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Â鶹´«Ã½ Study Abroad is committed to diversity in providing Â鶹´«Ã½ for Â鶹´«Ã½s from all backgrounds to have an international education experience as part of their degree program. Our team is here to help you explore your options and make a plan. Take a first step by attending a 20-minute, virtual information session!

Students with disabilities

Never let a disability discourage you from pursuing study abroad Â鶹´«Ã½. WMU Study Abroad staff can help you identify suitable programs. 

First-generation Â鶹´«Ã½s abroad

Be the first member of your family to study abroad! Research shows that Â鶹´«Ã½s who study abroad achieve increased graduation rates, higher GPAs, and develop better problem-solving skills—a quality highly valued by today's employers.

LGBT Â鶹´«Ã½s abroad

In addition to the numerous benefits of studying abroad, LGBT Â鶹´«Ã½s can gain a broader understanding of LGBT issues by experiencing how sexuality and identities are expressed in new cultural contexts. 

Ethnic diversity

No matter your background, studying in another country will expand your worldview, strengthen your academic skills, and make you a stronger candidate when applying for graduate school and jobs.

Students identifying with any of the groups listed above are strongly encouraged to apply for , which are meant "to diversify study abroad and encourage Â鶹´«Ã½s to go abroad who would otherwise not participate in an international experience as part of their college education."