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About National Student Exchange

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The National Student Exchange, a not-for-profit education consortium, provides affordable and practical opportunities for students enrolled at member campuses to study and live in a new location. NSE students have found their exchanges culturally enriching, academically rewarding, and one of the most significant experiences of their undergraduate education. See the NSE Manual for all the details and please visit the National Student Exchange website to explore options and programs. To schedule a meeting with Eastern's National Student Exchange staff, please use the Bookings page

Why do the National Student Exchange?

• Broaden your personal and educational perspectives
• Explore and appreciate new areas      
• Learn from different professors
• Experience personal growth
• Explore new areas of study
• Acquire life skills
• Investigate graduate schools
• Look for future employment
• Break out of your comfort zone
• Become more independent and resourceful
• Experience life from a different point of view

For faculty advisors wanting guidance on how to advise their Study Abroad or NSE advisees, view this 'Sway' presentation.

For questions, please contact studyabroad@easternct.edu.

Rebecca Garrison ’19 studied at the University of South Carolina in fall 2017

Rebecca Garrison ’19 studied at the University of South Carolina in fall 2017

Rebecca Garrison ’19 studied at the University of South Carolina in fall 2017

Study Abroad and NSE Stories

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Earth science students journey through northern New England

June 25, 2024

Twelve students from Eastern Connecticut State University beheld many environments on a 12-day scientific excursion through New Hampshire and Maine in late May. Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Earth Science (EES), Professors Dickson Cunningham, Bryan Oakley and Drew Hyatt guided students through high mountains, deep caves and sprawling coastlines as a part of their “Summits and Seashores” course.

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Psychology students study mental health in Iceland

June 18, 2024

Psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University traversed the tundra of the human psyche on a 10-day field course in Iceland this May. Sponsored by the Department of Psychological Science as part of Professors Peter Bachiochi and Jenna Scisco’s field course “Cross-Cultural Well-Being," the trip gave students a look at the mental health of a foreign country.

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Students experience music history in Vienna

June 10, 2024

Students from the Department of Music at Eastern Connecticut State University explored the history of classical music in Vienna, Austria, this May. The 10-day trip was conducted by music Professor Emily Riggs and Lecturer David Ballena as a part of Riggs’ “City of Song” global field course.