Study Abroad Overview
TRU Study Abroad Exchange Programs allow students to live and study in a different country for one or two semesters! All the credits earned while studying abroad will transfer back to your TRU transcript. As well, you will receive an official transcript from the host university. The credits will transfer back to TRU - but it is important that you understand that they may or may not apply toward your program at TRU. This depends entirely on what you take while abroad, and what program requirements you had open while abroad. That said, most students who design and plan their Study Abroad properly find that they are able to utlize 100% of the foreign credit toward their degree. Other students value the experience regardless of the program credit issue, and choose to include Study Abroad as part of their academic experience because of the over riding value in their long-term future.
Benefits gained from Studying Abroad:
- Academic credit transfers back to your TRU transcript
- Graduate with a "SUPER DEGREE"
- Learn a new language through intense language study and immersion
- Develop Intercultural Communication skills
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Experience residental status versus just being a "tourist"
- Discover what you really want in life
- Expand career opportunities
- Increase your employability skills
- Build a network of international contacts
- Understand how to live abroad safely and positively
- Build a resume, including experience that positions you favourably in the ex-patriate community