WorldStrides' Communications Abroad program offers you the opportunity to take communication and media courses while experiencing life in a different country, giving you a deeper understanding of how culture influences communication styles and media consumption. By studying abroad, you'll gain insight into your own culture while becoming more comfortable navigating the ambiguity of cross-cultural contexts.

You'll have access to a range of specialized communication courses through WorldStrides' partner universities around the world. Depending on your interests and chosen destination, you can study topics including advertising, communication science and disorders, communication studies, information studies, intercultural communications, journalism, media studies, public relations, and radio-television-film. Example standout courses include Communication Research and Data Analytics at the University of Westminster in London, Sound Production: Podcasting at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, Mass Media and Popular Culture in Korea at Korea University in Seoul, and Social Media Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Beyond classroom learning, the program emphasizes practical experience through for-credit internships specifically designed for students in communications, journalism, or marketing. These internships help you apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings and build professional experience while abroad. Whether you're interested in advertising, media production, or social media strategy, you'll have opportunities to work with professionals in your field and develop skills directly relevant to your career goals.

WorldStrides offers personalized support throughout your journey. Their dedicated team of advisors will help you narrow down your choices based on your preferred courses, location, and budget, and will provide one-on-one guidance to ensure you find the perfect program fit. The organization also facilitates extended application deadlines for select Summer and Fall 2026 programs, as well as Spring 2027 options, giving you flexibility in planning your study abroad experience.

This program is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students who want to expand their communication skills in a global context, gain cross-cultural competency, and build international experience in their field. You'll return home not only with academic credits and professional experience, but also with a transformed perspective on how communication works across different cultures and societies.