Study Away Experience

Study Away Experience

It is critical for Global Studies students to deepen their understanding of cultural and global issues by participating in an international immersion experience. Majors are thus expected to participate in a summer, semester or full-academic year study abroad or domestic study away experience with an approved program through the Center for Global Education. Additionally, students can petition to attend an alternative program that aligns with the Global Studies international immersion expectations.

All Global Studies recognized programs reflect our commitment to engaged learning through either an internship, a service-learning course, or a community-based action research project.

Global Service-Learning Program

Travel, experience, critical reflection, and academic inquiry form the foundation of the Global Service-Learning Program at Providence College. In a process that deepens learning and enhances either a Summer, Winter, or Spring Break travel experience, students analyze and reflect upon travel and community engagement in a related course throughout the summer, fall, or spring term. This experience serves as a central “text” of the course which students analyze and reflect upon with their classmates, both while on the trip and back on campus through class discussions, assignments and in sharing their experience.

Spring 2026 Offerings:

GST 371: English Language Education in Practice
This course is led by Dr. Nuria Alonso García and Dr. Yune Tran and includes ten day travel to Vietnam during Spring Break.

GST 371: Globalization, Borders, and Human Rights
This course is led by Dr. Kara Cebulko, Maddie Harris, and a student leader. Students will travel to Tijuana to work with long-term partner organization Esperanza International during Easter Break.

Reach out to Maddie Harris (mharri21@providence.edu), Program Coordinator in Feinstein Institute to learn more about the application process for Global Service Learning courses! (mharri21@providence.edu)

Students can reach out to Emily Meehan or their faculty advisor to explore study abroad/away options!