Study Abroad

Becoming a Citizen of the World

To succeed in a multi-national organization, you must be able to understand and work with the expectations and assumptions of different cultures. Canadians are different from Americans; Americans are different from Chinese. Similarly, you can't reach the Japanese market in the same way you would reach the New Zealand market. What motivates other people? What are their nuances? What factors do we share in common?

Books and lectures can give a sense of other perspectives, but they are limited. There's no substitute for being there: learning the history, meeting the people, tasting the food, hearing the sounds. In the process, you learn not just about another culture, but reflect on your own culture as well. Plus, just as importantly, you gain great insights into yourself. Studying abroad isn't just about laying the foundation for a successful career. It's about becoming a citizen of the world.

You have several options when deciding to study abroad:

• Champlain Abroad (Champlain campuses in Montréal, Canada or Dublin, Ireland)
• Approved Third Party and Exchange Programs (many different locations available)
• Mumbai Campus

Non-Champlain Students

Students who don't attend Champlain College and who are interested in studying abroad through Champlain Abroad, please contact Lynda Reid at (802) 860-2742 for details and instructions.