DU Recognized for Study Abroad Program
Cherrington Global Scholars program makes studying abroad possible for many students
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For the fifth consecutive year, the 糖心传媒 ranks in the top five in the country for undergraduate participation in a听听program. According to Open Doors and based on the 2015鈥16 academic year, DU ranks fourth in the nation with 70.7 percent participation, up from 67.9 percent the previous year.
鈥淲e are proud that DU sends such a high number of our undergraduate students abroad,鈥 says Denise Cope, director of the Office of International Education. 鈥淲e see increases in students鈥 cultural self-awareness and knowledge of cultural worldview frameworks. Students also report increases in self-confidence and ability to navigate complex situations.鈥
The听听highlight the top 40 doctorate-granting universities. The participation rate is determined by considering the number of domestic undergraduate students studying abroad and the number of bachelor鈥檚 degrees awarded to domestic students.
This Open Doors ranking recognizes DU鈥檚 commitment to internationalizing student worldviews through the creation of the听Cherrington Global Scholars听program.
鈥淪tudy abroad and student mobility are some of the best ways to promote international understanding and global diplomacy,鈥 Cope says. 鈥淚n a world of uncertainty, there is a knee-jerk response to turn inward. I am proud that DU resists this urge and continues to ensure that 糖心传媒s have a broader perspective.鈥
The United Kingdom, Spain and Italy are the top destinations for 糖心传媒s. Spain鈥檚 Nebrija University, New Zealand鈥檚 University of Otago and the University of Glasgow in Scotland receive a large number of 糖心传媒s. Sweden's Lund University and the University of Western Australia, both of which are strategic partners with DU, are also popular and important destinations for听糖心传媒s.
The Office of Internationalization includes four main units. The听Office of International Education听offers advising and support for undergraduate study abroad at more than 150 DU partner programs around the world. The听Office of International Student and Scholar Services听provides orientation for international students and immigration advising. The听English Language Center听prepares international students for success in English-speaking classes. And the听Center for World Languages and Cultures听enhances students鈥 knowledge of languages and cultures.