MSU Students

Forms

We require 2 recommendation letters from an advisor, instructor, or employer.

Students going to a French-Canadian institution or Spanish-Puerto Rican institution must have a Language Proficiency Form filled out

MSU NSE Advising Agreement Recommendation Letter - Academic Advisor Recommendation Letter - Generic Language Proficiency Form

Testimonial

My exchange at UPR Mayaguez through NSE has been the most incredible, transformative experience of college—no, my life. I made close friends, improved my Spanish significantly, learned how to dance salsa and bomba, visited beautiful places, embraced a different culture/lifestyle, and learned a lot about myself and who I want to be.

Because of this experience, I am a better version of myself, and I have a new home that will always welcome me back. I am forever grateful that NSE allowed me to spend two semesters in practically another country without a financial burden.”

Shanika Musser (Host: UPR Mayaguez/Fall 2019 - Spring 2020)

Benefits of NSE

We value diversity, open-mindedness, and cross-cultural engagement, fostering learning, understanding, respect, and a sense of community among all people. We believe that adding a collegiate study away experience enhances education and enriches student growth.”

-- National Student Exchange

  • Broaden perspectives and understand cultural differences

  • Make new friends

  • Explore new areas of study

  • Live in a different area

  • Investigate graduate school options

  • Seek future employment

  • Access new courses not offered here

  • Experience personal growth

  • Become more independent

  • Creative thinking, effective reasoning, and reflective thinking