Why Study Abroad?

Academic credit - The most obvious reason why students study abroad is to earn academic credit. Lee’s global perspectives trips are led by our credentialed faculty who teach between five to seven credit-hours relative to the location of study. These courses include everything from general course requirements to senior level courses. Plan ahead and you will be able to fulfill your cross-cultural experience requirement while also completing core courses required for your major.

Students also have the option to participate in an Individually Arranged Study in a foreign college/institution of their choice. The Individually Arranged Study gives students the opportunity to research and design a cross-cultural experience that is more specific to their preferences and academic needs.

The Résumé Factor - Most students expect their education to equip them with the skills and experience necessary to give them a competitive edge professionally. The world market place is shrinking rapidly, and many companies are requiring cross-cultural experiences and even proficiency in second languages. Experiences abroad broadcast that you are resourceful, adventurous, internationally minded, and diverse.

Practical experience – It may be that only through a global perspectives program can you gain the real expertise you desire in your education. Why not study Art History in Italy? What better place is there to study Wildlife biology than Australia? For more information on these and other global perspectives trips, visit the Global Perspectives Trips page.

Learn in Context – Studying abroad will give you experiences outside of the classroom. Get hands-on training in Singapore while earning an international business minor. Learn about literary genius C.S. Lewis while touring the Kilns in England. Immersion into a cultural setting will provide you the opportunity to discover your strengths and abilities, manage challenges, and adapt to unfamiliar situations.

Challenge yourself -  Go out into the world and engage your senses – taste, hear, smell, feel the various cultures around you. Lee’s Global Perspectives requirement can be life-changing, expanding your compassion for others and broadening your understanding of the world in which we live.