Why Study Abroad

Holy Cross students describe study abroad as a life-changing experience, and a rare opportunity to live and study overseas. Here are more reasons you should study abroad: 

  • Enhance your education by taking classes from another cultural point-of-view and choosing from subjects not offered at Holy Cross
  • Grow your tolerance for and appreciation of diversity 
  • Develop cultural awareness
  • Acquire genuine fluency in another culture
  • Develop fluency in another language
  • Move beyond your personal limits
  • Become more independent

Follow in Their Footsteps: Famous People Who Studied Abroad