Explore and Expand Beyond CSU, Chico

Explore and Expand your Academic Experience Beyond CSU, Chico

The experience of living, studying, traveling, and working in another part of the United States or in another country can provide extraordinary academic and personal rewards. That’s why we would encourage you to explore and expand your academic experience beyond the "world" of CSU, Chico!

Internships/ Cooperative Education: Internships are a great avenue for exploring majors, acquiring job skills, and experiencing the reality of a potential career. They are also great on your resume.

Study Abroad: An experience rivaled by no other, with the opportunity to live and study in one of 17 different countries. Take courses toward your degree, grow as a person, and learn about new cultures and lifestyles.

National Student Exchange (NSE): The National Student Exchange program opens the door for students to study at over 177 participating Universities across the United States and its territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). Experience a semester or year in a different part of the country without the cost of out-of-state tuition! It’s a bargain!