Imagine yourself waking up in the morning to explore the same halls walked by the greatest physicists of the past, tracing their work through historical and scientific perspectives.  Or maybe you would rather shoot for an internship at CERN, the world’s largest particle accelerator where the earth-shattering discovery of the Higgs Boson just transpired.

Physic Study Abroad

Academic Advice

Internships

Scholarships

Department Contact

Resources for Advisors

Studying abroad in physics can offer you the opportunity to gain a new perspective of the multi-cultural facet of science.   Physics has always been an intercultural effort striving for novel discoveries, so even studying similar physics coursework at a foreign university can be deeply impactful and beneficial to your career.

For pursuing these opportunities, please investigate our partnership universities and external programs for science courses that suit your interests.  Also keep scientific internships abroad on your radar.

Academic Advice

• The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
• Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
• Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
• Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad. Be sure to meet with your faculty mentor at least three months prior to departing for your program.
• 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

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Dr. Richard Vallery
(616) 331-2274 
[email protected]