Office of International Education and Global Engagement

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Passport to Self-Discovery

Since 2016, approximately 1,600 Wildcats have studied abroad at one of 200 locations across 35 countries. Students share their stories from both flight paths.

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Chico State Recognized Once Again As One of Nation’s Top Study Abroad Programs

For the 16th consecutive year, Chico State was named as being one of the most active and engaged US colleges and universities in its category for participation in studying abroad.

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Students Engage Globally, Virtually, Amid COVID-19

Studying abroad looks different in the age of COVID-19, but the pandemic hasn’t stopped students from expanding their world-views, gaining new skills, and building lasting relationships.

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Reflections on a Study Abroad Cut Short

Junior Alexandria Ingvardsen reflects on returning from Italy, months earlier than planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CSU, Chico Now Accepting and Processing Passport Applications

Chico State is now accepting and processing passport applications at the Passport Place, located in the Students Services Center Room 440.

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Global Educators Learn About US Culture

Chico State hosted 20 educators from 20 different countries this summer as part of a five-week professional development institute.