Global Learning

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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

Psychology students analyze lifespan development in Switzerland

June 30, 2025

Twenty-six students at Eastern Connecticut State University ventured to Switzerland as part of a course titled “PSY 471: Lifespan Development in Psychology,” from May 22 to June 2. The global field course (GFC) was led by psychology Professors Jennifer Leszczynski and T. Caitlin Vasquez-O'Brien and prompted students to compare the lifestyles of different age demographics.

Warriors take their studies around the globe

August 19, 2024

Dozens of students at Eastern Connecticut State University took their studies abroad over the spring and summer terms of 2024. Through their travels, students and faculty formed connections all over the world and enhanced their perspectives on their majors.

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.

Italy

Carissa Robinson ’18

Art major Carissa Robinson studied at Florence University of the Arts in Italy during wintersession in January 2018. “My decision to study abroad was a huge step out of my comfort zone, but it was worth it in the end. This experience has opened my eyes to many new aspects of life.”

South Carolina

Rebecca Garrison ’19

Rebecca Garrison spend the 2017-18 school year studying at the University of South Carolina, visiting local historical sites such as Fort Sumner and the Middleton Place Plantation, and enjoying Southern food and hospitality.

Utah Hills

James Bragg-Phillips ’24

James was one of 11 Eastern students to explore the geology and landscapes of western Colorado and southeastern Utah on a 12-day field trip in May. “I learned a lot about the environment and geology. The landscapes were amazing and sometimes completely new to me.” The students “learned a tremendous amount of geology in a manner that will stick with them for their lifetime,” said Professors Peter Drzewiecki and Drew Hyatt.