Internationalizing your degree
Students in the Faculty of Science are encouraged to Go Abroad in a number of different ways: academic exchanges, internships, co-op jobs, summer programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. Through Waterloo Passport, you'll be able to explore the programs and destinations available to Waterloo Science students.
For more information about other international programs, such as internships and service learning (volunteer) programs, please contact the Global Learning Coordinators.
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The mountains in Mallorca
![A photo of Cala Deia (beach) in Mallorca](/science/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/uploads/images/20231104_124008.jpg?itok=VjfaGAXG)
Cala Deia (beach) in Mallorca
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A student hiking in the mountains of Madeira
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The mountains in Madeira
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A student on exchange in Venice
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A student hiking Monte Abantos in Madrid
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A Science student standing in front of tulips in the Netherlands
Why go abroad?
Still in doubt about whether you should go abroad? Here are a few reasons to consider an international experience:
- It's an amazing opportunity to be exposed to different cultures and promote multicultural competence!
- You will meet people from other countries, participate in clubs and activities, improve your interpersonal skills and your confidence to interact with a variety of different people!
- You'll have a chance to improve your language skills.
- It can be your starting point to travel to different parts of the world.
- You can study abroad for one or two terms and experience a new academic environment, take courses that are not offered at Waterloo, and use them towards your degree.
Contact us
Contact us at science.exchange@uwaterloo.ca if you have questions about the international exchange.