Study Abroad. Advance Your Career.

Increase your earning potential. Make your résumé stand out.

Build Skills
Employers Value.

Develop independence, global awareness and cross-cultural communication skills that stand out to employers.

Explore the World.
Earn Credit.

Study in another country while completing courses that count toward your degree.

Stay on Track for
Graduation.

Flexible programs fit easily into your academic plan. Study abroad without delaying graduation.

 

Study abroad and build the skills that are in demand in a global economy. Become the confident professional who will have a clear edge in the job market.

Studies shows that experiencing another culture in person is strongly connected to:

  • higher employment rates.
  • higher starting salaries.
  • professional skills.
  • career advancement.
A College of Charleston student collects a water sample while studying abroad in South Africa Play video

In South Africa, we got to get hands-on experience actually doing geology mapping and looking at an environmental situation (acid mine drainage)...and seeing how dangerous it really is.

RJ Kozich, geology major

Study Abroad by the Numbers

The impact of study abroad goes far beyond travel. The numbers show how it prepares students for career success.

97%
Study Abroad & Employability

Students who study abroad are employed within 12 months of graduation.

$4K+
Higher Starting Salaries

Students who study abroad generally earn more when starting their career.

94%
Job-Ready Skill Development

94% of study‑abroad alumni gained job‑ready skills. More than 50% say it helped them land their first job.

#1
Open Doors Report Ranking

College of Charleston national ranking for short-term programs (Master's Level Universities)

Study Abroad Talent Advantage

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Adaptability
Gain confidence navigating new environments, overcoming unexpected challenges and engaging with people who have different perspectives.

Studying abroad builds resilience, persistence and the ability to turn unfamiliar situations into opportunities.
Students pose on large letters spelling out "Townsville" while studying abroad in Australia.
Innovation & Resilience
Learn to build relationships quickly and persist through challenges.

These are the skills companies need to stay agile, innovative and resilient in a fast-changing world.
Scuba divers underwater photographing coral and sea life on a reef.
Confidence & Self Reliance
Develop independence, initiative and curiosity while navigating life in a new place. 

An international experience encourages you to step outside your comfort zone and grow into a confident, self-reliant problem solver.
Smiling College of Charleston student wearing a CofC baseball cap and sunglasses at an archaeological site in a desert landscape.
Broader World View
Build a deeper understanding of how cultures, economies and societies are connected. 

Return from your experience with a broader world view and insight into how global issues shape communities and careers.

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