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    Wang Center Research GrantsFunding is available each year for students, faculty and student-faculty research teams.
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    Welcome Home!PLU offers resources for students returning from study away.
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    Sustainable Study AwayPLU is at the forefront of reconciling global education and care for the Earth.
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    Where Are They Now?Find out what study away alums are doing post-PLU.

Study Away

PLU students earn credit and have access to Financial Aid and scholarships while studying away for a semester, year, J-Term or summer program. The Wang Center supports students during exploration, pre-departure, while they are away and when they return.
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Scholarships and Awards

Search for funding resources to Study Away through the Wang Center, program providers and national organizations. The Wang Center offers the Global Scholar Award for J-Term, Gateway and Featured programs.
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Research Grants

Students who have already had a significant amount of cross-cultural experience are encouraged to apply for a Wang Center Research Grant on their own or with a faculty member.
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Advising

Make an appointment with an advisor in the Wang Center to learn more about study away options.

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Study Away Blogs

Follow PLU students as they post their observations and experiences from across the globe.

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Semester Away

Gateway and Featured semester programs offer coursework and immersion in various regions.

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Student Stories

Learn about Lutes' experiences studying away with diverse semester and full-year programs.

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