Three students smiling in downtown Kalamazoo.

Getting Off Campus

Sometimes the best thing you can do to change your perspective is change your location. We encourage all Broncos to embrace wanderlust, whether that means taking a short walk to or gathering a group of friends for a little road trip. If you think you鈥檙e ready for a really big adventure鈥攆ar from Kalamazoo鈥攐ur Study Abroad office can help you get almost anywhere in the world. 

Explore Kalamazoo

We鈥檙e proud to be part of a broader eclectic, electric community beyond the WMU campus. As a top-ranked city for 20-somethings and the , there鈥檚 so much to enjoy just a short walk or drive away:

  • 鈥擱ead the official guide.

  • 鈥擥et to know our vibrant community.

  • Hotel accommodations鈥擣ind a place for family or friends to stay.

  • 鈥擣ind a great meal at a local spot. Plus, check out the city's .

  • 鈥擣ind routes and schedules for getting around.   

Explore Michigan 

The weekends are a great time to see all that Michigan has to offer. We鈥檙e known as the 鈥淕reat Lakes State,鈥 and our campus is located just 35 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. No matter the season, there is always something fun to try:

  • 鈥擱esources for planning adventures big and small.

Two students hold a WMU flag in Berlin.

Study Abroad 

We鈥檙e committed to helping Broncos build global skills by studying abroad, no matter where in the world you want to go or how long you want to stay.