Featured Education Abroad Programs

London, United Kingdom | Fall, Spring, or Summer

Study at Roehampton and gain academic credit whilst exploring London. The University of Roehampton is located in the heart of south-west London, close to Putney and Hammersmith and within easy reach of central London.

London, United Kingdom | Summer

This program is designed to engage students in a variety of experiential opportunities that reflect their career interests and provide an academic component to enhance their professional development as well as broaden student understanding of contemporary British culture.

Florence, Italy; Orvieto, Italy; Rome, Italy | Spring Break

This program was co-designed by fraternity leaders for fraternity members interested exploring leadership, leadership styles, and leadership practices in the context of fraternal organizations. Through the study of these organizations, students will also explore contemporary issues facing college-aged men, as well as the concepts of masculinity and gender roles in a comparative, intercultural context. The education abroad program and associated course provide a venue for discussion across various chapters and councils about issues such as the image of fraternity men on the MSU campus, leading in a fraternity context, and handling topical issues such as relationships, sexism and homophobia, sexual assault, hazing, drinking, and depression.

Gaborone and Maun, Botswana | Summer

Students will study the history, culture, society, education, politics, and languages of Botswana with a focus on how these topics are impacted by intersectional identities including race, religion, gender, sexuality, and disability. They will work with and learn from students and faculty from MSU, Botswana Open University (BOU), and the University of Botswana (UB). Ultimately MSU students will collaborate with Botswana faculty to facilitate and assess a multi-day writing retreat for faculty and staff from both institutions.

Osaka, Japan | Summer

Japan is the third-largest economy and the fourth-leading exporter in the world, with 51 Japanese firms making the Fortune 500 lists. Osaka Prefecture is the geographical and economic center of the Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe), and the second largest city in Japan. The area is known for being a powerhouse for aspiring Engineers in the areas of AI/Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical and Software.

Athens, Greece | Fall/Spring

MSU students will find numerous academic options studying at the largest private college in Greece with a vibrant student community and an amazing location in the city of Athens. While intended for CommArtSci majors, students from all majors are welcome to participate and should find courses to help meet their degree requirements.