International Studies

Going Global: International Studies at Goucher College

In the fall of 2006, Goucher College became the first college in the nation to require all of its undergraduates to study abroad at least once before graduation.  Beginning with the class of 2010 (the incoming first-year class of 2006), Goucher will give each student a voucher of at least $1,200 to help cover travel expenses.

We believe that international awareness is a requirement for anybody who wants to lead a satisfying and successful life in the global community of today-- and we offer a wide range of opportunities to help our students develop that awareness.

Take a look around these pages to find out more.  We've got a list of frequently asked questions about our new requirement and a full menu of current study-abroad opportunities.

And when you're ready to start thinking about going global yourself, it's easy to get in touch.

OIS News

Upcoming info sessions & OIS events Leaving campus?  Want to unload some of your stuff?  The Office of International Studies is currently collecting items for our 2008-2009 incoming exchange students from England and Japan.  We are taking donations of kitchen items, furniture, linens, and school supplies.  E mail Angie Shaeffer or Paige Pape for details.




Events with International Flair--Baltimore and Washington, D.C. A list of events in the Baltimore region (including Washington D.C.) with international themes.




If you are planning to study abroad, get your passport ASAP! Due to recent policy changes regarding U.S. passports, new applicants are waiting longer for their passports.  If you do not yet have a passport and plan to study abroad, please apply for a passport as soon as possible.




Global Blogging Goucher Students Use Blogging Technology to Stay In Touch




Policy Regarding Physicals for Study Abroad Programs Goucher College requires that all students attending Goucher-sponsored study abroad programs undergo a physical examination conducted by their primary health care provider and submit a Goucher College health form completed by the provider to the Office of International Studies.

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