Experiential Learning + Research

Gain Hands-On Experience Abroad in Experiential Learning and Research

Don't just earn credits when you study abroad – immerse yourself in your host country's community and society with a real-world internship, a directed independent research project, or a service learning project. Rounding out your study abroad program with experiential learning deepens your connection to your host country and bolsters your resume with transferrable hard and soft skills for your future career.

Whether you want to add an optional for-credit internship to your program by working at a Chinese multinational company, nonprofit organization, or medium-sized enterprise in Shanghai or conduct an independent research project on the ethics of sustainability and French fashion in Paris, you have every opportunity to take your study abroad program to the next level with experiential learning.

Choose from 100+ different study abroad and global internship programs that have optional for-credit experiential learning and research projects built into their curriculums. These robust programs are thoughtfully designed for you to add service learning, an internship, or an independent research project alongside your classes to gain real-world practical experience inside and outside of the classroom. Your options are virtually endless!