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 one of the Global Learning Coordinators.
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.
- You will meet people from other countries, participate in clubs and activities, and improve your interpersonal skills and your confidence to interact with a variety of different people.
- You'll be able to improve your language skills.
- An international experience can also serve as a starting point for 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.