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    The World Awaits

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    Virginia Tech's Education Abroad office challenges students to engage with the world by providing study abroad opportunities that are academically, culturally, and personally enriching. Find a program that's right for you!

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    Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad

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    With the world as your classroom, you will gain a completely new perspective and develop new skills. Click here to find the top 10 reasons why Hokies study abroad.

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    Meet our Peer Advisors

    Peer Advisors play an important role in helping Hokies study abroad each year. Our group of Peer Advisors all have extensive travel experiences and offer great insight to studying abroad. Meet them here.

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    2013 Education Abroad Photo Contest

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    Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to this year's Photo Contest! We received over 300 photos and competition was strong. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

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    Study Abroad Scholarship Winners

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    Congratulations to all the Education Abroad Scholarship recipients participating in programs occurring during Summer, Fall, and Academic Year 2013-2014.

VT Education Abroad

VT Education Abroad

Our office challenges students to engage with the world by providing study abroad opportunities that are academically, culturally, and personally enriching. With over 200 options in over 60 countries around the world, we offer programs that meet the needs and budget of every Virginia Tech student. Click to Find a Program now!

Who We Are

Who We Are

The VT Abroad team includes staff and student peer advisors. We are available 8AM to 5PM every weekday to assist you. We are also on-call 24/7 to provide emergency support to our students overseas.

What We Do

What We Do

VT Abroad sends over 1,200 students abroad each year on a variety of programs. We support VT faculty in designing and leading their programs, coordinate student exchanges, administer scholarships and financial aid, and advise students throughout the study abroad process. Read more...

Why We Do It

Why We Do It

Students who study abroad stand to gain a global perspective and to develop the skills, independence and self-confidence required for success in our complex and rapidly changing world. Study abroad is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity for every student and our office is here to help make it a reality. Read more...


 

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Travel Alerts

Read up-to-the-minute travel and security information for U.S. citizens abroad. Go to alerts now. And don’t forget to register with the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program if you are headed abroad or already overseas. Register now.

Announcements

Summer Office Hours
From Monday, May 20 - Thursday, August 15 our office hours are 8AM - 4PM. Please contact us at (540) 231-5888 or vtabroad@vt.edu to schedule an appointment.

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Student Wage Position Available: Marketing Assistant
We're currently accepting applications for a Marketing Assistant to support design, marketing and communication efforts for the office.