Study Abroad

Today's global challenges demand international competence.

Americans who study abroad for academic credit; engage in service and experiential learning, internships and research; or study foreign areas and languages are far better prepared for the demands of the twenty-first century.

Below is the latest information on legislative and federal activity affecting study abroad for U.S. students, as well as links to reports, surveys, and statistics related to study abroad.

Legislative and Federal Activity

June 10, 2009
House Passes Simon Study Abroad Bill

June 9, 2009
More than 40 organizations send letter to the Hill in support of Simon Study Abroad Act

May 20, 2009
House Committee Approves Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Including the Simon Bill

May 14, 2009
Rep. Berman Introduces Simon Act As Part of Foreign Relations Bill

May 13, 2009
Secretary Clinton Highlights Importance of Study Abroad in NYU Commencement Address

April 14, 2009
President Announces Some Changes in U.S. Policy Toward Cuba

March 18, 2009
NAFSA Letter to the President: Please Repeal Restrictions on Academic Travel to Cuba

March 11, 2009
President Signs Bill that Increases Funding for Exchanges and Loosens Some Restrictions on Travel to Cuba

February 25, 2009
Senators Durbin and Wicker Introduce the Simon Study Abroad Bill



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