What if there was one decision you could make that could increase your GPA, lead to more diverse work opportunities after graduation, and increase your chances of getting hired within 6 months of graduation?
A study abroad experience is invaluable in preparing graduates to compete successfully in today's global economy. No matter what you are studying or your future career goals, study abroad is proven to increase student confidence, as well as improve their ability to adapt to diverse work environments.
Required international experience furthers the CHS goal of having 50% of its students graduate with academic credit for study abroad over the next five years.
Current CHS-sponsored group travel locations include South Africa, Nepal, Jordan, Fiji, and Auburn's only permanent year-round overseas campus, Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy. Additionally, through Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy, students have the unique opportunity to pursue a consolidated one-semester International Minor in Human Sciences, the only such program on the Auburn campus.
"Coconuts: A Staple in Fiji..." This summer, I spent about 4 weeks living in a traditional village on a small, remote island in Fiji called Vorovoro. Having very limited fresh water and electricity was a huge adjustment to my life in America. It is very easy to see the direct impact my actions had on the environment.
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