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"Spending time in another culture can be an invaluable experience for students who may later work in the global chemical or pharmaceutical industry." Barbara Sawrey, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCSD "My time studying in Costa Rica was amazing. Immersing yourself in a different culture forces you to see the world from a new viewpoint and challenges what you thought you knew about it. I learned a lot from the professors and my fellow students, but I learned as much outside the classroom as I did inside." --Chemistry Major, '03. |
Why study abroad?
“Today’s workplace requires you to be quick on your feet and highly adaptable. You will work for, and with, professionals from diverse backgrounds whose personal styles may be quite different from your own. Study Abroad is an outstanding way to build your skills, to see the world through another’s eyes, and to demonstrate to employers that you are tested and ready to pursue the global workplace.” --Andrew T. Ceperley, Director, Career Services Center, UCSD Regardless of your future career choice, study abroad will help you develop skills that are critical to a science education. An international educational experience will provide you with the necessary skills to work effectively in industry, academia, and the public sector. Consider your value to an employer or a graduate program if you have:
What if I don't speak another language? You will find that English is the language of instruction in the sciences at many top universities around the world. Additionally, you will find many programs available to you in English-speaking countries. The advisors in the Programs Abroad Office at UCSD can assist you in your search. Also, EAP has an Options in English page to help you in your research. When should I study abroad? While it is possible for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors to go abroad at almost any point in their academic careers, the particular quarter, semester, summer or year that you study abroad depends on your individual progress in your major and what courses you plan to take while abroad. Because of the sequential nature of many of your required courses in the major, timing of your study abroad program will be critical if you plan to graduate in four years. Careful planning with your department advisors will insure you are aware of all of the opportunities available to you in fulfilling department requirements. Here is a sample four year plan for the General Chemistry major including a full year abroad. Where should I study abroad?
Here are just a few of the universities where Chemistry and Biochemistry majors have studied.
What will it cost?
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What are my first steps?
Requirements Please see the advisor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for specific requirements regarding study abroad and your major. What classes should I take?
What happens when I return? Students must bring all coursework material from their abroad program to the Chemistry and Biochemistry advisor with a general petition for each course. The Faculty advisor of the program will review the petitions and make final approval on coursework – if courses are approved the information will be transferred to the appropriate colleges. You are strongly encouraged to be in touch with your advisor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry while you are abroad. You may email course descriptions and syllabi while at your host institution which can be reviewed here at UCSD so that you know what courses you'll receive credit for upon your return. This, too, will speed up your petitioning process when you get back to UCSD. Yeah, but ...
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