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Study Away

Where will your studies take you?

Expand your perspective. Immerse yourself in a new language or one you’ve studied. Whatever your area of study, passion, or plan to make a difference, there is a program for you. Macalester students study away for 15 weeks, which allows them to learn about, and engage with, their host community at a deeper and more personal level.

From Glasgow to Osaka to Washington, D.C.

Most Macalester students spend time off campus.

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New Heights

From rugged coastlines to snow-capped peaks, the sights are endless when studying away through Macalester. Evan Burns ‘25 took his studies to new heights while studying away at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. “I learned how important it is to keep an open mind and explore different perspectives,” he said. “There are so many benefits to getting outside of my comfort zone.”

New Heights

From rugged coastlines to snow-capped peaks, the sights are endless when studying away through Macalester. Evan Burns ‘25 took his studies to new heights while studying away at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. “I learned how important it is to keep an open mind and explore different perspectives,” he said. “There are so many benefits to getting outside of my comfort zone.”
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Joy of Dancing

Dallas Watson: “My best day was in September. I had just finished class and walked outside and people were dancing. It was so fun​ because it showed ​joy and ​freedom. I’m 1000 percent happy that I chose South Africa to study away in.”

Joy of Dancing

Dallas Watson: “My best day was in September. I had just finished class and walked outside and people were dancing. It was so fun​ because it showed ​joy and ​freedom. I’m 1000 percent happy that I chose South Africa to study away in.”
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Mongolian Eagle Hunter

Bekka Ord: “I made my way into Western Mongolia and into Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Here is where I met the Eagle Hunter. While between us we could only communicate hellos, I got a glimpse into a culture and set of traditions completely different than that of my own and was able to observe the tremendous respect that he showed for his golden eagle and Mongolian culture.”

Mongolian Eagle Hunter

Bekka Ord: “I made my way into Western Mongolia and into Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Here is where I met the Eagle Hunter. While between us we could only communicate hellos, I got a glimpse into a culture and set of traditions completely different than that of my own and was able to observe the tremendous respect that he showed for his golden eagle and Mongolian culture.”

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Study away programs

61%

of students study away for 15 weeks or more

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Countries to choose from

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Day in the life

South Africa

A surf before class? Why not! In Cape Town, South Africa, Jenna Hawkes ’25 starts her day catching waves, before heading to African Music class, and spending quality time with friends.

Day in the life

South Africa

A surf before class? Why not! In Cape Town, South Africa, Jenna Hawkes ’25 starts her day catching waves, before heading to African Music class, and spending quality time with friends.