Study abroad is an integral part of Macalester College's mission to enstill values of global citizenship, internationalism and multiculturalim among students. Over 60% of Macalester students take advantage of unique opportunities to explore and learn about different cultures domestically and internationally. Of those students, over 80% of study away participants are off-campus for at least one semester. While it may seem difficult for student-athletes to incoporate study abroad into their college experience, Macalester works to ensure student-athletes have the same opportunities to to study abroad as their peers while still having a complete athletic experience.
For the Spring of 2012, 35 student-athletes will be studying in 21 different countires. To see where they are studying, learn about their program and view their blogs, go to the
Macalester Athletics Study Abroad - Spring 2012 Map.
The NCAA has also recognized the uniqueness of the Macalester study abroad program and the number of student-athletes who participate in the program. Read the
NCAA story featuring several Macalester student-athletes.
To view past study abroad maps follow the links below:
Macalester Athletics Study Abroad - Fall 2011
Men's Soccer Spring 2010, Spring 2011
Women's Soccer Spring 2010, Spring 2011
For more information about Macalester Study Abroad, follow the links below:
Study Abroad Overview
International Center
Study Abroad Programs
