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Study Abroad

The World is Your Classroom

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain

Why Study Abroad?

To Become a "Global Citizen" in Today's Interconnected World

Now, more than ever, our world is interconnected. To be successful — personally, intellectually, and professionally — you must become a "global citizen," skilled at interacting in and between multiple cultures and capable of analyzing issues on a global level.

The experience can help you:

Develop new perspectives on academic subjects and real-world issues

Study abroad lets you study a variety of subjects in more depth and from different cultural perspectives. Outside the classroom, your personal education is enhanced through daily interactions in the foreign culture with host families or housemates and others in the community.

Achieve proficiency in a foreign language

While you can learn grammar and vocabulary at UNO, it is impossible to become truly proficient in a foreign language without using it in a real-world setting. A non-English-speaking country is the ultimate "language classroom."

Experience personal growth

Study abroad is a challenging adventure, academically and personally. Students who return from abroad consistently report that they developed a greater sense of independence and confidence in their capabilities.

Develop valuable career skills
 Students who study abroad often develop career skills that make them especially marketable, including:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Independence and self confidence
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Motivation and leadership
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Creativity
  • An expanded world view and multicultural perspective

To Take Part in a Life-Changing Experience

With proper planning and preparation, the study abroad experience can truly be life-changing. Nationwide, students who have studied abroad consistently count their international experience as one of the best parts of their college careers. They report that they not only advanced academically but also acquired a renewed sense of intellectual energy and focus, as well as a more sophisticated view of the world around them.

In all, for those students who undertake the challenge, living and studying abroad is one of the most exciting and enriching opportunities available at UNO.

Speak with your adviser about the opportunities available, and visit the Study Abroad website.