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Jacks Start Abroad: Incoming Freshman Programs

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 Are you a graduating high school student who is coming to SDSU in August 2026?  
 
Our unique Jacks Start Abroad programs are opportunities for Incoming SDSU First Year students to take part in a wonderful academic opportunity.  In August 2026, it will be 10 years that SDSU has been taking first-year students abroad.  Abroad and then in the EXPL 292 FA 2026 class, JSA students learn skills for college, establish a network of people, engage in leadership opportunities and to begin exploring a specially designed program with relevant academic work focused on student success.   In August, JSA will offer a program in Portugal.   Click here to see our Viewbook

   Apply for Jacks Start Abroad: Portugal
 
See what our past participants have to say in this interview. Additional insights from Jacks Start Abroad alumni can be found here.
 
Questions?? Please contact Cassandra.Stangeland@sdstate.edu for answers!