What Is Study Abroad?

Study Abroad is an opportunity for any Salem State College Student to experience another culture by studying at a foreign institution for a semester, year, or summer. Experiencing life in another country and culture will broaden your understanding of the language, people and the educational and social systems of a different world region. The College is committed to making programs available and encouraging any interested student to study abroad in order to discover the world and bring it home.

What is the Mission of Study Abroad?

The mission of the Salem State College Study Abroad Program is:

to provide information and guidance to help students pursue study in a foreign country in order to expand their knowledge of another country and culture and broaden their view of the world, and

to enable other SSC Students to learn from those who have studied abroad

Where Can I Study?

Salem State College has semester and year long Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England; Caen, France; Oviedo, Spain, and belongs to the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) which has programs in 26 different countries. Additional opportunities in just about any country in the world are also available through programs sponsored by other institutions.

Where Have Other SSC Students Gone?

In the past few years, SSC students have studied in Australia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Spain.

Can I Afford to Study Abroad?

Most Study Abroad programs are comparable in cost to a semester at Salem State. Others can be much more expensive, depending on the program and the cost of living in a particular country. Financial Aid can be applied toward study abroad and extra expenses including airfare and personal expenses can be included in your financial aid application. So, in short, Study Abroad is an affordable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Will I Get College Credit?

Yes! Study Abroad students typically earn 12-15 credits per semester.

How Can I Get More Information?

The Study Abroad Program is located in the Center for International Education, 8 Harrison Rd, Lower South Campus. Come visit and browse the Study Abroad library. You can also contact Prof. Fatima Serra, by calling 978-542-7105 or 978-542-6351 to make an appointment to discuss available programs.

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