Academic Overview

The Global Studies Academic Advantage

  • Dynamic and Interactive Classes
    Imagine taking an Art History class using the city of Rome as your classroom… Or sitting outside the Coliseum under the sunny Italian sky, drawing a piece of history as part of our “Sketchbook” class. Or maybe you prefer examining what it would take to end poverty in Paris before heading out into the streets of the city to feed the hungry. No matter the subject, our courses offer you a global framework for understanding the local contextby integrating the city whenever possible.
     
  • Outstanding International Faculty
    We vet our faculty based on their subject area expertise, excellent in teaching, and their education--the majority of our professors have terminal degrees. Best of all, we ensure small class size to ensure great in-class discussions and strong academic quality.  
     
  • A Broad Range of Classes in English to Meet (Nearly!) Every Student’s Needs
    There’s no need to be fluent in your host city’s language: all of our classes (except language classes, of course) are taught in English. And we offer a broad range of disciplines—from International Business, to Economics, to Theology and Philosophy—to make the semester work for you.
     

A full list of course descriptions can be found below:

Discover the World: Europe
Rome Semester: Discover Italy
Paris Semester: Discover France
Seville Semester: Discover Spain

Please note that Online Learning (online) classes may also be taken while studying abroad.

For students with advanced French or Italian language skills, there are internship opportunities that offer exposure to work situations in France and Italy.