Guide for Researching Study Abroad Opportunities
Begin the process by visiting the following Virginia Tech sites:
- Global Education Office (GEO) for information on finding, financing & applying for the right program, how to transfer credits, and preparing to go abroad.
- College of Engineering International Programs for information on engineering study, internship and research abroad opportunities.
- ISE Advising Canvas Site “Education Abroad” Module for student testimonials and information.
Visit the Global Education Office website and find your program:
- Simple Search to find VT faculty-led & exchange programs quickly based on limited criteria (semester, location, etc.).
- Advanced Search to find internship, research, service-learning opportunities. Do not advise using the “Areas of Study” or “College Sponsor” filters as they tend to omit many program that are of interest to ISE students.
- ISEP Search to find programs offered through this established international student exchange program.
- 3rd Party Providers for companies and non-profit organizations offering study abroad programs. They are diverse in program types, locations, duration, and cost.
Study Abroad Programs in College of:
- Agricultural & Life Sciences Faculty-Led Programs
- Business Faculty-Led, Exchange, 3rd Party/Direct Enroll (the VT Faculty-led programs are especially popular with ISE students interested in business)
- Engineering International Programs (includes a summer internship with Rolls-Royce and a research program in University of Nottingham in England)
- Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
- Natural Resources Faculty-Led Programs (includes a popular GEOG 3954 faculty-led program in New Zealand for students earning credit toward their Green Engineering major).
