History majors are strongly encouraged to include study abroad in their educational program. Mastery of a foreign language and experience of a foreign culture greatly strengthen a history major's analytical abilities and open up all kinds of interesting career options. Students who decide to major in history are strongly encouraged to begin the study of a foreign language during their first year at the university. They should also work closely with the faculty adviser and the college study abroad office to identify the international program that best fits their interests. Study abroad is surprisingly affordable, too. For more information about study abroad at Penn State, meet with your faculty adviser and also consult the following sites:
