ATM SCI 297/497: Why Study Abroad?

Studying abroad is about much more than just visiting another country. It will advance you in more ways than you can imagine — personally, educationally, professionally, and socially. The world needs people who are educated about the world.

Benefits of studying abroad include:

  • Earn credits toward your degree!
  • The Mexico program may be elected for 3 undergraduate credits in:
    • Atmospheric Science
    • Art History
    • L&S Natural Science
  • The Mexico program is the only study abroad program which satisfies the Natural Science GER distribution requirement.
  • The Mexico program satisfies an elective requirement for the following majors:
    • Atmospheric Science
    • Conservation and Environmental Science
    • L&S Natural Science
    • Latin American, Caribbean, and US Latin@ Studies (LACUSL)
    • Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Certificate Program
  • The Mexico program counts as a natural science or technical elective for CEAS students majoring in:
    • Computer Science
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering (departmental approval required)
  • Build your resume
  • Meet people from around the world
  • Gain a global perspective
  • Explore the world
  • Experience different cultures
  • Learn another language
  • Find out who you are and what you believe in
  • Enhance your social skills

Please feel free to contact us for further information:

Professor Jon Kahl,
program leader: kahl@uwm.edu
UWM Study Abroad Office
overseas@uwm.edu