Civil and environmental engineering is a field that affects systems and communities around the world. Studying abroad is a unique and valuable experience that broadens your horizons and enhances your education with hands-on, international experiences.
Students report that studying abroad provided them with increased problem-solving skills, better foreign language abilities, new professional contacts, more independence, an enhanced awareness and appreciation for their home culture, and a stronger interest in other cultures. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures and gain invaluable global perspectives while tackling real-world engineering challenges.
Study abroad experiences
Lex Capestany (CivE, EPP'26) studied abroad in Scandanavia through DIS abroad, taking courses in Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; and Berlin, Germany on urban living, design, and public policy.
The interdiscplinary nature of his courses were further emphasized by the fact that he got to see the different ways European engineers applied and thought about the same foundational principles he learned at CMU. “I think it's very inspiring to see how, with a very strong foundational education, people can branch off into a wide variety of professional fields.”