Military, Veterans, & ROTC
Military, Veteran, ROTC, and military-affiliated students often participate in study abroad programs to gain further global experiences. These students often gain new perspectives as they study in a different culture and country, which can often enhance and complement the international experience gained through the military.
Things to consider
- How is the military viewed in my host country? How will that affect my experience as I learn more about the host country’s people and culture?
- What unique perspectives and previous global experiences can I contribute to my study abroad experiences? What new skills do I want to gain while abroad?
- What military assistance and benefits can I use towards my study abroad program? Have I talked to the Military & Veteran Office and Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid on how they can be used?
- What military/work, family, and/or home responsibilities do I need to consider when choosing a program?
- How might other parts of my identity and my military affiliation affect my experience abroad?
Additional Resources
We have curated some additional resources, including networks, articles, blogs, etc. As you explore the impact that your identity will have on your study abroad experience, feel free to check out the information below.
Students who are comfortable exploring their identity here at NC State will be better prepared to engage with the issues raised above. To best prepare, you may want to consider working through identity-related questions and topics with campus resources. Military and Veteran Services is a great place to start.