Political Science Majors: Study Abroad
Get Started
- Complete the Get Started overview course on Canvas
- Research program options online
- Meet with a Study Abroad advisor who specializes in programs for your major
- Search for abroad courses that can fulfill your major requirements
- Meet with your department's academic advisor
- Meet with your college academic advisor
FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS
See study-abroad information and advice specifically for Political Science majors at UC San Diego.
PROGRAM TYPES
At UC San Diego, there are many different ways to go abroad. Look through all your program options to choose the best one for you and your academic & career goals.
Stay on Track: Make Sure Study Abroad Courses Will Count
Search for courses offered by the university you wish to attend while you are studying abroad.
Meet with your major & college advisors to see if those courses can be applied to your UC San Diego requirements.
Upon return from study abroad, petition your classes to count toward your UC San Diego requirements.
Financial Aid
- Use your financial aid abroad
- Our advisors can help you find programs that work with your aid
- We have many different programs with varying costs
Scholarships
- UC San Diego students receive over $500,000 in scholarships annually!
- There are many different scholarship pools available
- UC San Diego's Study Abroad office offers scholarship preparation workshops
WHEN YOU RETURN
Career
Work with the Career Center to update your resume and learn how to discuss your global experience in an interview
Connect
Connect with the network of other study abroad returnees, and prospective students at UC San Diego and throughout the world
Continue
Seek out additional international experiences, either here at UC San Diego, or on your own. There are so many options!
