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Off-campus studies range from taking a semester at another university in the United States through the National Student Exchange Program to studying for a semester at a university abroad. Another popular option is a Global Field Course, where you and your classmates travel with faculty for intensive field study in locations ranging from the Grand Canyon to Italy, Australia and Iceland. Off-campus study will expand your horizons, immerse you in new cultures and provide opportunities to meet new friends and explore the world.

Global Field Courses

TRAVEL & EARN CREDIT Take exciting Eastern courses taught by Eastern professors that include transformative international or domestic travel experience as part of the class. Learn More

Study Abroad

EXPLORE NEW CULTURES Individual students study for a semester or full year off campus in another country, earning credits while exploring a new culture and meeting new friends. Learn More

National Student Exchange

STUDY IN THE USA Students may enroll at one of 190 different universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn More

For more information, contact:
studyabroad@easternct.edu

In the News

Italy inspires students on creative writing trip abroad

August 14, 2024

This summer, 21 English students spent six weeks in Florence, Italy, to hone their creative writing skills. The annual trip was part of English Professor Christopher Torockio’s creative writing abroad course.

Eastern student goes on archeological dig in ancient Native American city

July 25, 2024

An anthropology major with an archaeology concentration and a history minor, Eric Hohenthal ’25 has long known of his interest in his chosen field. Ever since he was a child, Eric has been “obsessed with the ancient world. I was naturally drawn to archaeology.”

Earth science students explore geology of Spanish mountains

July 18, 2024

Two students from the Department of Environmental Earth Science (EES) at Eastern Connecticut State University joined Professor Peter Drzewiecki on a nine-day trip in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain to examine the development of the area’s geological features in late May.

London, England

Lauren Knowles ’23

Lauren studied abroad in London, England, while a student at Eastern. She noted that besides meeting other American students at the University of Roehampton, she also encountered many students from Australia who were studying abroad as well. “It was a great opportunity to be able to learn about Australian culture while also learning about the British culture and of course making global friendships!”

Field Course in Hawaii

Danielle Gallagher ’20

“We spent so much time in nature — restoring an ancient fish pond, exploring lava tubes, hiking the ancient petroglyph trail — it was impossible to ignore the respect people have for the land. I came to realize some of my own cultural biases. Being aware of these biases will enable me to interact better with individuals from a multitude of cultural backgrounds.”

Studied in Greece

Chelsy Poppo ’19

Chelsy studied abroad in Greece. “My coursework at Hellenic American University in Athens included a class called Athens Across the Ages. It was great because each session was held at a different location in Athens. It was intriguing to study there as a political science major since Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy and because of the current political climate.”