WKU students, faculty and staff are traveling to 22 overseas destinations during WKU’s summer terms to expand their academic experience.
Between May and August, more than 180 students will study with more than 25 WKU instructors. Students will learn in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. They will bring their experience back to campus through research presentations, class assignments and other public events. The study abroad programs include WKU faculty-led, consortia, affiliated, and third-party providers, most found on the Study Abroad & Global Learning web site.
Due to factors seen around the country, WKU has experienced a 10 percent drop in the number of students doing study abroad from the last academic year. The primary factor is the economy with many program providers reporting a similar drop.
In response to student demand, WKU is actively seeking opportunities through established relationships with partner institutions, consortia and program providers. New options for international internships are being developed, and WKU is adding exchange programs to provide students most effective short-term and semester-long programs in the destinations that serve to advance the academic interests of our students.
WKU’s Study Abroad & Global Learning is committed to providing every WKU student the opportunity to add a global view to the lessons learned in the classroom. We serve the WKU community by engaging students, faculty and staff in diverse, educational, and cultural experiences through study abroad opportunities.
Contact: Jerry Barnaby at (270) 745-5334 or email study.abroad@wku.edu.
