Study Abroad
St. Lawrence has been empowering students to study off campus for nearly 60 years, and now it’s your turn to stamp your educational passport in our classrooms around the globe.
With more than 30 off-campus study opportunities in over 20 countries, we offer plenty of opportunities to explore. Are you a current student interested in getting started? Connect with the Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies today.
St. Lawrence Signature Programs
St. Lawrence owns and operates eight semester or year-long off-campus programs. Our programs foster deep cultural immersion, typically through homestays, language study, and course work before, during, and after the off-campus program.
Kenya Semester Program
Our 50-year-old Kenya Semester Program gives you the chance to explore the culture, environment, and development of East Africa while living and studying on our home base in the suburbs of Nairobi.
The Adirondack Semester
Not everyone has the Adirondack park in their backyard. As part of the Adirondack Semester, you'll live off the grid in a remote yurt village, forage food, cook meals, enjoy the wilderness, and take classes like nature writing and environmental ethics.
London
Immerse yourself in this vibrant global city while studying its rich history. Conclude your semester with a month-long work-study in an industry of interest, including print and digital media, publishing, communications, or theatre.
Bordeaux, France
Put your French language skills into action, taste local cuisine, explore museums, navigate vibrant cities, and tour vineyards during this Spring program.
Liberal Arts in NYC
Study, intern, and explore everything the Big Apple has to offer through your finance or non-profit & arts management academic concentration. Spend four full days each week gaining a deeper understanding of your selected field through an internship experience.
Spain
Study for a semester or an entire academic year in Málaga and Madrid, Spain. While living with a homestay family, you'll be fully immersed in vibrant local culture and the Spanish language.
Off-Campus Snapshots
With more than 30 off-campus study options, there are plenty of chances to capture the moment and share your memories. Here are a few highlights from around the globe.
Study Abroad Partner Programs
Beyond our signature St. Lawrence programs, we partner with other carefully-selected college and university programs in different regions. Some involve direct enrollment in foreign universities, and others are operated by U.S. colleges/universities or highly respected study abroad program providers.
You'll work alongside our Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) team to explore a semester or year-long abroad partner program that best suits your interests and needs. Here are some of our recent partner programs:
- Australia
- Austria
- China (Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou)
- Costa Rica
- Czech Republic
- France (Toulouse and Rennes)
- India
- International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
- Italy (Sorrento and Cortona)
- Japan
- Jordan
- New Zealand
- Thailand
- Trinidad
In addition to international programs, we also offer domestic opportunities. During The Washington Center program based in Washington, D.C., you'll experience the rich history of the U.S. capitol while taking part in a nearly full-time, for-credit internship.
We offer a variety of program options to fit your schedule and needs. Our recent summer offerings include anywhere from two to four week-long stays:
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The European Union: Past, Present, and Future
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Supporting Sustainable Solutions in the Bahamas
- Neuroscience of Fear, London
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Exploring Ecuador’s Biodiversity: From the Amazon to the Andes and the Galapagos
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Kenya Biodiversity Safari
Why St. Lawrence for Study Abroad
An off-campus adventure helps you expand your appreciation of people, cultures, and history through thoughtful conversations and celebrating traditions.
Of St. Lawrence students study off campus at least once
Peace Corps Prep
Work side-by-side with local leaders to tackle pressing challenges. Our Peace Corps Prep certificate program inspires you to hone your work experience, language skills, and intercultural competence to make a difference.
Off-campus study options
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Program options fit your schedule and needs.
Choose from:
- A semester-long program
- A year-long program
- A short-term summer program
Study abroad program themes to explore your interests
Volunteer-producing University
Peace Corps 2019, 2020
Most Popular Study Abroad Program
The Princeton Review, 2020
Career Advantage
Whether you put your language skills to the test, completed an internship, conducted research, or got outside of your comfort zone, the Center for Career Excellence is here to help leverage your experience in the job market.
Other Ways to Explore
Still not sure where you want to study? You can explore or signature and partner programs by theme, interactive maps that feature stories from students, and programs that offer internships.
Explore Programs By Theme
Not sure where you want to study? Check out our off-campus study programs related to your academic interests.
Interactive Map
Explore our interactive map that features personal essays written by travel grant recipients. You can select countries around the globe to read about St. Lawrence students' funded research experiences.
Programs with Internships
Explore your interests around the globe as you prepare for a career that excites and inspires you.