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.

About Global Field Courses

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.

About Study Abroad

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.

About National Student Exchange

National Student Exchange Schools Study Abroad Programs Study Abroad Students/Year

For more information, contact:
studyabroad@easternct.edu

In the News

Student scientists explore tropical rainforests and New England mountains

August 19, 2026

Twenty-nine Eastern students studied tropical ecology in Costa Rica and mountainous geology in northern New England during two global field courses (GFCs) this summer. Led by Eastern faculty, the students included 12 biology majors (Costa Rica) and 17 environmental earth science (northern New England) majors.

Psychology students explore Nordic happiness in Iceland

August 12, 2026

Why is Iceland, a cold, remote island nation, consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world? This June, 20 students from Eastern’s psychology program traveled to Iceland on a “global field course” to answer that question.

Students take studies around the globe in spring 2026

May 12, 2026

Ten Eastern students studied around the globe during the spring 2026 semester, from the hills of Scotland to the coasts of New Zealand.

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.”