The opportunity to study abroad can be a rewarding one for UVA students of all majors, and enables students to experience and adapt to new cultures and environments, develop global knowledge and perspectives, and improve language application skills. In this post, we highlight experiences of Batten students who have studied or are planning to study abroad and answer some commonly asked questions pertaining to studying abroad as a Batten student.

Brynna Gaffney (BA 21) is a 2L law student at Georgetown. 3rd Year BA student Ellie Stombres interviewed her to gain insight into how Batten prepares you for law school, her experience going to law school immediately after undergrad, and advice for current Batten students.

With shopping carts open and course enrollment for the fall on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.

A popular double major combination at Batten is with Global Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read on for Lead Ambassador Olivia Nguyen-Dillon’s take on the benefits of a proactive approach to combining these paths!

This semester, we are spotlighting more current students on our blog. Get to know Natalie Del Carmen Nuñez, a 4th year BA student double majoring with Global Development Studies, in this latest blog post!

Are you still looking for a spring class and are interested in trying out a Batten class? Read on to see what courses are still available for the spring semester!

Co-hosted by the Batten School and UVA Career Center, this event introduced students to various careers in public service and steps to take to prepare for service at the local, state, federal, or international level. Read on to watch our alumni panel portion of the event!

Now that apps are open to the Accelerated MPP, Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership, and Public Policy & Leadership Minor for entry into Batten in Fall 2023, we have compiled a number of different resources for you as you begin your application.

Are you interested in exploring a degree program at the Batten School and unsure what to do next? Read this post on spring course offerings at the Batten School for some suggested next steps!

Are you an underrepresented student at UVA with a passion for public policy and public service? Interested in translating that passion and your strengths into tangible outcomes for the public good? Consider joining the inaugural cohort of Bridge to Batten!