Studying abroad/away offers cultural exposure, academic growth, and personal development. It enhances learning, builds essential skills, and boosts career prospects through global networks and cross-cultural competence. The experience also fosters personal fulfillment and increased global awareness, helping students become competitive, informed global citizens. Hear from some of our “StudyAbrOtters” (study abroad participants) below: 

“It was a great experience, especially the service learning course I took. Volunteering in a rural city in Japan was particularly rewarding and immersive.”- Program Participant, Japan, Hirosaki University. 

“This was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to make so many new friends from different countries and learned so much in the short amount of time I was there. Not only did I learn about the German culture, but also about the different cultures in our cohort. I had so much fun with the activities they provided for us as well, since we got to experience German activities like German bowling and the different foods!” - Program Participant, Germany, Hochschule Fulda. 

“AMAZING experience. I would recommend it to anyone. So eye-opening and fun, I feel like I grew in so many unexpected ways and enjoyed every second of it.”- Program Participant, New Zealand- UNITEC University.

“I had a great time having lifelong experiences and meeting new people. I was extremely blessed to have wonderful and supportive people there in Spain and back home in CSUMB, and my family.” -Program Participant, Spain, Universidad de Granada

To hear from more of our StudyAbrOtters and NSEOtters, visit our Instagram page @csumb_abroad.