RIT Study Abroad

02/28/2025

RIT in L.A. - Fall semester 2025

This fall 2025 semester study away program allows you to immerse yourself in the entertainment industry while earning academic credit, gaining hands-on experience, and networking with professionals in Los Angeles.

If you’ve been curious about using your RIT degree to work in the entertainment industry, a semester in L.A. would help you explore how your skills could be a good fit working for film/television, theme parks, production companies, visual effects companies, gaming studios, and other entertainment venues.

While in L.A., you would take tailored RIT classes based on your major (Film, Animation, Motion Picture Science, Game Design) or courses related to Transmedia Storytelling (all majors). You can also do an optional internship to get professional experience in the entertainment industry.

This is an ideal opportunity to live, study, and intern in L.A. with RIT's full support and structure through classwork, networking, excursions, and career coaching.

More information: https://www.rit.edu/studyabroad/rit-la

Application deadline extended to March 30, 2025

https://www.rit.edu/studyabroad/rit-la

RIT College of Liberal Arts RIT Graphic Design RIT College of Engineering Technology RIT Business RIT/NTID RIT College of Art and Design RIT Parent and Family Programs RIT - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

01/24/2025

DEAF CULTURE IN EUROPE: Croatia & the Balkans - Summer Study Abroad Program

Spend four weeks immersed in the regional Deaf culture of the Balkan region of southeastern Europe.

Learn about regional European history, Deaf education practices, and the basics of international sign language while engaging with local community organizations in four countries: Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia.

Must be fluent in ASL - entire program is taught in ASL.

Pay discounted RIT tuition for 3 credits.
Program dates: May 16-June 13, 2025
Apply by February 15th, 2025

https://www.rit.edu/studyabroad/deaf-culture-europe-croatia-balkans

RIT/NTID NTID Performing Arts NTID Student Interpreting Association RIT/NTID Student Life Team NTID Department of Liberal Studies at RIT RIT Parent and Family Programs RIT Croatia

Spend 4 weeks over the summer immersing in the regional Deaf culture of the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. RIT Global was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State's IDEAS Program for this program which aims to broaden study abroad opportunities through a four-week immersive experienc...

12/09/2024

Max Mekker, a business major who studied abroad in Australia, shares three things travel has taught him in his recent study abroad blog post.

“Travel enhances confidence, independence, and freedom. It has shown me that I can navigate a foreign country, make new friends, and deal with challenging situations. I found out how much I know/don't know about the world. I was able to observe how I reacted in entirely new situations. When you realize how powerful you are, traveling becomes a transformative experience. ”

Read Max’s full blog post: https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/what-travel-has-taught-me

RIT Business RIT Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Arcadia Study Abroad - Australia

10/17/2024

Keyazsha Ashford, an NTID Design & Imagining Technology major who studied abroad in South Korea, shares her experience as a Deaf student abroad her recent study abroad blog post.
“As a Deaf individual deciding to study abroad for the first time, I learned a lot about accessibility from country to country. It was surprising and nice to see how smoothly my trip went, and I would love to be able to go again.

Once I set foot into the metro in South Korea, I was surprised to see a sign language interpreter on screen. It was something I had never seen before or had experienced, and I felt excited and seen. It was as if I was not invisible in the country.”

https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/3-tips-studying-abroad-deaf-student

RIT/NTID RIT/NTID Student Life Team

As a Deaf individual deciding to study abroad for the first time, I learned a lot about accessibility from country to country. It was surprising and nice to see how smoothly my trip went, and I would love to be able to go again. Once I set foot into the metro in South Korea, I was surprised to see a...

08/20/2024

Elizabeth Barron, a Mechanical Engineering major who studied abroad three times while at RIT, shares tips for making friends abroad in her recent study abroad blog post.

“It can seem challenging to make friends abroad, but you have the world’s easiest opening line: “Hi, I’m studying abroad here from....” It is a great conversation starter! And no, not everyone will become your friend, but reach out to as many people as you can while traveling to make it as fun as possible. Instagram/social media is a wonderful way to stay in touch with people after you return home and remember all the fun you had while you were away.”

Read Elizabeth's full blog:
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/friends-far-places

RIT Kate Gleason College of Engineering

My first year at RIT was 2020...COVID. Everything was shut down, and besides a few kids in the sailing club, the only person I knew on campus was my roommate. In the fall of my second year, things began to open a little, but it seemed like everyone had already found their friend groups. Then, that s...

06/21/2024

Akhil Alavalapati an Electrical Engineering Tech major who studied abroad in Madrid, Spain shares tips for traveling solo in Europe in his recent study abroad blog post.

“The most important thing I learned was to slow down more. In the first few days of my solo travel, I blasted through sites and walked all over the city all day. I soon learned that, for me, the best way to travel was to savor the food, sights, and views. Spending an extra 30 minutes at a church or hilltop view makes you appreciate it more. ”

https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/tips-solo-traveling-across-europe

RIT College of Engineering Technology

One thing I planned to do while spending my semester abroad was to travel through Europe for a week after my classes ended. While I had never traveled solo before, I thought the experience would be rewarding. I still had my internal doubts and anxiety about traveling alone in foreign cities. In my m...

04/26/2024

Ryan Noyes a Software Engineering/Japanese Language double major who studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan shares how sometimes getting lost can lead you to somewhere great in his recent study abroad blog post.

“My mistake, instead of turning into a disaster, led me to what became one of my favorite spots during my stay in Japan. I stepped out into the town and found a quiet slice of Japanese life. Making my way to the second-hand shop, I passed much of what makes the smaller towns of Japan a beautiful place to be. This spot would be one I would return to quite often. ”

https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/finding-yourself-wrong-place

CIEE Study Abroad CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange RIT - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences Modern Languages and Cultures at RIT RIT College of Liberal Arts

I studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan, from May to August of 2023. I had some experience abroad in high school when I studied in Shanghai, China, during the summer of 2019 and in Rabat, Morocco, during the summer of 2021. You’d think that after all those experiences, that I’d have it down pat, right?...

12/20/2023

Paulina Hudspeth, a Saunders College of Business alum and originally from Dubrovnik, Croatia shares how Croatia celebrates Christmas Eve in her recent study abroad blog post.

“Thousands of locals gather in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, beautifully dressed, with men wearing their best suits and women often wearing the most recent trends in fashion. Friends and relatives are reunited over traditional drinks and Croatian doughnuts flavored with brandy and lemon, followed by with the joyful greeting of “Nazdravlje” which translates to “Cheers”.

https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/traditional-way-celebrating-december-24th-dubrovnik-RIT Croatia

RIT Croatia Saunders College of Business RIT College of Liberal Arts RIT - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences Imagine RIT - Modern Languages and Cultures Department RIT Libraries RIT/NTID

The city of Dubrovnik holds beautiful traditions that its citizens strongly support and keep from being forgotten. One of the traditions that lives with the city is a traditional celebration of Christmas that starts on the morning of December 24th. Thousands of locals gather in the Old Town of Dubro...

12/07/2023

Bari Hayden, a Graphic Design major who studied abroad in Croatia, shares how she balanced meals, money, and experiencing local food while abroad in her recent study abroad blog post.

“While we definitely spent the week saving money and cooking our own meals, we took advantage of the local cuisine on the weekends. Because we had created a balanced lifestyle, we could explore more during our trips on the weekends. We tried Croatian meats, wines, coffees, ice creams, seafood, and pizzas. We completely immersed ourselves in the food there, making the experience so much more meaningful. But because we could balance our diets (and bank accounts), it was so much more rewarding and reasonable.”

RIT Graphic Design RIT College of Art and Design RIT Croatia Saunders College of Business RIT Dining

A big part of studying abroad is often the new types of food you are surrounded by. It is so important to immerse yourself in the culture of a new location. This aspect of studying abroad can be exciting and valuable, but it can also be an added level of stress and adjustment. When I first arrived i...

11/09/2023

Lindsay Cargarli, a Computer Science major who studied abroad in Croatia, shares 5 reasons why RIT GCCIS majors should study abroad in her recent study abroad blog post.

“By going abroad, you are actively putting yourself out there to gain new experiences. By doing this, you are putting yourself in a position for self-growth. You can learn to better communicate with others, become adaptable to a new way of life, and problem-solve. On top of developing these skills, you can discuss your time abroad with future employers. It showcases your skillset and willingness to take on challenges and can help you stand out from others.”

Read more: https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/5-reasons-why-gccis-students-should-study-abroad

RIT - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences RIT Croatia Women In Computing at RIT

1. To make new connections When abroad, you can connect to locals, peers, and professors that will last a lifetime. These connections can be personal and or professional. From my experiences abroad, I have gained new friendships through my program and keep in touch with them to this day. Building re...

10/23/2023

Zack Cordas, a Mechanical Engineering major who studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland, and Guatemala, shares how he fit in two study abroad experiences despite his original plans being derailed due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 in his recent study abroad blog post.

“The best thing I can recommend for anyone who wants to study abroad more than once is to stay as passionate as possible and not let anyone tell you that you already had your international experience, and that’s it. Thinking ahead and being exposed to other people who love to travel can help get the ideas flowing for getting back out there for another study abroad experience. The other best piece of advice I would give is to be flexible. I originally wanted to go to New Zealand instead of Ireland, but I had to be able to find a school that would offer the classes I needed.”

Read how Zack rebounded to study abroad twice during his time at RIT:
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/study-abroad-blog/how-go-abroad-multiple-times

RIT Kate Gleason College of Engineering Engineering World Health Mechanical Engineering Department, RIT- Alumni RIT Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology RIT Honors Program RIT Honors Engineering

Studying abroad is one of the most amazing experiences for college students. I knew as soon as my older sister returned from her study abroad program that I wanted to have the same life-changing experience. As a STEM student, however, I thought my options were more limited, especially when my planne...

09/26/2023

Rose Crisman, an Advertising and PR major who studied abroad in France in Summer 2023, shares her favorite places to eat and visit in France in her recent study abroad blog post.

“One of the highlights of my program was exploring the many different places to eat in France. I discovered some truly amazing restaurants that I will always remember. However, what really stood out to me were the other locations I visited that were even more interesting than the famous Eiffel Tower. Being able to experience the culture and see the history I was learning about in class firsthand was an incredible privilege that I will always cherish."

Read more: https://bit.ly/SABlog_FranceFood

RIT/NTID RIT College of Liberal Arts ASLIE RIT-NTID RIT ASL Deaf Studies Community Center

Hi there, my name is Rose, and I'm a fourth-year student studying Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Digital Business. In 2022, I had the opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in France. During my time in France, I learned a great deal about French Deaf histo...