Like all professions, engineering is becoming increasingly global.
Luckily, more and more Engineering students are finding time in their education here at Penn to study abroad. But despite increased participation rates, many students still feel that studying abroad is too much of a hassle or just isn't worth it.
Changing that perception requires not only convincing SEAS students that studying abroad is a valuable option, but also adding more locations and programs specifically tailored to their needs.
To that end, Engineering administrators should consider expanding the number of courses abroad that can count for credit toward graduation. Giving students who are studying abroad more flexibility with the SEAS curriculum is the best way to get more people interested.
Service trips run by groups like Engineers Without Borders have also proved popular with SEAS students. The University needs to expand the number of study-abroad service programs during the academic year.
SEAS officials have come a long way in boosting study-abroad participation, but there's still room for improvement.
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