International Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to international and global connections. The major acquaints students with approaches from the humanities (history, communication), social sciences (economics, political science), and natural sciences (geography). The student’s individual program may focus on a world region (Africa, Europe), a particular issue or discipline (environment, sociology), or a future career goal (government, business administration). All IS majors continue foreign language at least through the third-year college level. You may continue with your high school language, or you may decide to “start over” with a language not usually offered at the high school level, such as Japanese or Russian. We encourage all majors to spend a year or a semester abroad; shorter programs are also available