Study away with CMDI

Washington Monument and cherry blossoms
A student touches an elephant in Thailand.
Parliament
APRD students in Paris

CMDI offers multiple programs designed specifically for our students. Whether you’re looking to broaden your horizons, complete a unique internship experience or create lasting community impact, there’s something for you.

These programs are faculty-led and can last from a few weeks to a full semester.

Colin Wein

ÌýLiving in a different city and succeeding on my internship gave me life-changing confidence."Ìý

Colin Wein (Comm’25)
Program and Strategy Coordinator
Washington Media Institute
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CMDI in D.C. comes with an internship tailored to each student’s interests, which is what got Colin to first pay attention to it. It was such a benefit to him that he’s now working to recruit more students to Washington.

CMDI in D.C.

In this immersive program, you’ll complete a customized internship while earning a full semester of CMDI credits, so you won’t need to transfer credits from another institution.ÌýLearn more →

Advertising and public relations in Europe

Spend part of your summer completing upper-division credits in Europe as part of your strategic communication major:Ìý (4 credits).Ìý

Communication and culture

Spend three weeks immersing yourself in another culture through two 3-credit communication courses. Visit iconic sports venues throughout the United Kingdom in . Explore the ways history, local organizations and social and economic challenges impact daily life in .

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Perspectives on data privacy

Information science students can takeÌý (4 credits) while visiting landmark locations in England like Bletchley Park and the White Cliffs of Dover.

Urban design seminar

Visit historic cities and get hands-on experience through two 9-credit environmental design courses. InÌý, you’ll work with community members and other students on local development projects. InÌý, you’ll visit historic Italian cities while conducting site analyses alongside local students.

Photojournalism and philosophy

Let the camera take you to Thailand! Visit bustling markets, discuss the fast-fashion industry, explore the impacts of tourism, interact with elephants and more, all while reading canonical philosophers and political theorists during the (3 credits).

Education Abroad

In addition to CMDI-specific offerings,Ìý designed to match your thirst for exploration. Studying abroad can begin as early as your first semester through Global Start, designed for first-year students.ÌýÌý

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