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The National Student Exchange (NSE) offers affordable and practical opportunities for students at member campuses to study and live in new locations across the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NSE participants find the experience culturally enriching, academically rewarding, and often one of the most impactful parts of their undergraduate education. Eastern students can apply their financial aid and scholarships while on exchange, with most options allowing them to pay Eastern's tuition and fees while covering room and board costs directly with the host university.

Important Links & Information

  1. 🎬How to get started - see the NSE manual and visit the NSE website to explore options & programs
  2. 🤝Book an appointment with our office
  3. ✍🏼Financial Aid/Scholarships
  4. 📚A guide for faculty advisors - advising Study Abroad or NSE advisees

 

Marie (Canada) & Neleh (Guam) Incoming NSE Students Fall 2023

Bella S., Virgin Islands, Outgoing Eastern Student Fall 2022

Marie (Canada) & Neleh (Guam), Incoming NSE Students Fall 2023; NYC day trip

Kiara T., New Orleans, Outgoing Eastern Student Fall 2023-Spring 2024

Study Abroad and NSE Stories

Junior anthropology major Trisha Doucette explores life abroad in Greece.

Warriors take studies around the globe in fall 2025

 November 24, 2025

Eight students from Eastern Connecticut State University are taking their studies abroad during the fall 2025 semester. Each of the travelers has had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of their respective destinations while expanding their academic spheres.

Global Field Course students go swimming in Italy

Eastern students immerse in Italian culture

 August 11, 2025

Nineteen English students at Eastern embarked on an annual global field course to Florence, Italy, from June 22 to August 2. Titled "Creative Writing Abroad," the course was led by English Professor Christopher Torockio and allowed students to draw writing inspiration by immersing in Italian culture and the countryside.

Professors Josh Idjadi (left) and Brett Mattingly (second from left) lead a beach study session in the Bahamas.

Biology students dive into field research in the Bahamas

 July 17, 2025

Thirteen biology students at Eastern submerged themselves in research on oceanic ecosystems as part of two global field courses (GFCs) on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas this past May 2025. The courses, titled “Oceanic Island Ecology” (BIO 319) and “Tropical Biology” (BIO 320), were taught collaboratively by biology Professors Kristen Epp, Brett Mattingly, and Joshua Idjadi.