Education Abroad for

Geology Majors

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Globalize Your Education

Geology majors are highly encouraged to study abroad. Go beyond borders and explore idea generation, influences, materials, tools, and methods abroad and add a valuable experience to your degree. 

Review the resources here to help decide how an international experience can fit into your degree plan. It is important to work with your Undergraduate Advisor and an Education Abroad advisor early on in the application process to make sure that you are choosing the best program to fit your goals and meet major requirements.Your Education Abroad advisor can also help you explore ways to use financial aid, scholarships, and grants to finance your travel! 

You can Afford to Study Abroad

Eligible for Financial Aid? Learn more about how financial aid might apply to your program. (Applies to PSU degree-seeking students, only.)

Veteran? Learn how Veterans Benefits may help cover the cost of your program fee! 

Pell Grant Recipient? You may also be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship, worth up to $5,000! 

Need Scholarships? The PSU Ed Abroad office offers scholarship workshops every term and has a multitude of resources online for students on a budget. Come meet with us so we can talk about awards ranging from $500 - $10,000.

What Programs Work Well for Geology Majors?

The programs below not only offer a wide variety of courses for the Geology major, but also may offer courses to fulfill general education requirements, minor, certificate, or elective credit. 

Worldwide

IE3 Global Internships

AFRICA 

USAC South Africa: Stellenbosch University Undergraduate Courses
USAC Ghana: African Studies in Accra

EUROPE

IE3 Global Ireland: Cork, University College Cork
USAC Scotland: University of St Andrews Undergraduate Courses
USAC England: University of Reading Undergraduate Courses
USAC England: University of Brighton Undergraduate Courses

LATIN AMERICA

IFSA- Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica

OCEANIA 

IFSA New Zealand University of Otago
USAC Australia: Griffith University Undergraduate Courses in Gold Coast or Brisbane

Don't see a program that works for you? Click here for the complete list of programs. 

Ready to take the Next Step?

Attend an Ed Abroad 101 session to learn more about studying abroad at PSU. These are 30 minute sessions offered when classes are in session. They cover the application process and direct you to next steps. Can't attend the live session? Watch the Ed Abroad 101 digital presentation!

Education Abroad for Geology Majors