University Park Campus
State College, Pennsylvania

Penn State University's School of International Affairs is one of the many schools that is a part of the Penn State University system. The School of International Affairs offers a Master's of International Affairs degree, a variety of elective courses and more. The Master's program is designed to teach the specific content and skills areas necessary for international exchange. Upon completion students will acquire a strong intellectual knowledge base and competencies crucial to a professional career in the international arena, including: intercultural communication; leadership, analytical, and advocacy skills; and language proficiency. Additionally, elective courses are offered through the College of Agricultural Studies, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, the Dickinson School of Law and others.

Penn State University's College of School of International Affairs is located on the University Park campus, which is located in State College in Pennsylvania. The University Park Campus offers a variety of facilities that student can take advantage of. Among them are the museums, research centers, computer labs and much more. Students also have access to the many university park campus libraries as well as university library resources. Penn State University offers more than four million volumes, numerous database collections and many other resources accessible to students.

Students can also take advantage of a wide array of student activities and organizations at Penn State University-University Park. Some of the University Park student clubs and organizations include the Jazz Club, the engineering Graduate Student Council, the Geological Sciences Club, the Archery Club and many others. PSU College of School of International Affairs students can also take advantage of off campus activities in and around the town of State College. State College offers cultural, historical and recreational activities alike. Students can enjoy a variety of ethnic restaurants, scenic landscapes, festivals, museums and more.

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Penn State University offers numerous forms of financial aid including scholarships, grants, work-study and more.

Penn State University is nationally recognized among the "top 50 public national universities," by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2008."

Kiplinger's personal finance magazine rates Penn State University among the "top 100 best value public colleges, value for in state."

Penn State University's University Park campus offers on campus housing options for students.

School of International Affairs have the opportunity to gain hands on practical experience through internships.

Students can take advantage of the benefit of career services at the School of International Affairs.

Newsweek includes Penn State University among the "top 50 global universities."
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