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Study Abroad with WLC Faculty

World Languages and Cultures faculty direct or lead several opportunities abroad.

Study Abroad or Teach English Abroad

Study abroad or teach English abroad with the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Faculty-led programs offer built-in support, academic guidance, and a strong sense of community. Students often form closer relationships with professors and peers, making the experience both academically enriching and personally meaningful. Join our faculty on a study abroad trip that brings your language studies to life! Studying abroad with their professors allows students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.

Study Abroad Programs

Study abroad with WLC faculty across the globe! Most programs offered are short-term summer programs and credit easily transfers back to your major, minor or certificate program.

Teach English Abroad Programs

Supported by WLC faculty, NCSU students get hands-on experience teaching English as a foreign language in short-term and semester-long options:

Students and faculty celebrating a successful trip to Gondoca, Costa Rica

NCSU Study Abroad

If our in-house programs with WLC faculty don’t fit your need, the NCSU Study Abroad office that can connect you with study abroad programs around the globe! WLC advisors will work with you to find courses that fit into your degree program. Check out these suggested programs for students majoring or minoring in World Languages and Cultures:

“This trip, along with Drs. Heinen and De Simoni, opened that door for me. The firsthand experience has been amazing. For example, I’ve always heard about how large the Colosseum is and how it was a great feat for the ancient Romans. Being able to see and stand in it myself has solidified this for me. It held about as many people as Carter-Finley Stadium, and it was built almost 2,000 years ago!”  – Bethany Steen, Classics Alive Summer 2025

NC State Student Highlights the Benefits of Studying Abroad in Technician Article

From building language skills to discovering new cultures, student writer Jared Canas-Gomez, who spent summer 2026 in Valencia, Spain, encourages fellow students to explore opportunities for international learning.

Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience new cultures, strengthen language skills, build friendships, and develop confidence beyond the classroom. In a recent article for NC State’s student newspaper, Technician, student writer Jared Canas-Gomez explores the many benefits of international education and encourages fellow students to consider studying abroad during their college careers.

In the article, “Top Reasons Why You Should Do a Study Abroad,” Canas-Gomez highlights how studying abroad can help students develop conversational language skills, immerse themselves in unfamiliar cultures, and gain independence by navigating new environments.

He also emphasizes the friendships, personal growth, and professional opportunities that can emerge from international experiences. Whether learning to navigate public transportation in a new country, communicating in another language, or exploring historical landmarks, studying abroad offers lessons that extend well beyond traditional coursework.

For students in NC State’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, these experiences provide a valuable opportunity to put classroom learning into practice while developing a deeper understanding of the languages and cultures they study.

As students begin planning their upcoming semesters, the department encourages those interested in international experiences to explore NC State’s many study abroad opportunities.

Read the full article: Top Reasons Why You Should Do a Study Abroad – Technician