In order to achieve this, the SAO will endeavor to increase NC State student participation in study abroad by:

• Developing and administering academically-based international programs with a commitment to quality, safety, and accessibility;
• Providing students with a high level of service, by assisting them in the selection of programs best suited to their needs and interests, preparing them to meet the challenges of an international experience, and providing them with scholarship opportunities;
• Articulating to the NC State community the importance of study abroad as part of a student’s overall education.
• Developing and upholding policies which minimize risks and promote excellence;
• Advocating and collaborating with faculty and academic departments in a wide range of disciplines, to integrate study abroad into the curriculum, and to advance the internationalization of NC State;
• Global Perspectives Certificate
  The goal of the Global Perspectives Certificate is to recognize students for their international studies and activities, and to encourage students to continue their global interests both overseas and within the United States. All undergraduate degree-seeking students and all majors are welcome, including undergraduate international students. The certificate allows students to document academic, professional, and extra-curricular international involvement for future scholarship opportunities, employers, and graduate schools. Upon completion, students will receive an official certificate and a notation on their transcript documenting their global experiences during their studies.
  http://gpc.ncsu.edu/

For more information about the Office of Study abroad please visit their website at: http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu

Latest News

Study Abroad Fair - Fall 2009

On September 17, the NCSU Study Abroad Office held their annual Study Abroad Fair in the Talley Ballroom. The fair was a tremendous success, with over 1,200 students getting the opportunity to learn about summer, spring break and semester NCSU study abroad programs. Summer study abroad applications are available online now and the deadline is February 12, 2010.

A majority of the exchange students live in Alexander Residence Hall during their time at NC State. Alexander has officially been NC STATE's only on-campus international residence hall since 1975.

Beginning in fall 2005, Alexander Hall had a new name and a new purpose, joining the University Housing Living and Learning Village family as the Alexander Global Village (AGV). The change resulted in a more intentional effort to acclimate international students to American culture, to expose American students to other cultures and to help the entire community understand and be aware of global issues.

Students who elect to live in the Alexander Global Village are those interested in living and interacting with people from differing backgrounds, experiences, countries and viewpoints. The community's focus is one of the global awareness, understanding and experiences.

The Global Village located in Alexander Hall focuses on introducing international students to American culture, exposing American students to other cultures and making the entire community aware of global issues. The program features the pairing if international students and American students as roommates, providing Student Ambassadors to assist in acclimating international students to American culture, an educational programming series on cultures of the world and discussion programs focusing on global awareness issues. All of these activities both help international students learn about life in the U.S., and help prepare NC State students to be engaged globally.

Study Abroad Fair
Date: Thursday, September 17th
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Talley Student Center Ballroom
Come explore educational opportunities around the world at the NC State Study Abroad Fair! NC State students who have been abroad, faculty directors, and study abroad advisers will all be available to answer questions and share their experiences.

Workshop on Intercultural Skills Enhancement
Join the Study Abroad Office and Study Abroad Faculty Directors for a new workshop.
Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 3pm
Location: room 3118 of the Talley Student Center.
This workshop, titled “Workshop on Intercultural Skills Enhancement,” is intended to help you prepare students for cultural interactions; incorporate intercultural communication elements and skills into your program; recognize and deal with issues from culture shock to diversity; and much more.
Please email study_abroad@ncsu.edu if you will join us for this workshop.