Study Abroad

Center for Global Exploration
(440) 826-2231
explore@bw.edu

Study at a foreign university for a semester or even a full year through an independent study program. Savanah Craig '18 spent a semester immersing herself in Scottish culture and life at the University of Stirling.
Faculty-led seminars last from two to six weeks and enable you to explore a specific topic with classmates and faculty. BW students spent two weeks in India as part of BW's Discovering India seminar.
Many programs offer the choice to study in English or in the local language. Mike Comienski '19 studied at Siena Italian Studies, a linguistic and cultural immersion program in Siena, Italy.
BW education and HPESS students spent the semester learning about the education system in Ireland. While abroad, they had opportunities to student teach and complete coaching internships.
During their study abroad trip to Ghana, business and political science students learn about local business and politics while immersing themselves in Ghanaian culture.
International studies major Anna Anikienko spent a semester at Al Akhawayn University (AUI) in Ifrane, Morocco. Students are fully integrated into life at AUI, taking classes and living with local and international students.
Morocco is a popular study abroad destination for students studying business, economics, history, international studies and Arabic. Students can fulfill both major and minor course requirements by pursuing this opportunity.
International studies major Chelsea Seward spent her summer interning with our partner, Mission Guatemala in the town of Panajachel. Mission Guatemala works with local communities to positively impact the health, nutrition and education within the region.

WHY STUDY ABROAD?

Gain Career-Building Global Exposure

Public policy, international politics, business, global trade and immigration services all require firsthand experience and knowledge of the world beyond U.S. borders. No matter your major, study abroad provides life experience that employers value in our increasingly global community and marketplace.

Gain international exposure and experience in your field.
Enhance your resume with examples of achieving goals, taking initiative and overcoming challenges.
Strengthen your communication skills.
Stand apart from the majority. Nationally, only one to two percent of students study abroad.
Develop professional contacts overseas.

Enrich Your Education

Whether you take a BW-led seminar or independent study at a foreign or domestic institution, academic rigor and integrity remain at the core of each program.

Fulfill academic requirements.
Strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Increase your global awareness and sensitivity.
Gain international perspective in your area of study.
Become proficient in another language.
Foster time management and organization skills.

Grow as an Individual

Across the country or around the globe, off-campus study programs foster personal growth and development.

Challenge and inspire your values and convictions.
Increase awareness of your own culture through comparison with others.
Foster independence and confidence.
Develop an appreciation for diverse cultures.
Readily adapt to new situations.

Fulfill Academic Requirements

An exciting learning opportunity, study abroad and off-campus programs can fulfill major, core or elective course requirements, depending on your chosen experience. All international programs meet requirements for some, if not all, of the international studies portion of the core curriculum. All study abroad programs will fulfill the experiential learning requirement.

Expand Student Learning by Linking Curriculum to the World

With an increased emphasis on globalization in the marketplace, off-campus study can be an invaluable learning experience. More than a sightseeing tour, it is an opportunity to experience education in an international setting. It fosters advanced personal and professional growth and can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

The Center for Global Exploration offers a variety of off-campus options for all disciplines and majors. Students can take part in faculty-led group seminars, study at a foreign university or participate in internships in the U.S. or abroad. See the world for a semester, a summer, or even a full year - the choice is yours.
View study abroad opportunities currently available to BW students >

Independent Study - Full Semester and Summer Programs

How would you like to change places with a student from around the globe or take college courses overseas? Let us help you build your own individual immersion experience. Many of our recommended programs offer study in English and are excellent ways to experience life in another country.

Argentina
Australia
China
England
Ecuador
France
Germany
Ghana
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Morocco
Scotland
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Or you can study in U.S. cities such as New York City or Washington, D.C.

Faculty-Led Seminars

Travel with BW faculty and other students to learn as a group. Programs vary in length - from two to six weeks - and focus on specific topics in locations throughout the world. All seminars spend a portion of the semester on campus in preparatory courses before traveling later in the semester. Examples include:

Seminar in Europe: Eight weeks of intensive study and preparation on campus followed by travel to Italy, France, Germany, England and other countries. Designed to encourage intellectual and personal growth, students take part in lectures and visit sites of major importance in the development of western culture.
Explore Asia: Experience a wide variety of Asian cultural and historical attractions. Programs often include study tours of China or India. Students typically receive business or sociology credit and fulfill a portion of the international studies core.
Explore Europe: Experience European history, sports or theater firsthand. Students often receive history, English, art, theatre or health and physical education credit, and they fulfill a portion of the international studies core.
Explore South America: Learn about the biology, geology and culture of South America. Programs often focus on sustainability and fulfill a portion of the international studies core.

"Not only did my language skills sky-rocket, but the experience in Argentina changed my outlook on the world."- Daneel McDaniel '10, Argentina, Spanish

"It was one of my best choices in my college career. Nothing else compares to the hands-on learning experiences I had while in Europe. I can not even imagine taking off six weeks of my life to travel again, which is why college is the perfect time." - Michael Schambs '11, Seminar in Europe, marketing

"My time as an exchange student in Ghana will forever stand as the most influential and intimately fulfilling experience of my life. I will never cease carrying with me those lessons I learned in Ghana about not only myself but more important, about another country, another culture, another people and their perspectives on the world in which we all live." - Kristopher Smeage '12, University Cape Coast Ghana, international studies

"Here in Australia I've had the chance to meet people from all over the world, try new things that I never thought I would, and I've learned to look at the world from a whole new perspective! I'm so happy I did this." - Jackie Lee '12, University of Sunshine Coast, accounting

AFFORDABLE

Costs for most study abroad and off-campus programs are comparable to the cost of a semester at BW.

For fall and spring programs, your federal and institutional financial aid applies to programs recommended by Baldwin Wallace University (program capacity limits may apply). First-time study abroad participants may also qualify for a BW study abroad grant or a program-specific scholarship!

The cost of faculty-led study abroad programs typically includes airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, admission/activity fees and some meals.

Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partner

As a member of the Institute of International Education's Generation Study Abroad campaign, Baldwin Wallace is committed to doubling the number of students who study abroad by the year 2019.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

2.5 GPA
Sophomore status
Completion of at least one full semester at BW
A clear student conduct record for one year

ANNUAL REPORTS

During their time abroad in China, students experience five thousand years of Chinese culture alongside modern-day business and management practices. Visits with local companies give students insight into the world of international business.
Public relations major Nicole Blair spent the semester at University College Dublin (UCD). UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. This photo was taken during a weekend excursion to Rome, Italy.
Business major Gwyn Dubel spent a semester in China, providing her with the opportunity to explore business on an international level.
Exercise science major Will Vance spent three weeks in Germany, exploring Munich and Berlin while enrolled in immersive language courses. He took advantage of his day off to enjoy the view from the highest peak of the Wetterstein mountains.
Criminal justice and political science major Amy Gersten spent a semester at University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. In this photo, Amy took advantage of the local wildlife, where she snorkeled in the great barrier reef.
Some of BW's graduate programs include study abroad components. In this photo, Rachel Rudolph traveled to China as part of her MBA program.
Biology major Savannah Craig '18 spent a semester immersing herself in Scottish culture and life at University of Stirling. She is pictured on a weekend excursion in Riomaggiore, La Spezia, Italy.
BW education and HPESS students spent the semester learning about the education system in Ireland. While abroad, they had opportunities to student teach and complete coaching internships.