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Center for Global and Intercultural Study
The CGIS office will be closed November 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Our normal hours will resume on Monday!
Study Abroad with CGIS!
The Center for Global & Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers 120+ programs in over 45 countries. With programs scattered across 4 different regions, CGIS can help you fulfill your major/minor & language requirements abroad in programs ranging in length from 4 weeks to a full academic year! Start your journey today by clicking on a region that you're interested in traveling to! If you're not sure which country you want to visit, don't worry! You can explore a complete list of our current programs below and if you have any questions, CGIS is here to help.
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Unique Experiences:
Have a busy summer and not sure how to add in an international experience? Consider one of our customized programs! In order to make global opportunities more accessible, CGIS works with various partners and providers abroad, as well as U-M faculty, to create unique programs that allow you to study special topics while engaging with communities around the world. CGIS offers opportunities to satsify your LSA language requirements abroad; Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEUs): project-based service learning programs; Global Course Connections: which include an on-campus course during winter semester and a 3-4 week off-campus field experience that takes place during the summer; and International Internships. Explore these options above!
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CGIS monitors health concerns around the world for your safety: Please visit our Health & Safety alerts page for the most up-to-date information, and do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of help!