The Off-Campus Study Office oversees off-campus study at Bates. Managing an international transition, living in a different culture, and studying in another educational context can greatly enhance a student’s academic career and personal development. Each year, approximately 60% of the Bates junior class studies abroad or on an affiliated program in the United States. Smaller numbers of first-years, sophomores, and seniors study off-campus. In each case, the goal is to provide an intellectual experience that enriches and expands the student’s on-campus academic program. These pages provide information on the opportunities for off-campus study at Bates, the College’s policies and procedures, and topics to consider when evaluating this important part of the Bates curriculum
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