Joanna Kieschnick at "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" Germany

Study abroad is for anyone! You don’t need to speak a foreign language or have a major in international studies in order to attend classes or internship abroad. Experiential learning in another country can include service learning, formal classes or, perhaps, an internship in a career field. The Office for International Education helps you identify overseas programs to meet your personal and professional needs.

Learn to live in a different culture! Going to a foreign country can be challenging but our recommended programs provide you with detailed information packets before departure and on-site orientation programs upon arrival. In addition, the Office for International Education offers pre-departure sessions with study abroad faculty and staff as well as Overseas Peer Counselors (returning L-R students). Those new to international travel can learn from those with previous experience and ask all kinds of questions.

Academics do matter! A G.P.A. of 2.5 is required for overseas study programs. Exceptions are sometimes made based on extenuating circumstances. It is important to remember that the study abroad experience is a valuable way to prepare yourself professionally.

Amy Henderson in Wales, UK

Graduate on time! Study abroad programs can fit into your major so that graduation will not be delayed. Study abroad is flexible and there are attractive programs that last for a few weeks in the summer, one semester or an entire year.

Planning is a must! Study abroad can be arranged for anytime after your freshman year. Ideally, a year in advance of departure allows sufficient time for thorough planning and preparation. Beginning the application process early in the semester prior to departure, however, is absolutely essential.

Study in English or a foreign language! Programs are available in countries where English is the native language (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom, and Jamaica). There are other programs in countries where the courses are taught in English or in the native tongue (Spain, France, Ecuador, Austria, Netherlands, Germany).

Sarah Millwood & Friend in  Leiden, Netherlands

Study abroad is affordable! The Office for International Education encourages and helps you to research for a study abroad experience that meets your academic goals while still being affordable. Some programs offer scholarship aid for qualified participants.

Use Non-Institutional Financial Aid to study abroad! Through contractual agreements with other institutions, Lenoir-Rhyne University offers more than 30 overseas academic programs that allow LR students to use money from such sources as federal and/or state funding, non L-R scholarships and loans to help finance the study abroad experience. Lenoir-Rhyne University institutional aid may not be used to pay for off-campus programs.