Imagine seeing a breaking news story flash across television screens in Switzerland, or working alongside veteran journalists in Morocco. Broadcasting students can reap huge benefits through studying abroad by gaining a better understanding communication studies from an international angle and within a different context, exploring broadcasting practices from different cultural and national perspectives, and enhancing your cross-cultural communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Step out into the world, rev up your resume, and earn academic credit by studying abroad.

Broadcasting Study Abroad Programs

Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or those looking to focus solely on an internship, have many options. Customized internships are available in a few locations through GVSU internships, as well as other programs such as ELAP or World Endeavors.

Academic Advice

• Department input requested

Restrictions

• Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

Keep in Mind

• Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
• Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
• There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
• Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.
• Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. For more information email Department Contact below.

Len O'Kelly
Multimedia Journalism
283 Lake Superior Hall
(616) 331-8174
[email protected]