Academics
Study Abroad
Travel throughout multiple countries, cultural exchange, foreign language immersion, unique academic adventures - all of these are hallmarks of the international study experience. For more than 45 years, in keeping with its mission to prepare students for a global society and evolving workplace, Whittier College has sponsored study abroad opportunities, placing qualified students in locations throughout five continents (or at sea) for a semester, year, summer, or January Interim session of international, academic experience.
BENEFITS
The purpose of study abroad is to immerse students in an international culture so that they may:
- become informed firsthand of the history, culture, and contemporary issues of the country;
- understand the way people of the host country view the rest of the world;
gain insight into their own culture by comparing and contrasting American institutions and values with those of the host country; and - enrich their overall college experience and expand their breadth of knowledge in a chosen field of study.
Additionally, selected study abroad programs can help students achieve proficiency in a second language; meet major or minor requirements; complete general education courses; and take courses not available at Whittier. Recent program graduates have also completed international internships, conducted and published professional research, and been offered foreign graduate school and work opportunities.
To begin exploring our current international programs, or to learn more about the application process and standard requirements, click here.
Location
Office of International Study (Resource Library & Applications)
Platner Hall, 1st Floor
Tel: 562.464.4854
Staff
Katie Hunter, Assistant Director of International Programs
Tel: 562.464.4854
E-mail: khunter@whittier.edu
Sally Cardenas, Director of Internships & International Programs
Tel: 562.464.4530
Fax: 562.464.4539
E-mail: scardenas@whittier.edu
