The International Programs Office offers programming to learn about new cultures and all things international and offers many opportunities for studying and interning abroad, including traditional semester/year-long programs, summer and short-term internships, and faculty-led programs. All are invited to stop by the office or to make an appointment to explore these opportunities.
Exchange Programs – These are semester long study abroad exchange programs that are offered to Elms College students.
Short-Term Programs – These are study abroad opportunities that are directly offered by Elms College faculty. Typically these international travel trips are under 1 month and students pay a program fee. Programs offered vary from year to year.
Study Abroad Programs Providers – These are study abroad program providers that Elms College is affiliated with and Elms students have gone on in the past. These providers offer semester, summer, and year-long programs with or without foreign language skills.
Kevin Corcoran ’19, a history and secondary education double major, recently studied abroad in Carraroe, Ireland. While he was abroad he focused on speaking Gaelic and learning more about his Irish heritage.
“I try to portray the club as a place where people who have American culture can learn about other cultures while meeting people from around the world,” he said. “It’s also for people from other countries to come here, learn about the cultures here, and make some friends.” Read Kevin’s Story >
If you have an interest in studying abroad, we encourage you to join the International Club. We also invite you to complete and submit a Study Abroad Interest Form to the Director of International Programs.
The International Club, comprised of both international and other globally-minded students, is a great place to broaden one’s perspective. The club meets twice a month and hosts events throughout the year to learn about global affairs and to celebrate the diversity of cultures around the world.