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At Wake Forest, we believe that the world is your classroom. Our undergraduate Study Abroad programs are designed to immerse you in diverse cultures, broaden your horizons, and provide transformative experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether you’re exploring the ancient streets of Rome, conducting research in the rainforests of Costa Rica, or engaging in community service in Cape Town, the opportunities are as boundless as your ambitions.
Our WFU programs are meticulously curated by Wake Forest faculty and our Affiliate programs are supported by our global network of partner institutions. This ensures you receive a high-quality education while forming meaningful relationships with WFU faculty as well as with faculty all over the world.
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Want to hear student firsthand experience of what it’s like to study abroad in New Zealand or even in one of our WFU house programs?? 🌎
Come to our Global Ambassador Panel on November 12th at 5pm for a Q&A session with stellar Wake students that have studied abroad – perhaps even more than once! #DeacsAbroad
Need coffee plans next week? ☕️ Stop by Campus Grounds next Monday afternoon for some caffeine and to chat with faculty leaders of upcoming 2025 spring short-term programs!
Mia’s fun facts while studying abroad in Denmark 🇩🇰
1. My apartment and I would jump in the canals at least once a month (even in the winter)
2. I would eat at least 5 cardomon buns a week
3. I saw the actress Debby Ryan while eating at a restaurant called “Delphine”
Hi! My name is Mia Springer and last fall semester, I studied abroad in Copenhagen through @dis.copenhagen. Upon arrival, I immediately fell in love with the city, and bonded with my random roomies! We spent our days swimming in the canals, trying new food markets, and going to support the Danish soccer team. I lived in Peder Skrams Gade, a 15 minute walk from my classes. However, there is a metro line that can take you all around the city. Denmark is also very biker friendly, so I recommend trying them all and seeing what you like! 🇩🇰
When I was in Copenhagen, my core class was “polar biology.” This course took my class to Iceland for a week where we put our learning to the test! We got to travel around the country, hike, sight see, and make memories we will never forget!
#DeacsAbroad #StudyAbroad
Hi everyone! My name is Noelle Ehresman and I will be taking over for the next two days! I’m a junior on the premed track majoring in health and exercise science with minors in biology and chemistry. Currently, I’m studying abroad in Stockholm, Sweden through the DIS program.
I chose DIS Stockholm because of its unique location and the courses the program had to offer. Additionally, it’s not strictly a Wake program, so I’ve gotten to meet students at institutions across the US!
A highlight from my core course (Precision Medicine) is the Medical Simulation Lab I get to take alongside it. During lab, I learn and practice clinical skills I wouldn’t have the chance to do until later in my education. In addition to this, every week we go to Karolinska Institutet for lectures given by a radiology resident from their hospital.
Fun Fact: Karolinska Institutet is where the Nobel Prize in Medicine is awarded every year!
Follow along for a better look at Stockholm this week 🙂
#deacsabroad
Cheers to Haozhen’s experience studying at the Worrell House in London 🏴
“A city of pubs, tubes, and Victorian buildings, London gave me the best memories in my college life! I enjoyed our weekly run to our nearest pub, Steele’s, to socialize with the locals through fun events such as pop-quiz Thursdays; our history class trips to discover hidden secrets across the city; and running into Princess Royal Anne!
The Worrell House group’s incursions to Edinburgh made me discover my now-favorite city of all time in Scotland, and realize the beauty of the medieval architecture co-existing in the contemporary Scottish capital. These memories will always act as a motivation for me to travel more across different parts of the world.”
#DeacsAbroad @wfu_worrellhouse @wfustudyabroad
Part 2 with Aniyah! 🏴❤️
“The city of London itself also offers tons of opportunities and experiences over the summer that make it easy to stay busy and truly immerse myself into London’s culture, from attending the annual Royal Ascot horse races right outside of the city and experiencing a traditional high tea with my friends in SoHo to shopping around Portobello Market in Nottinghill, trying a bunch of different foods at Borough Market, and having the options to attend a Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift concert! I left London feeling like a true native—especially in my ability to navigate all of London’s transportation systems.”
#DeacsAbroad
Part 1 of Aniyah’s experience in London! 🌟
“I never knew studying abroad after the first year was an option for Wake Forest students—given the unspoken ‘time’ to study abroad is during the fall of your junior year—until I joined Chi Omega, and a few of the sophomore girls at the time mentioned this opportunity at the London School of Economics. The summer academic offerings are extensive (I took statistics) and are an excellent fit for all majors, and you can even fulfill some divisional requirements. The school provides many opportunities and experiences dedicated to student enrichment, from networking events to workshops, workout classes, and other social events; endless possibilities are available.
Being around other students I had previously known in my grade made me feel very comfortable studying abroad for the first time—excellent preparation for when I study abroad next fall for an entire semester; it gave me the confidence to fully participate in and experience the city both within and outside the school’s opportunities, and in-turn exposed me to myriad opportunities and experiences that I would not have found on my own. I reunited with some of my best friends over the summer from school, and I met and got closer to new friends that I can now easily stay connected with back on campus.”
#DeacsAbroad
We are thrilled to have not one but TWO incredible community-based global learning study abroad programs in May 2025 🌏
Check out the flyers to learn more about our programs in Kenya 🇰🇪 in partnership with @wfuwomenscenter and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 in partnership with @sustainablewfu. Applications open NOW!
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Did you go to the Study Abroad Fair and are not sure what to do next? 🌏🫢 Come meet with an advisor! Click the link in our bio to take you to our (new! yay!) website to easily schedule an appointment.
We also have walk-in hours Monday – Thursday from 1:30pm – 3:45pm and Fridays from 10am – 12pm and 1:30pm -3:45pm 🌟
📸: Aidan N.
