Study Abroad For Everyone

One of the features of study abroad at Bates is that everyone does it.  We don't mean "everyone" literally; we mean the full range of students, majors, interests, and backgrounds at Bates - physics majors and French majors, varsity team members and non-members, students involved in extra-curricular activities and students uninvolved in them, students with lots of travel experience and family resources, and students with minimal family resources and no prior international experience. 

The SAFE program: Bates developed the SAFE program to encourage study abroad by students who tend to be underrepresented in study abroad on a national basis -- students with no prior international experience and very limited financial resources. The program works to encourage consideration of study abroad, to identify lower cost options and outside grant programs, and, in a few cases, to provide extra financial support. You can read more about the SAFE program or you can discuss it with Mr.Das or Dean Sawyer when you discuss study abroad options on an individual basis.  It is absolutely fine if a student decides not to study abroad while at Bates.  The goal of the program is simply to make sure everyone considers it and has the opportunity to do so.

Students of color may find it helpful to read about the study abroad experiences of past Bates students.

GBLT students: The Rainbow SIG administered by Indiana University provides information and resources for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgendered students who are considering study abroad.

Students with disabilities: Mobility International USA provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are considering study abroad.