St. Olaf college is among the most highly ranked baccalaureate institutions for study abroad participation, as measured by the Institute of International Education Open Doors reports. Our financial aid and scholarships bring study abroad/away within reach of every Ole! See all our data on the High Impact Practices dashboard for study abroad/away.
701 Oles
studied abroad/away in 2023-24
62%
of the Class of 2024 participated in at least one study abroad/away program
35
countries (including the U.S.) hosted Oles in the 2023-24 academic year
The 5Cs: Our Guiding Principles for Study Abroad/Away
Civic identity means…
- Developing deep self-knowledge
- Perceiving yourself as part of a community(ies)
- Considering your own role and responsibilities in your community(ies)
Community knowledge means…
- Learning about a community before you enter it
- Continuing to learn about a community
- Considering many different kinds of community(ies)
Cultural humility & curiosity mean:
- Cultivating an humble mindset about cultures–your own and others
- Turning toward curiosity when we’re uncertain
- Being open to changing ourselves as we learn about other cultures
Connectedness means…
- Identifying links between people, our relationships, and our interdependence
- Paying attention to power, privilege, and positionality within a community
- Recognizing the value and complexity of collaboration
Changemaking means…
- Committing to change within yourself and your communities
- Developing your personal resourcefulness and resilience
- Taking action toward responsible change
About Study Abroad/Away
The Smith Center for Global Engagement enables students to be globally engaged by offering study abroad programs in more than 40 countries around the world and study away programs in destinations across the United States.
