Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to include study abroad in their academic program. International experience brings many benefits, among them second-language fluency, exposure to global issues, increased self- confidence, and new friends from diverse cultures. Many Marlboro students in recent years have found that such an experience added a valuable component to their Plans of Concentration. There are many ways you can study abroad while at Marlboro:
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Field trips led by Marlboro faculty: These vary depending on student and faculty interest.
- Independent research abroad: Plan students may design a semester of independent study abroad and complete credits on absentia status. Absentia proposals must be approved by faculty sponsors and the Dean of Faculty.
- Study abroad programs through other institutions (such as The School for International Training are also available).
Marlboro accepts transfer credit only from accredited study abroad programs. Representatives from programs where other Marlboro students have studied successfully are invited to campus several times each year to meet with students over lunch in the dining hall. Catalogues and guides to study abroad programs are available from the World Studies office (2nd floor of the Admissions Building). The Associate Director also serves as the College’s study abroad advisor and can offer guidance on choosing a program.
Students studying abroad should consult the Financial Aid office well before departure to ensure that financial arrangements are in order. The student is considered enrolled at Marlboro College for the purposes of federal and state financial aid if a consortium or contractual agreement has been drawn up with the school through which the student will be taking courses abroad. Institution-based aid (Marlboro Grant) is not awarded for study abroad outside the Absentia #1 model.