Website: https://www.washburn.edu/academics/international-programs/study-abroad/index.html

Contact: Tina Williams, Director of Study Abroad
Plass Learning Resources Center, Room 217
(785) 670-2095

Purpose: Students who have studied abroad or been thoroughly exposed to the richness of history and culture beyond our shores graduate from the University ready to contribute to a fast-paced global society in which information is delivered instantly around the world.

Undergraduate students participating in an approved study abroad program may elect to complete the program as an International Education Washburn Transformational Experience (IE-WTE). The program is designed to enhance students' education through transformative experiences outside of the classroom. By completing a study abroad program as an IE-WTE, students are eligible for the IE-WTE Scholarship. Awards vary depending on the cost and length of the program.

Students work closely with a Faculty Mentor to complete the IE-WTE. The Faculty Mentor oversees and approves the successful completion of the pre-departure and post-program requirements. For Faculty-led study abroad programs the Faculty-Leader serves as the Mentor. For other programs the Faculty Mentor may be an Academic Advisor or a Faculty member who is familiar with the program location and/or the academic area of the program.

IE-WTE Requirements 

Pre-Departure Requirements include developing an Activity Plan, a program description, itinerary, and explanation of academic activities, students will also develop personal goals and objectives and write a research paper in consultation with their faculty mentor. The paper will focus on a topic which will prepare the student for the IE-WTE experience. Post Program Requirements include a final assessment and a Public Presentation to be completed within the semester after returning and prior to graduation. Student may choose an oral presentation format or a poster presentation displaying a computer generated poster.

For more information about Study Abroad programs refer to the Washburn Website: https://www.washburn.edu/academics/international-programs/study-abroad/index.html