# Study, work or volunteer abroad

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/study-abroad/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/

York's global opportunities give you the chance to explore the world.

At York, you may have opportunities to take your learning abroad for a year, or to discover a new subject during the summer. With us and our international partner universities on your side, it's a perfect time to experience other cultures with the support you need to thrive.

## Contact us

- [global-opportunities@york.ac.uk](mailto:global-opportunities@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 323654](tel:+441904 323654)
- [@GoGlobalUoY](https://x.com/GoGlobalUoY)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/goglobaluoy/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/goglobaluoy)

## Why go abroad?

- Give your employability a major boost, and a competitive edge in the global workforce before your career gets off the ground.
- Broaden your cultural and social perspectives, and experience new environments as a fully-fledged local, not a tourist.
- Develop your language and communication skills, expand your professional networks, and make friends from around the world.
- Boost your self-confidence, independence and ambition, and conquer challenges using strengths you never knew you had.

<https://youtu.be/shrCDT1TZnw>

### [Go for a year](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/study-abroad/global-opportunities/)

Expand your horizons through our study exchange programmes.

### [Go for a summer](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/study-abroad/short-term/)

Immerse yourself with a short course at one of our global partners.

### [Learn a language](https://www.york.ac.uk/language-linguistic-science/languages-for-all/)

Gain skills and cultural knowledge with our language courses before you go abroad.

Video

### [Lucy's experience studying abroad in Milan](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_950288_1)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bODEUuj1pY4>

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### [Student James answers your questions on studying abroad](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_950288_2)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEU5Ws2254&list=PLdH6wCr3OSkU_rxeNd88YHInGw75hzD4k&index=7>

Video

### [Hannah's experience working abroad in Switzerland](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_950288_3)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yecGrlWEhkY>

> So, why have I chosen such an undoubtedly anxiety inducing adventure? Well, because it's just that: an adventure. Opportunities like this only come about once. And, while of course it'll look good on my CV, the memories I've made and the people I've met will really make this experience worthwhile.

Victoria, BA Business and Management. [Read Victoria's blog post](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2022/10/28/my-year-away-in-hong-kong/).

## Contact us

- [global-opportunities@york.ac.uk](mailto:global-opportunities@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 323654](tel:+441904 323654)
- [@GoGlobalUoY](https://x.com/GoGlobalUoY)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/goglobaluoy/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/goglobaluoy)