Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding parts of your college experience—and being a pre-health student shouldn't stop you from going.

While pre-health course prerequisites can be more structured, many students successfully study abroad with thoughtful planning. By working with our office, your major advisor, and Experiential Global Learning team, you can develop an academic plan that keeps you on track for your health professions goals while giving you the opportunity to experience another culture.

Looking for an international experience that isn't centered on academics? UConn students also participate in global service and volunteer opportunities through organizations like MEDLIFE:UConn and UConn Global Brigades, with trips to countries such as Peru, Ecuador, Ghana, and Nicaragua. Others choose to volunteer, teach English, complete internships, or even pursue graduate education abroad.

If international travel isn't the right fit, you can still gain meaningful experiences closer to home. UConn's Community Outreach Office offers alternative break trips that focus on community service in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast during weekends and academic breaks.

Whether you travel across the globe or across the state, stepping outside your comfort zone can broaden your perspective, strengthen your cultural awareness, and help you grow as a future healthcare professional.