Elmhurst University believes that students should have at least one global experience as a part of their undergraduate education. Time spent abroad significantly enriches students’ educational experiences. Students observe how other parts of the world conduct business and how people relate with one another. Students learn what issues are important in the lives of citizens of other countries, how they interact with their natural environment and how their society makes decisions. Through this experience, students gain an increased understanding of themselves and their country and a greater respect for other people.

Furthermore, employers place a high value on global experience in new employees. Time spent abroad shows a prospective employer that individuals have learned something about the rest of the world, that they have dared to leave their comfort zone to take on the challenge of thriving in another culture and that they have the flexibility to adapt to new circumstances. In many cases, students also learn valuable language skills and demonstrate increased flexibility of thought and readiness to work with people of diverse backgrounds—whether in the United States or abroad.

Interested students should begin planning for study abroad during their first year at Elmhurst. Many students participate in a January Term study-abroad experience as first-year students and then apply as sophomores or juniors to study abroad for a term or year. Students should consult with the Office of Global Engagement and their academic departments for more information. Application information can be obtained from Global Engagement or online at elmhurst.edu/study-abroad

Elmhurst University students may take courses, engage in field studies and service-learning, or complete a global internship. The University is affiliated with several outstanding study abroad organizations. Elmhurst students register for these courses on campus and can apply financial aid toward the costs of these programs. The following programs are currently approved for Elmhurst University students:

• The American College of Thessaloniki: Semester program in Thessaloniki, Greece

• API: Programs in Asia/Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and South Pacific

• Arcadia Abroad: Programs in Italy, Ireland, South Pacific, Spain, Africa and United Kingdom

• Middlebury College-CMRS Oxford Humanities Program: Courses in Oxford, England

• Queen Mary: Direct-enrollment options in London

• IES Abroad: Programs in Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America

• IFSA: Programs in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America

• SIT Study Abroad: Field-based research and internship programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America

• Exchange Programs: Kansai Gaidai University in Japan, Comillas Pontificia in Madrid and Worms University of Applied Sciences in Germany

• The Education Abroad Network and ISA: Programs in Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America

• Liverpool Hope University: Semester program for Honors students in Liverpool, England

• University College Dublin: Semester program for nursing students in Dublin, Ireland

January Term, Spring Break and Summer Term

Elmhurst University faculty members offer courses abroad during these terms. Each year a variety of courses with different locations and subject areas are offered. The list of courses is announced during the Spring semester each year.

Domestic Off-Campus Programs

The Washington Internship Institute provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in international affairs, public policy, civic engagement, media and advocacy. Rigorous internships in Washington, D.C., are an integral part of this program. The Chicago Semester gives students the opportunity to live in the city, experience the richness of Chicago arts and culture, and do an internship in their field of study.

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