Congratulations on your decision to study abroad. The Center for Global Education (CGE), your Faculty and Assistant Directors, and the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University want to help you make the most of your study abroad experience.

We aim to help you accomplish the following CSB+SJU Sponsored Education Abroad Program Learning Goals:

Students will develop an awareness of their own culture. (GL)
Students will develop an awareness of cultures outside of the United States. (GL)
Students will demonstrate skills for adapting effectively and appropriately to intercultural situations. (GL/EX)
Students will demonstrate a willingness to seek out new intercultural situations. (GL/EX)

To that end, we have created this online student handbook. In the information that follows, you will find information to help you prepare for your semester abroad, and to help you make the most of the experience while on site.