In fall 2012, 126 students participated in a semester of off-campus study, and 2 students in a year-long course of study. This total marks a slight decrease from students that studied off-campus in fall 2011 (145). Students visited 50 countries, 44 programs or universities, and enrolled in 96 different themes with 41% of students participating in Macalester-recommended programs.

Trends in fall 2012 included:

• Interest in Asia has increased, particularly in India.
• High number of Geography majors participating in off-campus study.
• Europe attracted 34% of students, a notable decrease from previous semesters.

Breakdown by Major

Departments with high numbers of students studying off-campus in fall 2012 (*majors or minors which require study abroad):

• *International Studies - 24
• Geography - 16
• Political Science - 10
• Biology - 10
• *Anthropology - 9
• Economics - 8
• Psychology - 8
• Sociology - 8
• Educational Studies - 7
• *Classics - 6