Study Abroad
BENEFITS OF AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
For students in Chemistry, an international experience can be an integral component to the discipline. With the growth of international trade and globalization, it is critical for students to gain international experience and develop intercultural skills, such as cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, empathy, and tolerance for ambiguity. You are able to develop professional skills in a multicultural setting, as well as deepen your knowledge of other countries and cultures. This can better prepare you to interact with people from backgrounds different from your own. Students with international experience and global perspective often are most valued by employers.
Ask me about our new programs:
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SUMMER PROGRAM in the Netherlands (coming soon!)
- Applied Organic Chemistry in the Netherlands (CHEM 2420 - Abroad)
- Summer 2023
- Direct credit
ACADEMIC & TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Depending on the program you enroll in, you may receive either direct or transfer credit for the courses you complete abroad. All students wishing to study abroad must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, depending on the program. Planning ahead is key to finding a program that meets your academic and personal goals.
The Chemistry program and the International Studies Office recommend planning for your international experience as early as first year, and encourage you to meet with an education abroad advisor, as well as your academic advisor.Previous Chemistry students have found the fall of their third year as the best term to study abroad. The spring of the second year may also be an option for some students. Summer and January term programs are also available. Remember that courses must be preapproved by the DUP to fulfill CHEM major requirements.
STEPS TO GO ABROAD
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Get a passport
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Complete the online Education Abroad Workshop
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Talk with your department about timing and course requirements
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Meet with an ISO education abroad advisor and explore opportunities
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Learn about funding resources (financial aid, scholarships)
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Research programs and apply online
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Participate in cross-cultural seminars (CORE)
Interested in other disciplines?
Explore additional major advising sheets online educationabroad.virginia.edu/your-major
PLACES CHEMISTRY STUDENTS WENT
(you are not limited to these options)
ASIA
Shanghai | Fudan University
United Arab Emirates | American University of Sharjah (via CIEE)
Singapore | National University of Singapore
OCEANIA
Australia | University of Sydney (via IES)
Australia | University of Technology Sydney (Via TEAN)
EUROPE
Ireland | University College Dublin
Spain | St Louis University in Madrid
Spain | University of Valencia*
Ireland | Trinity College Dublin (via IES)
UK | University of Edinburgh
UK | University of Bath
UK | University of St. Andrews *
* Direct credit
COURSES
Introductory College Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Biological Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry Supramolecular Chemistry
Biochemistry of Biomolecules
