroad. A similar sense of engagement often occurs in students who participate in the Chicago Urban Life Center, Washington Semester or Philadelphia Center programs. Off-campus study opportunities are critical to Alma College learning. Increasingly, problems and solutions are best understood in a global context. With technology, the world is shrinking faster than imagined just a few years ago.
World economies have an increasing impact on our economy.
As geographical boundaries become less significant, so personal boundaries and parochialisms need to be lifted. Therefore, our community is committed to Developing new ways for faculty and students to study abroad for extended periods. Creating more experiences for our students in developing nations and emerging democracies. Encouraging faculty to offer courses that are global in perspective and content. Increasing the percentage of students studying abroad from 35 percent to over 50 percent.