The National Student Exchange (NSE) provides affordable study away opportunities, both as Exchange (paying UW tuition/fees) and Direct Enroll (paying the tuition/fees of the host university).  Study locations are in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For available locations, go to www.nse.org.  Please note that locations in Canada and Puerto Rico may require proficiency in French (Canada) or Spanish (Puerto Rico).

Why choose NSE?

Academic Benefits
•    take classes not available at your school
•    study with new professors
•    broaden your educational perspectives
•    pursue research, field study, and internship opportunities
•    investigate graduate schools

Personal Benefits
•    experience personal growth and become more independent
•    experience different geographic and cultural settings
•    gain international and/or intercultural experience
•    gain insight into the historical and cultural makeup of different regions

Professional Benefits
•    make connections in a new job market
•    develop skills (independence and adaptability) and gain experience that make you more employable
•    improve your communications skills with people from different backgrounds
•    prepare yourself to live and work in a culturally diverse society